A perfect book with interesting characters
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I like the general atmosphere of this book, the characters are all interesting and although at first some may seem appalling, in the end they turn out to be honorable. As you know I always had a weakness for Aeduan and Iseult, know that nothing has changed and that its even stronger. I think they have changed so much, Iseult has become stronger, she has grown to maturity. Aeduan is aware of certain things and I like his way of reacting. I find that their relationship is constantly evolving and I love it.

Merik is the character we see the most in Windwitch, he discovers certain things about his sister and another person whose name I don't shake and thats upset him.
We discovered Vivia, at first this character didn't inspire me particularly confidence but she is a WaterWitch and for that reason I can only love her.
I loved Truthwitch but I think that with Windwitch, Susan surpassed herself, allowing her characters to evolve separately. Even if it's hard to see them separated, it's also very nice to meet new people and see them interacting together.
4597330
A really good book series with interesting characters that Harry Potter fans who are looking for something similar can appreciate.
1073106
I liked this book because the I love the main character Ivy Malone. She is smart and funny and also the book is cleanly written, no curse words or bad language. It didn't take me long to read it because it was so interesting and engaging.
2846154
I really enjoyed this book, and am now not so patiently awaiting for the next book. I was done reading the book in a weekend; once you start it, it's hard to put down, you just want to see what will happen next. Great interesting characters that are easy to get to know.
3409393
I don't read as many mysteries these days, but it's nice that I opened this one up, because I discovered the work of a talented author in doing so. I enjoyed coming to know the characters in this book, and as is often the case with well-written characters, we, as readers, are bound to become involved with them on some level. For this, the story becomes all the more compelling. The book is also layered with a few historical references, which adds another interesting angle to the story. As a whole, the book makes for an enjoyable reading experience, and since it's only one in a series, it leaves me curious to read the others.
4616038
It's been a while since I've picked up something that was quite so pleasant! The characters were lovable, the story unusual, and the humor a perfect complement to a book that I would definitely recommended.
4282815
What a  lovely book!  The characters are diverse and lovable and the setting idyllic.  The main character, Verity, is easy to relate to.  I also loved the role of the cats in this book!  There is really not one thing to not love in this book!  It was so good that I look forward to joining the characters for more adventures in the rest of the books in this series.  My only regret would be that I didn't realize there is a specific order to the series, but that is entirely my own fault.  That being said, this book is so well written that it can stand alone.  But, I can hardly wait to read the rest of the series.  I have the feeling this series will be one I return to again and again because it is just so good!  Thank you, Rickie, for such a pleasant read!
4847660
This book captured my interest from the beginning and did not disappoint as the story progressed.  The author allowed the readers to know enough about each character that we could relate to them. I will be looking for other books by this author.
963939
I really enjoyed this book, well-written and well-developed characters. In fact the story and writing were good enough to make me over look a personal pet-peeve that pops up early in the story (which is pretty impressive, most often I'll quit the book, I'm not patient that way).

What I really like is the way the author balances fun characters with good relationships. The relationships don't become angsty or annoying or worse cringe-worthy.

Really looking forward to more from the author.
4005783
Harmonia is a very interesting and exciting book. Most of the story and world are created through character dialogue rather than through an all knowing narrator. This way of storytelling is perfect for this book because the Champions of Elan, whom are only first arriving in Elan at the beginning of the book, know nothing about it, so the readers learn with the Champions. The Champions are an anthropomorphic Fox, Snake, Bear, and Eagle whom all have very different, some bordering on completely opposite personalities. The imagery surrounding each character is so vivid that it is easy to imagine each as a complete character even down to the way they speak and their voice quality. The originality of the plot is unmatched by anything I've read in this genre. You cannot guess what is going to happen next because the characters and story are so unique. I can't wait to read the next book.
3332609
I loved the unique setting and the wonderful characters that Cleeves has created.  They are the kind of people you would like to know in real life.  (Except for the killers, of course!)  In fact, I liked this book so much that I've bought the next book in the series.  I'm  reading it now.  Her main character, Jimmy Perez, is a quiet, intelligent police officer.  The harsh but beautiful environment of the Shetland Islands was very interesting to me, too.
1987943
I fell in love with the characters in this book, and I can't wait to read more in this series. I also liked that it was written in both the points of view of Brennan and Iris, the two main characters. I think Iris was my favorite of the two. She's a strong woman and a sweetheart all in one. Bringing her into the mystical world from ours really had me intrigued as to where the character will develop in later books. Most of all, read it for all the twists and turns.
1551521
For me, there are only two things that matter when reading a book: is the writing okay and do I like the characters?

