Wow! Thoroughly impressed by this magnitude of storytelling.
590029
Being a big fan of the silvership saga, I can honestly say that Mr. Jucha can  truly weave  an incredible realistic science fiction masterpiece. Only complaint is that I wished he would write faster.
1300344
To me, the story is everything.  This novel lives up to that in a way I have not encountered often.  The research that has gone into crafting this tale is amazing in its detail.  I enjoyed reading it all the more for those bits of technicality that, while I had no clue how they could possibly be real, it was just rich with making it seem so.

The characters are certainly written as though they are real life creatures both human and otherwise. There are plenty of pieces tied together in this story. It progresses to an end that is so surprising, I immediately wanted more. So, I intend to get more by reading the next book in this series.

Very well done Mr. Henrikson.
4739690
I was not going to review this book...  Paraphrasing for the difference in artistic context:
"IN SHORT: Wow. Flat out wow.
Have you ever had one of those reading experiences where your concentration was so fixated on  the story that everything else was shut out? That you called all your  friends afterwards and told them 'YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!' and when they  asked 'Why?,' you had to answer 'I can't tell you.' If not, you are about  to. This is not a question of not giving away the story, this is a story  that is so well written, with details so intricately woven into the entire  piece that some idiot reviewer somewhere will feel compelled to lay out  every detail and wreck the experience for you.  Not me."
On a scale  of 5, a 6.  Whatever your age, you will never regret having read this book.
218166
Ok Ive been reading fantasy  since the original iteration of bell bottoms. Not since " The Rift War Saga" have I enjoyed a genre so much. That being said "The Viridian Gate Online: Cataclysm" is a Litrpg gem. The storytelling is way above the other series in this genre. J.A. Hunter has created a rich, deep fantasy world with visceral disgusting detail that really draws you in. The real world even has a fantastical conflict in the form of the days away asteroid Astrea about to collide with earth, forcing our hero Jack to decide to join a VR online game permanently in order to have a form of a future. Grim Jack as he calls himself finds himself starting in a cell which is a small part of a torture chamber. As he continues through his story we meet up with several standard mmporpg monsters each slightly different than we're used to. We are inroduced to a demon intent on taking over Eldgard, The Osmark Technologies execs using real world influence to take over Eldgard also. There is so much packed into this first installment, I already bought the next 2 books.

I only have one minor criticism. The accounting of in game items needs more attention. Jack shows up with extra potions in his pack with no explanation. Portal travel could use some better description. Minor details yes but with Hunters incredible attention to storytelling details are important.

Don't miss this series!
3167933
It's not often I enjoyed a self-published book as much as this one. This is really superb story telling, totally engaging. I literally could not put it down. It also seems to have been professionally edited, and it shows.

I may be shot down for this, but I going to compare what Marlene Dotterer has done here with L. Sprague de Camp (Lest Darkness Fall)  and Jack Finney (Time and Again & From Time to Time.) I mean that to be high praise.

Good stuff, Marlene!
767726
What a coup for a first novel - an intriguing foray into the intimacies of family relationships as told by the individual members of the family.  Uvi Poznansky has created characters so rich and unique in their communication that I almost felt as if I were inside each character's head as the details of each thought was hatched.  Wonderful storytelling!
2907954
This story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. Theres an abundance of well illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I really look for in a good book.

This absorbing and attention-grabbing work had me engaged from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling.

Its one of those rare stories that come along that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. Im giving nothing away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery!

Ill certainly be looking forward to reading more from Dror Segev in the future! 5 Stars from me.
4033457
To say this is an epic story is an understatement. From the very beginning to the surprise ending, it was hard to put down. Some might not like the length, but I found great delight in reading each line and found myself hanging on each page. Thanks Dale for your  story telling craft.
4884931
I have to take a deep breath before I write this review because I want to accurately express how amazing this story was without sounding fake. (By the way, I won a free copy of this story in a contest. This is an honest review).

