Do yourself a favor and read the whole series
348470
John is in my personal opinion THE preeminent military sci-fi writer of our time. Nobody else out there has his depth of experience along with an absolute brilliant imagination, dedication to the craft and network of contacts for the 'fidly bits' neccessary to get the SCIENCE part of sci-fi right.
1120449
Save a few bucks and just go ahead and buy the entire series.  You get a discount if you buy them at the bundled price rather than one at a time.
Trust me, you'll just be kicking yourself later if you don't!  Great reads.
4510641
The best series ever for a quick amazing read. Step out of your world and into a funny laugh your ass off, sometimes cry books. I have read the series at least 2 dozen times in the few months since I found them. If your not looking for a serious read then step into space with aliens, vampires, werewolfs and modified humans. Be prepared to want more and wish they would never end.
1018079
Having read all of the series , I will post one review that addresses them all.  I felt that Bones, the male lead of the series, was one of the most charismatic, fun male characters I've read in a fantasy novel of any genre, vampire or otherwise. He completely made this series for me.  Cat was ok, but a bit rigid. Ms. Frost is very good at writing action, and some of the plot scenarios are very creative.  Each book had a dramatic and exciting ending. Having said this, I would say the first two or three books are the best, with the characters gradually diminishing until they become less and less full bodied. Towards the end we don't see that much of the Bones that was so compelling and humorous in the earlier books. And the plots start to feel a little forced.  Nevertheless I very much recommend reading the whole series. It's much better than much of what is out there, and I enjoyed every book.  I hope once Ms. Frost has had some time away from the series, she will come back to it refreshed. It seems there was room left open for that. And the first spin off book with the Spade character further explored I found nowhere near as interesting as this series.
322991
I have really enjoyed the entire series. It is important to read them in the right order.  Just likethe other series written, once you begin to read the first you want to read more .
227458
I was stunned by the strength of this series. Of all the romance novels I've read, and the number is high, this series gets a 12 on a scale of 1-10. The plot is unique, and above all, the characters are so fully developed that the reader is left knowing them completely. But a fully-developed character is only as good as the character's psyche: its qualities, good and bad, its needs, goals, and desires.

The writing is so rich, so able to draw a reader to laugh and to cry, that after completing the last book of the series, I am compelled to go back to the beginning and reread the entire story.

To say it's a "must read" is cliche. But any reader who does not read this entire series is missing out on probably the best romance series of the decade.
3021536
This is such a wonderful series, and this last book will make you laugh, cry and have hope - even if you haven't read the earlier ones, but I do recommend doing the series in order.  You will become part of the community of characters.  Looking forward to re-reading!
1761463
I heard about this series from my son from one of his friends, and decided to give it a whirl.  That was about a week ago, and now I am done and in the post-reading sadness that accompanies finishing a great read.
 The series focuses on Alina, an orphan who is raised in an orphanage that gives her some education, no status, and a best friend whom she adores. Her friend, Mal, is also an orphan who has an amazing talent--tracking animals with an almost magical accuracy.
[Spoiler alert: the rest of this review will reveal some of plot of books 1 and 2. Please stop now and go read the other books.]
In this novel, Alina--who has acquired two magical enhancements to her power--and Mal set out on a journey to find the third and final piece. They are pursued by The Darkling who wants to use her and her power to take control of the whole world. In this dark and cynical world of immense dangers and shifting alliances, they try to thread the needle and find the final key--which turns out to have effects even Alina could not have imagined.
This is a terrific book, the sort that is difficult to put down while you're reading and even more difficult to put down when you realize that it is over. Read them: they're a wonderful experience.
1025646
Do yourself a favor and make the commitment to read the Silo series by Hugh Howey. Its a wonderfully written story with well drawn characters, intelligent design and a lovely, dry wit. Read them all, in a row, and then read them again.
4005032
The whole series is unexpectedly good. The series started out, seemingly very formulaic and predictable, but became increasingly more interesting and "mature".  The X.5 books are especially important to read, and add significantly to the overall story arc.  A must read series for anyone interested in this genre.
4217917
will read the entire series as soon as they come out
3545451
A series I stumbled upon by complete accident that I've never been sorry I started.  This is a stepping stone after the first book towards the second actual book in the series, something of a transitional piece that's every bit as good as the main part of the series.  It's not completely necessary to read it if you just want to follow the main story but do yourself a favor and pick it up and read it.  You'll thank yourself for having done so.
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Just got done with number 7. Could not stop until I reached the end of series.  You will not be disappointed in this series.  Take a chance and I bet you will agree and be happy you did. I highly recommend it.  You will love the characters and feel right along with them
1647745
Let me start by saying I truly enjoyed this series. I do not have any complaints which is unusual for me. I can almost always find aspects of a story that needs work. The series as a whole is wonderful.

The book "Shine" is shows so much character growth that these characters become like friends. They are three-dimensional. The author took the time to flesh out the characters early on in the series. But as the series goes on, the books take unpredictable turns always keeping the readers on their toes.

If you are considering this book or this series I suggest you start with number one. Each of the stories are great, but you will truly appreciate Dark's work if you take the full journey. One major thing I liked about the end of this series is that the author did not take any short cuts, she left the reader in a place where they are fulfilled and content. Of course we want more, I.e. I would like to know what happens with Simon,  and would really love to read about Christian's next journey. I want to know what happens between Sunny and her brother. I love these characters, especially Silver and Logan, Page and Justus, and even Adam and his new love interest.

The breed world created by Dannika Dark  is a place a reader can live in. It is an amazing dimension that feels real in every way.

If you like to read a series where you can feel like you are at home in a strange new world with creatures and people that fight for what they believe in then thus is for you. I have shed tears many times throughout this series and this book was no exception.  I cried twice in this book. I am not usually as emotionally invested in my books, but that just shows you the skill of the author. Thank you Dannika for giving me this series. I am truly a fan for life.
4955446
I'm a big fan of the series. If you haven't read this, and have time, start with the first one and read the whole series.
3722765
Please don't think I am gushing about a book, or series, however I really enjoyed the whole 3 books.  Thank you for taking the time to not only conceptualise this series, but put your talent on show, and, of course, let the nay-sayers have 'a go'. I don't know if I would ever be as brave as you. Thank you so much!
4306512
Best series ever. Storyline is fantastic. If you haven't ever read these books, just do yourself a favor and read them. They're incredible for people of all ages. I'm obsessed.