Would give 10 out of 5 Stars if Possible!
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Melina Marchetta has a way of writing a story that doesn't appeal to some people, but it blows the rest of us out of the water. In her beautiful opening to the Lumatere Chronicles called Finnikin of the Rock, you will find yourself immersed into this foreign world where things aren't always as they seem.

Finnikin remembers the nights of horror after the king, queen, and their children were slaughtered by assassins. The cousin of the king stormed the castle and took over, closing the borders of Lumatere. Many Lumaterans escaped as he ravaged through the country, killing those who would dare question him, but many were trapped inside the country's walls. Of those trapped was the mystical priestess of the Forest Dwellers, but when they came to kill her after discovering she was covered in the blood of the youngest princess, Isaboe, she cursed the kingdom on her way out of this world from a burning stake. Now everyone suffers: the innocent people caught inside the walls and those thrust from the kingdom who live as exiles, claimed by no other kingdom and suffering the curse from afar.

When Finnikin and Sir Topher are compelled to seek out a novice (kind of a priestess in training), they locate a young woman who tells them Balthazar, the young prince heir, is still alive. Finnikin's father was the leader of the King's Guard, but he is imprisoned in an unknown location and unable to do anything for his people. So Finnikin and Topher take it upon themselves to find a place for their people to finally call home now that Lumatere is lost to them, but such a task is near impossible. Now, with the hope of the prince heir still being alive, they feel they might be able to help their people if they have a beloved leader to bring back to them. But the road with the novice, Evanjalin, is paved with lies, deceit, and danger. She is someone Finnikin is sure he can't trust, but she is also captivating. He can't stay away from her, but he is worried she will get them all killed if he doesn't.

Oh, Melina Marchetta. When I read Jellicoe Road, I was blown away. It was beautiful, haunting, and amazing. But when I saw Finnikin of the Rock I wasn't sure what to think about a fantasy novel. I should have known you would create magic with anything you wrote. This novel was so beautifully told, I couldn't rush it. It actually took me significantly longer to read for a book this size because I wanted to cherish each and every word. It was the kind of story that rolls around in your mind long after you finished it. I am not sure how else to describe the magic you accomplish with your writing other than magical. Maybe that is cliche, but in this case, completely accurate. Just thinking about it makes me want to gush even more! Marchetta can take a simple scene, a scene other authors can tackle without difficulty, but she does so with an infinite grace that makes each page draw you into the fantasy world she created. In fact, the story reminded me a little of Kristin Cashore's Graceling where she created a story that just spoke for itself- no endorsements necessary!

This book, as beautiful as it is, might be too complex for a younger, less experienced reader. It is mature, not because of the content (although the content can be mature at times, dealing with rape, gruesome murders, and child slavery), but because of the way it is writing. The writing style is incredibly beautiful, but it may lose a reader who isn't comfortable in taking their time, digesting the story, and possibly even rereading in order to get the full effect of the story. I know my students are sometimes to anxious to finish the story, they can't take their time to enjoy it. This book would be lost on those students. It would also be lost on those who can only read a few pages at a clip. It really needs to be digested in larger hunks to get the full experience of the story. But if you know anyone, adult, or young adult, who loves fantasy and can take the time to enjoy a beautiful story, this is a perfect choice for you.
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Fantastic quality, performance, service, and value. 5+ stars!!!
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Absolutely the best!!! Planning to order three more!!!
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Needs  no further comment.  6 stars says  it all
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5 stars about sums it up! You can't beat this!
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Great Qaulity!!! Definitely worth every penny.
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I couldn't be happier with my hammock! I got it during Prime Day and it came two days later as promised. It didn't require the use of any tools, but I did take the advice of another review and sprayed WD40 on the rod ends before putting them together (definitely recommend this). This thing is much bigger than I was expecting! My daughter and I both fit on it comfortable with our heads at opposing ends of the hammock and we just position ourselves comfortably in the shared space of our legs. (She is 5'11 and 145 pounds, I'm 5'6 and 140 pounds for comparison sake). I absolutely love this hammock and look forward to being on my deck every single day. Prior to owning this, I had a zero-gravity chair that I loved more than any chair on the planet, and it has been replaced by this amazing gift from heaven!

