Halo - You'll Have Book "Hangover" Once You're Done!
586594
I downloaded this book after downloading Sovereign Hope for free. I finished reading the Hope series so far and jumped into Halo and I'm so glad I left this one for last!

Kit, the heroine of this story, lives without any emotions in the Sanctuary. She is one of the best fighters and trains with her best friend. It's not until they are in the arena that her world completely changes. Once she's awakened to the world around her, she meets Ryka.

I absolutely loved Kit. In a way, she reminded me of Katniss of the Hunger Games, but she stands on her own. I loved seeing Kit awaken to the emotions going on inside of her that she has never been allowed to experience before. Guilt, love, anger are all new for her.

I loved the world Ms. Rose created in this book and once you're done reading you won't know what to read next! I was so swept up I couldn't believe I had actually come to the end and I can't wait to read the next part. Please come out with part 2 SOON!!!

Read this book - it's full of action and a blossoming romance that I can't wait to see grow and deepen even more!
275648
This was a fantastic read, start to finish. You think you're closing in on the end and the author surprises you with more twists and turns to soak up. Ever had a book hangover? This will give you one for sure!
3794037
This was my favorite book in the whole series!!! The first book had reached out and grabbed my attention and I had to find out what happened to Sidroc and Ceridwen.... I was almost angry about book two 'Ceridwen of Kilton'... she, to me betrayed everything she claimed to hold dear!!! I almost called it quits but I'm glad I kept reading!! The author finally pulled it together in this final book! This is a 'book hangover' worthy series!! I felt emotionally attached to all the characters!
2054074
I love all of K. Brombergs books but this one sucked me in from the beginning. The emotional toll it took on my body has given me such a book hangover. I felt every single emotion as if it were my own. Love!!
4267475
To be honest I'm having a terrible book hangover. This book has left me with such a No Effin Way!! feeling. Twitch hates labels, yet from the beginning he's pretty much labelled Lexi without even realizing it. For years he painted this picture in his head of what she was, who she was, what she would believe, how she would think; all of the things he constantly threatens her not to do. While there are things I love about Twitch, there are some things I know I'd never forgive. I'm torn knowing there won't be a second part to this because his final act seems like such a slap in the face and I truly wanted that small part of him to be redeemed. Lexi has known pain and heartbreak in so many forms that I think it would be impossible by the end if this story for her to not be left broken. However at the same time Lexi is smart and intuitive so I just had a hard time believing it could just be... Which bring me to the why I am left with the one hell of a book hangover, If I could I'd picket Belle's house demanding a part 2. Well not really but i would definitely beg!
2068382
I'd give it 4,5 stars if I could, but having to select a full star Im' going with 5 because I had such a hard time puttting this book down. I expected a book about the Halo videogame to be decent at best, as the comics are alright but often poorly drawn. I was positively surprised!

Fall of Reach is an origin story, leading up to the events of the first videogame, "Halo: Combat Evolved". It is not the same story as you'll find in "Halo: Reach" for the Xbox 360, but some mild overlapping of general events take place. The story centers around John, aka Spartan 117, "The Master Chief". But it also follows other characters, noteably Dr Catherine Halsey and my personal favourite, Jacob Keyes.

The chapters are short and with frequent breaks, perfect for Kindle users like myself, but also others who like having easy access to "save points" in their books. I'd mainly reccomend the book to fans of the videogames, but it may still hold up well as a sci-fi fiction for newcomers and fans of the genre.
2966569
Well, Mrs. Bromberg - you certainly delivered.  I have to say that this is one of the few trilogies that finished stronger than it started.  So many could finish with the second book, but not this one.  I have the worst book hangover ever and am going to miss all the characters so much !!  Please give Becks his own book !!!!  The 2 epilogues were a fantastic idea and the first one literally took my breath away !  Fantastic read - can't wait for more from Bromberg !!!
1023284
The biggest flaw from the first book Halo Glasslands is trying to tie up the loose ends left open from Eric Nylund's Ghosts of Onyx while working to introduce the new story of the post-Halo 3 aftermath and also start prep work leading up to Halo 4. There was enough material there for two books, but instead we get Halo Glasslands that dovetails several stories into one book loaded with enough disdain and hatred for Dr. Halsey for fill up a thousand books for years to come.

I had a lot of mixed feelings for Halo Glasslands, but I was intrigued enough to pre-order The Thursday War for my Kindle. Early the day it was release, The Thursday War downloaded on my Kindle and so began my new reading adventure.

One thing for certain and this is reinforced in the opening pages of The Thursday War is that Adm. Margaret Paragonsky is a dangerous bitch not to be trifled with even at her old age. The reason why there is so much hatred stirred for Halsey is because of her. You don't cross this woman and come out unscathed. The Thursday War confirms this.

The Thursday War centers on the Kilo 5 team, Paragonsky and the Infinity, and the Sangheili civil war. Phillips is stranded on Sanghelios when civil war breaks out, Juls M'dama is a prisoner of the humans on the formerly-Onyx Dyson's sphere, and then there's the pesky rebels they have to deal with again - oh, wait, the one rebel leader they want is the father of Spartan 010 Naomi.

Phillips story and Jul's story were my favorite to follow. They were intriguing and loaded with clues foreshadowing things and events that will lead to Halo 4. I was rooting for Juls to escape his captors only because the humans were being total asses.

Now that the humans have Engineers from the Forerunners, they've gotten into an arrogant god-like complex. Now they want to show off. Now they want to be the bullies. ONI is secretly manipulating the civil war and have even worse plans in the works to deeply affect the Elite race. (All this is the push of one Adm. Margaret Parangosky...who loathes Halsey for the "criminal" use of children for the Spartan 2 program. I see who's calling the kettle black.
Oh, Halsey does make a brief appearance. It was just long enough so she can be outwardly called a bitch.)