First of all, the writing is extremely well done. The author obviously knows what she's doing. You know writing is good writing when you don't have to think about it, when you can breeze through it as if you're watching a movie in your head. No effort, just entertainment.

Second, the emotions in this story... *wipes brow*. I thought this story was going to be dark and depressing because of the terrible abuse both characters suffered. How can a happily ever after romance be written from that? And so I was apprehensive at first because I don't like to read dark and depressive (there's already too much of that in the world around me).

The first 1/4 of this story is definitely heavy. Lots of repressed rage and ager and pain in both characters. And the author made it so real I actually felt their pain. I was angry for them, wanted revenge for them. Wanted so badly for them to be happy again somehow, someway. So I kept reading.

And then the two main characters meet, and then meet again and again and all of a sudden there's a rope of hope they both can grab onto and I'm reading as fast as I can because I can't wait to see how they help each other heal. And let me tell you, it was glorious. I know it's fiction, but she made their journey so realistic, and that was one of the best parts about this book. It was like some grand musical composition with a beginning of loud, sharp undertones that slowly morphs into a soothing, soul-stirring piece of art that stays with you long after it's over.

And third, it has an amazing ending. The character growth journey of both the hero and heroine was so amazing that I was left feeling like anything is possible.
3802875
This story just keeps its grip and doesn't let up. Whew!
331641
I felt like I had to mentally prepare myself before delving into the epic fantasy that is Falling Kingdoms. As you can clearly tell from the blurb, there are a lot of characters, each with their own agenda that at times intersect. I knew this wasn't a book I could sit down and finish in an afternoon; I knew I would have to think when I read this. Falling Kingdoms isn't a spectator book--you cannot sit idly by and enjoy the scenery. Morgan Rhodes crafts such an intricate tale that you must be prepared to fully surrender yourself to her world.

And I feel so much richer for doing just that.

This book is so grand and large, I'm sort of at a loss for where to start. Let's begin with the writing:

Rhodes is a genius. Her world building skill are phenomenal. She created not only a fantasy world, full of magic and folklore, but also her own countries. She created back stories and histories for these countries, but never once did I feel like I was being preached at. She has perfected the art of revealing through storytelling. Her settings are lush and rich, making me feel like I was walking through the barren lands of Limeros or the meadows of Auranos.

But the characters are what drive this story. These complicated, emotional, and brilliant characters that bring the story to life. Usually when given several prominent characters who each get a turn telling "their" story by alternating chapters (but not alternating POV's--this one is solely third person, thank God), I find myself attached more to one character than the others, so I will occasionally skip ahead to get to the parts I care about. Not true at all with this story. I loved Cleo's spirit, Jonas's determination, Lucia's innocence, and Magnus's brooding equally.

I'm not a girl who goes out of her way to read fantasy. I tried reading Game of Thrones when the show came out and found myself hopelessly lost by the third chapter. Same with Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind (again, loved the tv show Legend of the Seeker), but once more found myself confused and overwhelmed. But there is something magical about Falling Kingdoms that sucked me in. I could have spent another month immersed in this world and not tire of it.

If you're a fan of fantasy, even in the smallest measure, this is your book. If you're like me--somewhat intimidated by fantasy and the sweeping magnitude of it, this is also your book. Falling Kingdoms is a book that I can easily see wowing a variety of audiences and readers for years to come.
402463
Seriously, some brilliant music and storytelling. Not to be missed sound.
4496552
Whatever flaws we might identify or frustrations we might feel are trivial in comparison to a reader's pure joy in losing himself/herself in a narrative. When all the elements come together: an intriguing plot, thoughtful, profound themes, complex, troubling, characters, and language that make us shudder for its honesty, clarity, and confidence; we gratefully set all analysis aside and give ourselves up to the sheer magic of a great book. And for me, It's About Time is such a book.

The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. Theres an abundance of well illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I really look for in a good book.

The book description says it all; Angela Mercy, a highly trained elite bodyguard, tragically fails her chief assignment: protecting the life of the countrys leading quantum physicist. Her life is about to change, as someone else is taking over her future.