I will say that I was far more productive before this baby came into my life! I read here, sleep here, eat here, talk on the phone, surf the web, and even study for my classes in my hammock. My kids and I all equally adore it and while there haven't been any fights over it yet, I'm ready to pull out the, "I'm the Mom!" trump card whenever the occasion presents itself. Don't think about it another minute, just get this thing - YOU DESERVE IT!!!
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I would give 10 stars if I could. Awesome product and more because of the way this seller takes care of you. Hell go the whole nine yards to make sure thats all matters regarding this item is perfect. The pieces are beautiful too. Very easy to assemble, clean, contemporary, comfy.
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Worth more than five stars!  The depth and believability of the characters is unsurpassed!  I can feel what they feel and know how each of them think and what motivates them due to the masterful story telling.  How long until book five?  Anyone could read this and love it, but I very much appreciate the Christian themes.  There is no dullness about this book.  Completely perfect!
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Being an US citizen and living overseas, this product arrived EXTREMELY FAST! Ordered on May 25th, the packaged arrived on the 30th. Normally... quick shipping like this has meant damaged items for me in the past. This item showed up in pristine condition. I also ordered a dual monitor desk mount (arrived at the same time) - both projected for mid-June arrivals.

Opening up this beast was incredible. Finally upgraded to a newer and bigger PC which has been several years overdue, (ordered a gaming rig from cyberpowerpc in 2011).

The cases made by inwin are extremely majestic. Plugged this bad boy in, and it booted right up - the case lights look great and "nerd" up my living room with the blue hue/glow from the case. All the initial setups/software was up-to-date and installed. This is literally a "plug and play" machine. I was blown-away by the lack of bloatware.  Cyberpowerpc does a perfect job with making sure you only have whats needed with the initial installation. None of those useless extra-startup programs. All the drivers had to been updated to the most recent available. Perfect.

Unfortunately, this doesn't have the old VGA plugin (dvi and hdmi), however, an adapter is easy to obtain. I broke mine accidentally. - so I decided to use both of my computers on this new mounted-dual monitor setup. Luckily this desk is ginormous enough to make it happen.

Was able to set-up a home network to connect both of my PC's to even further reduce any extra items included with download/installing new games. Direct files transferred over very very quickly (they all finished before my coffee was done brewing).

Anyways, within 15-20 minutes of plugging in this rig, had a match in "League of Legends" loaded up and rockin while my other games were updating. Absolute perfect price for this machine.

(it would be nice to have a few items you could customize in the amazon selection... would have loved to add a few extra bucks by getting the 1080ti, but this 1060 works perfect for the games I'm currently playing:

I have an old 23" LED monitor, with a 1920x1080 resolution, the icons/task bar are absolutely perfect sized for me.
(Going from a 750ti, to a 1060... is mind blowing)

Listed below are the Frames Per Second i've received in the following games:
FPS @ 1280x720

League of Legends: 130-160
Heroes of the Storm: 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play )
World of Warcraft: 200
Overwatch: 80
Diablo 3: 60 (no frame drops, smooth game play)
Starcraft 2 (soloQ/RT matches): 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play even when maxed as a dual zerg team )
CSGO: 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play )
Planetside 2: 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play )
Smite: 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play )
Paladins: 60 ( no frame drops, smooth game play )

I will definitely be purchasing a 1080ti once Destiny 2 releases, however, this

Great buy!
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Outstanding product and vendor!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!
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Hands down, my favorite book/series! An original concept with an unforgettable main character, unique supporting characters, and a brilliant and captivating story line. I've read hundreds of books in this genre and I can say without a doubt, that this story is totally special and one of a kind! I would highly recommend to anyone, guys and girls alike.
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AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!  That's all I have to say!
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If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. It is such a moving, must read, feel all the feels stories and instantly shot onto my top 10 favorite books ever! Do yourself a favor and read this book NOW!