The characters were well developed and fascinating. I was ...
356252
The characters were well developed and fascinating.  I was totally fooled by the ending and that does not happen all that often.
2133014
A very well written novel with excellent characters. The narrator is well developed and each chapter reveals more about this fascinating yet flawed individual. I enjoyed the read even when the narrators actions made me wince. You won't regret purchasing this read.
3142645
When I picked this book up, I could not put it down. The characters were so well developed that I felt like I was actually interacting with them. I don't really like murder mysteries, but this did hold my interest, if only because I wanted to know the whys and hows of it. I loved the world of magic that was introduced.
Although, I will say the sprites were my favorite characters, and I will now endeavor to find some. ;)
I was recommended this book via Bookbub, so I would have never found it otherwise, certainly because it was outside my normal genre. But, I am glad I downloaded it.
My only, not really complaint, but disappointment, was that I would have liked to see some more intimate scenes between the two primary characters. And, maybe some more description of chocolate treats. The lack of these things didn't detract from the story at all. I think maybe that is just my personal preference.
It's definitely a good read because you will enjoy spending time with these characters in this world.
If your contemplating, don't. Get the book.
3112783
Probably not perfect, but the characters were unique, interesting people I would enjoy meeting.  This was my first introduction to caching which sounds like a fun hobby.  There was a bit much of the physical defense ability of women that I tend to question, but on the whole a very exciting romp.  The mix of mystery to romance was well balanced.  Generally I do not write reviews of books that I enjoy this much, but I feel that the current star rating is lower than it should be and hope to increase the rating.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope you will check it out.
3469922
Those were different times.  The characters were nearly developed enough to be complex but there were too many gaps left to the reader.  Not that I didn't want to work at it but I felt the author owed a bit more explanation here and there.  How could she know we would be reading it 200 years later? The settings were well described and enjoyable.  The situation was mainly unique to the times and held that kind of nostalgic interest for me.
271087
I very much enjoyed the read, which was an interesting weave of plot and character development.  While, once in a while,  the self-reflection by the main characters became a wee bit tedious, I was never tempted to stop reading.  The characters were realistic and engaging.  The plot was absorbing and very well paced.  Were it not for the fact that I read After The Fall during the national elections, I might have found the villains to have been melodramatic and somewhat overreaching, but I had only to read the news or turn on my computer to find real life examples of the zealotry and extremism described in the book.  With those minor caveats in mind, I would highly recommend After The Fall.  It was a thought-provoking and gripping novel.
578682
The book was well written with fully formed characters that were interesting and engaging. The flashback to the mother's earlier life were fascinating and explained her befavior.
2124925
I enjoyed the book and the characters were well developed.  There were enough surprises to keep me turning the pages.
2958665
The characters were well developed and the story felt genuine. I couldn't put it down and felt sad to finish it.
4728349
This event was an eye opener for me. The characters were very well development and I was emotionally sucked into the story.. . and what a story it was.
2014234
I didn't want to put down Lilac Girls.  The characters were well developed , but I would have wanted more on Herta.  How the characters lives became intertwined was fascinating
515007
Without an entirely loveable heroine, the narrative was both fascinating and, at times, infuriating.  Ultimately, this led to
an intriguing, somewhat dark, and truly well developed story, full of twists and surprises.  One doesn't want to get off
"the train" and when the ride ultimately ends. one wishes it could continue.
3865723
The characters are wonderfully developed and their lives intertwined over time.  I felt like there were a few loose ends that I had to fill in myself, but overall, I enjoyed it very much.
4432045
I'm not a great fan of making a location more prominent than the main character right in the beginning, but once it got going it was a great read. The characters are well developed, and their actions are totally logical for their personalities. The story doesn't offer any great surprises, but it's so well done it kept me reading all the way. I'll definitely continue reading the series.
1508336
I really liked the characters, but the story although sometimes very interesting was not consistently so.  I did choose to read all four books, because the characters were so well developed, I was drawn in and wanted to see what happened.
3845283
The narrative style that alternates between three of the main characters is a clever and fascinating way to tell a story about love and marriage. The entire novel is an interesting commentary on the role played by memory, perception and observation and how little of it can be trusted.

This is not a story for those seeking flawless heroines and heroic men. All of the characters are deeply flawed. The three main women - Rachel, Megan, Anna are compelling nonetheless. They make terrible mistakes and use incredibly poor judgement. Alcoholism, lying and cheating are not held up as excuses for their destructive behavior. Above all, they are human. The author brought all of these characters together in a skillful, although not totally unexpected way.

Four stars because the end was a little too neat.
4904053
I would describe this as an experimental novel, and in my opinion, the experiment was a success. There are many surprises along the way, and the characters are well developed.