By the end of the story, especially the last quarter section of the book, a lot of groundwork is laid out pointing to Halo 4. It's not going to be pretty. Humans beware.

Hmmm...got to go read Halo Primordium now to learn more of the Didact.
2412094
This was a great book. Don't get me wrong on that. It's just that it's not as good as the other ones in the series such as The Flood and my personal favorite, The fall of Reach. This book has a lot of action and exciting scenes, but isn't as good as the others because there are many, many unfinished stories (to be completed by Halo 3 the game). If you have read the other ones, ever played a modern video game or even have a passing interest in action or sci-fi; you have to read this book! (After you read the ones before it, of course!)
733106
So, I finished reading this last night, right? And waking up this morning, I have that feeling.

Diagnosis? A decent case of book hangover.

YES! *pumps fist*

Now, this isn't perfect, the ending feeling rushed with several storylines getting wrapped up in a few sentences being the main stumble. I mean, it's Elliott and Tucker, and they've survived more than one version of hell, so how about we give them some time to luxuriate in their reward ~and let us share in their celebration!~ Error: insufficient input. We do get some, don't worry, but I'm greedy in their case.

But I digress, lemme start back at the beginning.

Yowza, the tension, ~the anxiety~ covers every surface, every single thought and action and feeling during the build up. *slumps* I'm exhausted from being all tied up in glorious knots. The waiting... the ~curling up into a ball of mental nail biting~** in anticipation of what was coming. Because I could feeeeeeeeeeeeel that impending... *flails* unknown. That's the skeery part: the big huge nasty bad thing is unknown, a breath-stealing shadow, a horrible nothing onto which I could find no foothold.

** sorry, not sorry for the imagery. #literaryreality

Many of the elements from Fair Game and Fair Play are here: Elliott's dad, Roland, and Elliott's world at Puget Sound U., Goose Island, and the overall atmospherics that play a significant role all throughout the series. I easily slid right back into this place, and Elliott's mind as he leads us along. This is the most emotionally and mentally intense story in this trio. Each book has its own feel and, well, you can see some of the things that define the uniqueness of this one.

Some new characters bring impact in their own mysteries and subterfuge. One in particular, and she and her four furry legs provide a vital outlet for all of this tension.

Stripping it down to bare bones, this is Elliott and his excruciating journey through a living, choking, nightmare. The difference here is, he's got Tucker. He's got him, and Tucker has Elliott. This is the only thing that kept me supplied with oxygen while experiencing this story: the bond these two people have worked so hard to create, imperfections and all, is the hope to which I clung.

Was it worth it? Hell yeah.

Fair Game is still one of my favorite books and this story is a darn good way to bring everything full circle.
3936519
Mind blown won't even begin to describe my feelings towards this book or this series. Book hangover are the closest words I can use!!!
I don't want to be an emotional reader. I tried so hard not to be with this book. But Ellie makes that super impossible.
I don't want to give anything up in this story but here's my take:
London and Loic, they are destined to be together. With all the terrible issues Loic had growing up and all the love London shares with him. These two complete each other, fully.
No words can even come close to explaining the relationship they have, or Loic's friendship between Cooper and Maggie.
Pick this series up. Read it cover to cover. It's in my top 5 of 2016!!!
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Thanks to publisher Pan Macmillan and the lovereading team for the copy of this,  received in return for an honest review.

Evelyn wakes up with the worst hangover ever, surprised to find a sexy stranger in her hotel room. Figuring she must have had a few too many tequila shots, Evelyn gets an even bigger shock when she realises she is sporting a massive sparkler on the third finger of her left hand. If only she could remember the night before!

Scott's writing style is flowing and thoughtful. The conversations are natural and realistic, the detail considered. A really easy read that combines great storytelling with descriptive sex scenes that, unlike so many erotica titles, didn't make me cringe once.

This book made me smile,  frown,  laugh out loud,  cringe and I even had a tear in my eye at one point. It's a slick and sexy riotous romp of an introduction to the Stage Dive series. 4.5/5
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I received this less then a week ago from my Amazon.com order, and I just finished this book tonight.  It is without a doubt an incredible story.  I'm not one for Sci-Fi, but I had a hard time putting this one down.  If you are a HALO fan you will love this book, it provides you with the background info you never knew.  It ends right where the HALO game picks up.  I won't ruin anything or give spoilers to the novel, but this book is a gem.  I also picked up "The Flood" and will be starting that one tomorrow.  So do yourself a favor, if you love the game, buy it.
2720930
I'm having a hangover..serious. It's as bad as it was when I read It Ends with Us. This book is in my top absolute faves! I LOVED Emi and J. Colby. I loved their friendship, relationship. I felt completely immersed in this book. I walked in and out of the pages. Read it!
2550548
I have a severe book hangover and it's Sierra Simone's fault.  I put myself to bed after reading this last night and woke up this morning still thinking about this book.

If you haven't read American Queen, then you really shouldn't be reading AP, it's part of a trilogy!

My heart broke for Embry, Greer and Ash.

I can't believe what I just read.  Please make this hurt go away.  Is it August yet!
2186002
If you are a fan of the Halo games, then you must read this book! It takes you to the beginning of Master Chief, Spartan 117. Or also known as John. If only the game "Halo Reach" was more like the book, it would've been even better!
254106
This book is amazing!!!It goes all the way from when Dr. Halsey meets John for the first time to the dicovery of Halo. lots of awesome action. Nylund describes things so well that i will never look at The Master Cheif the same way.

P.S.
GET THIS BOOK NOW!!!