In Japans infamous Devils Triangle, a small fishing boat disappeared in a swarm of crimson fireflies. A leading quantum physicist is assassinated before his keynote speech. While in pursuit after his killers, his highly trained bodyguard, Angela, is caught in a cloud of turquoise fireflies and vanishes. A tyrannical ruler will go out on a merciless quest for immortality, and will use any measures necessary to guarantee his success. Even if it means altering the course of history...

Now, if thats not enough to whet your appetite, I don't know what will. But if you want to find out what happens next, youll just have to turn the pages for yourself to find out!

This captivating and commendable work had me immersed from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a thrilling journey! Theres no doubt that this author is a gifted storyteller.

Its one of those stories that come along once in awhile that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. Im giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader!

Ill certainly be looking forward to reading more from Lyle Howard in the future. I would definitely recommend this book. Five stars from me.
194193
Incredible.

This was my first novel by Sanderson, and it proved to be a journey truly of epic scale! I am very fond of fantasy epics along the lines of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and such; in general, I found the story as a whole to be a gradual 1000 page ascent to the climax, where the last 200 pages flew through my fingers in a rapid succession of twists, turns, action and suspense - all described in fluent detail and amazing imagery that made me forget I was just an onlooker!
Though I did feel the story was gradual for the majority, it was well worth it in building the world, characters and plot - and with such talented storytelling- that the reader is well invested into the lives of the main and sub  characters.

I'm no lover of over-poetic and wordy literature for the sake of the words themselves.  But I also can't get into a story where the writing seems 2 dimensional and lacking descriptive ability.  This was writing at a level I've rarely seen, where the balance Brandon Sanderson has struck creates a real-world feel, bringing characters, cites, magic, the very terrain itself to life with such prose that you fall in love with it.

Definitely worth it! Can't wait to start on the second!
4015821
What an epic story!  I saw tons of people posting on Facebook how good this book was so I read the blurb and immediately bought it.  It is not your typical love story and I think that is what prompted me to want to read it more than anything else.  Beth Flynn did a superb job of transporting us back to the Florida of 1975, before cell phones and Bluetooth and all the modern forms of instant communication.

I was mesmerized by the storytelling.  The story is told from the perspective of Ginny Love, who becomes Kit when she is abducted by a motorcycle gang and becomes the responsibility of Grizz, the president of the club.  I thought it was ingenious of Beth to tell the story this way, because we the reader only get Kit's version, or her memory of how the story played out.  Because of this, the reader is left to formulate their opinions on how certain things play out in the story that perhaps actually played out differently had we been given other character's perspectives.

I couldn't put the book down.  I tried so hard to read slowly so that I wouldn't miss any clues, but truthfully how would I know what clues I was looking for?  I was truly blown away with the ending, because it tied up so many things that occurred during the book that I thought were going to turn out one way and in fact turned out a completely different way.  I highlighted so many things and wrote so many notes as I went that I know I will be doing a re-read of this book again very soon so that I can try to see when and where the clues were placed that would lead me to the ultimate conclusion.

Epic read.  Book 2 will be coming out in the Spring of 2015, called Out of Time and if it is anything like this book it will be another superb story from Beth.  Don't miss out on this book!!  You won't be sorry!
4553025
Such a great series.  The storytelling here is so amazing that I will be dealing with the emotions from it for a while. ;)
2714489
Caught from the first paragraph, I was transported to a world that I could see, smell, and almost taste.

Very little surprises me, but DK Holmberg manages to constuct a storyline twisted with rabbit holes you do not expect coming.

I have not been so completely captured by a series in 25 years. I couldn't put these books down, and when I did I still remained in his extraordinary world.

I've been touched by storytelling my whole life but I may not be able to pick up another series for awhile. I was sorry to see it end.

You will be amazed at the complexity of his characters, fall in love with each one, and they will never leave you.

My heart remains in the Svanth with Eris .

Bravo Mr Holmberg, I'm impressed. Much applause from a transplanted Minnesotan in Georgia.