Ilona Andrews' writing is excellent - not flashy in any way, but it tells the story evocatively, with enough description to make it fun but not so much that I end up skipping paragraphs of scenery (something I am unfortunately prone to doing with many authors).

The characters are lovely as well. The protagonist is Rose, who is stubborn and smart. I think the thing that really made me like her is that she is self-aware and thinks before she acts. Often in romantic or urban fantasy novels, the main character either thinks she can do anything or thinks she is absolutely useless. Rose knows her strengths and her weaknesses and acts accordingly. She is willing to admit she might be wrong; she has been hurt but doesn't allow that to stop her trusting people who deserve it. If you prefer your characters flawed, you might find Rose a little too perfect, but I really liked her.

Rose's brothers, Jack and George, are fantastic - kids who act like kids. They have their own stories (they keep turning up in books for the rest of the series, having their own adventures) and their own problems, but their relationship with their sister/foster-mother is both realistic and sweet.

Declan, the love interest, is not as fleshed out as Rose because he isn't a point-of-view character as often, but he is definitely more interesting than he appears at first. It's established early that he is hot and intimidating, but it's his idealism, the fact that he is completely out of his element in the Edge, and his sense of humour that make him a fun character to read about.

Aside from this, I should mention that the setting is interesting and makes sense; the plot is fast-paced; there is a quite a bit of exposition but it is generally integrated fairly well into the story and presented in an interesting way; and the book is hilarious.
549713
This is the kind of mystery book I like.  It gives the reader plenty to think about, including good, well though-out clues, several interesting candidates for being the murderer or murdered, as well as providing information on unexpected topics.  For example, an informative walking trip through interesting parts of Manhattan, when the story takes place in upstate New York.
Included is one of the best mystery characters  the protagonists assistant, in this case  Ive had the pleasure of getting to know.  This is the protagonists thirteen-year-old ward, who makes me wish Id read this series in order, to be up-to-date on her (as well as the protagonists) background.
If you're looking for a pleasurable mystery  one not too intense or graphic, like so many these days  this could be perfect.  Im going on now to read the other two in the series.
2659148
I don't usually take time to rate a book, even if I like it.  But this book is so interesting and satisfying that I decided to say so.  It is easy to read in a leisurely way and to savor slowly like a good wine.  I liked the story and the characters.  The shift between the past and the present was well done; did not feel contrived or jarring.  Just an aside, it was one of the few books I have read in current times that never once used the word, gingerly!  This has become my pet peeve because it ends up multiple times in most books of this decade.
399173
This is exactly the type of book I like to read for pleasure.  I live vicariously through the characters that right wrongs and kick butt.  A really fun book!
2809687
So often I find characters in books are handsome or beautiful, intelligent and just flat out perfect. The characters in the Foxhole Court are wonderfully three dimensional. Yes, they may be attractive, and have some of the characteristics above, but they are also flawed. They have pasts, make mistakes, and experience pain both emotionally and physically. But, they are also brave in the face of their fear and understand that loyalty and honor are not dependent upon high ideals, but instead upon acceptance and a compass of what is right based not upon society, but upon their own ideals of what is just.

This book and the previous one, The Foxhole Court, were pleasures to read. I look forward to seeing the story complete in The King's Men as soon as the author can publish it.