Great first installment
341257
I really enjoyed this first book in the series.  An intriguing system of magical powers, believable characters, and a good plot line all made this book worth reading to me.  I'll definitely pick up the second book in the series.
4255273
Great start of the series! I'm looking forward to more of the Assassin adventurers. Seems like the author has done his homework on location.
4766472
This book was an enjoyable read, if a little on the short side.  I read it in about an hour and a half.  I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but some people like to know things like that.  Some parts were predictable, but there was a depth to the characters that got you hooked into their struggle.  I am looking forward to the next installment in the series.
4411214
Tim Wu provides us a promising start to his new series, "Venturers of Arasys," the first episode in a planned seven-part series. Rather than waste time introducing us to the series' players with a lot of exposition, Wu jumps right into the action, allowing the characters' conflicting motives and needs to drive this tightly written story. By the tale's end, we've been taken on a fun, intense romp but have a good understanding of the series' main players...even better, we want to keep following them on their adventure. I'm looking forward to reading part two.
572897
I really enjoyed the beginning to this new series The Revelation. It had action and a great female lead character who has her entire world rocked. Really looking forward to seeing where it goes next.
1008952
Those who remarked on the inconclusive ending to Nick's and Melody's romance can't have realised this is only the first installment of the trilogy. As such, Cresswell does a great job introducing the two protagonists and their attraction towards each other. With 2 more sequels to go, Nick's and Melody's relationship is not rushed through in this book unlike other stand-alone titles which need the HEA even though the entire plot may cover only 5 days. While their romance is strong so the reader is carried along by their chemistry, not having to rush the HEA means the action/suspense aspect is given a balanced treatment and when this first installment came to a close, I was so thankful I had all 3 titles and didn't have to wait.

If I have to complain at all, it's that the sex scenes are a bit of an anti-climax. Cresswell gave Nick and Melody great sexual chemistry but this did not translate into great sex. Cresswell is no Linda Howard and certainly not Gennita Low.

Despite the mediocre sex, I enjoyed Decoy very much and immediately started on Full Pursuit.
4060096
Good installment in the series.  I look forward to reading the entire story.
1442154
I really enjoyed this second installment of the series.  The characters are starting to gain some depth on their own and you can begin to bond with them.  Nuttall has really grown as a writer and seeing the stories grow in construction and tempo is one of the traits I look for when I start to follow a new writer (new to me anyway).  If I end a book and feel like I can't wait for the next installment I know I have found what I am looking for.
4928635
Wizard's First Rule is a great start to the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.  He does a great job of introducing us to the characters and helping us to really get to know them, while at the same time introducing us to the plot and storyline of the books.  We learn about Richard, Kahlan, Zedd, Darken Rahl, and a number of other characters in this first book, and we get to know the main characters very well.  We learn about the world they live in, and the magic that their world contains.  I won't post a storyline so as to not include any spoilers, but the book is well written and interesting, with a great ending.  It might be a bit long for some people, but if stick with it, you will really enjoy it!

(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review.  However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
2056082
I really liked this first book and look forward to following this series.
4033839
A great start to a new series. The details in this new world are well done and set up for future books. I look forward to seeing where this story will go in the next book. Even with the adventure in this book I feel like it is a mild set up for a bigger adventure. This was an easy one-sitting read.
257698
This installment is better than the first. I'd love to see the story continued.
2033069
This is a great first effort only a few editing errors,which are not distracting enough to hurt the book. The magic system and overall story line align and do make sense, it is a interesting twist on the standard fantasy magic system and is not overly cliche. The plot was predictable but I was engaged and entertained and look forward to the following  up works. Writing is difficult and this works was executed well and with care, with practice and experience this author's work will improve.
2065675
This is the first installment in a series. It sets the stage for bigger things to come. Wallace puts a lot in a little package and it definitely has me hooked and wanting the next book.
3298138
I really enjoyed this story, and look forward to more installments in this series.  It is well written and fun to read, and the unique perspectives of each character give it a lot of depth.  At only $1, this is a fantastic deal!
3136417
Excellent start to a new series, with some previously introduced characters along with some new ones to keep things lively.

And Pamfiloff keeps things lively in this first installment, the story of Andrus and Sadie, an immortal ex-assassin and a somewhat failed Hollywood actress who acquires the affectionate moniker "Meat Wench" early on. The meddling and intervention of Cimil, a psychotic goddess and her crew, and the steady development from lust-at-first-sight to free-hearted love is fun to watch. And who wouldn't want to read about an invisible, voracious pet unicorn? Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. was founded to (duh) match up Immortals, but not simply for altruistic or financial reasons... it might actually save the world, if Cimil's scrambled interpretation of the reversal of good and evil in the world proves true. I certainly hope poor Zac finds his mate before he goes postal from losing his mojo.

Highly recommended read, and I look forward to the next installment, which can't come soon enough for me with all the foreshadowing in this book for Tommaso's story, which I suspect includes Andrus' denied mate (and Sadie's cousin), Charlotte.
3575294
The first in this series was interesting, surprising, and compelling. I was able to figure out who the murderer was, but only because it was a gut feeling as I was reading along. The characters are well developed and there is a mystery within a mystery surrounding the disappearance of Desiree's father. Pick up this first installment, read, and anticipate book #2.

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