One of the best protagonists ever!
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Wow...what a novel.  This is where Holden Caufield would have ended up had he remained a young man for fifty years.  I made the mistake of reading Choke prior to this novel and it almost made me skip another CP book, but boy am I glad I read it.
Fight Club is a story about all of the anger most young men of this generation have bottled up inside--and it is told with deep, rich layers of satire and humor that made me want to reread the book when I was done.  How Chuck managed to come up with idea after idea, line after line for an entire novel, I'll never know.  It had to be exhausting.  And when you're finished reading this book, you'll be exhausted too.
Buy it!  Worth every penny.
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Read the ARC of this before it came out and OH. MY. LORD. It was such a fun adventure to read, and there were moments where putting it down was so out of the question, because I couldn't function till I knew what came next. Relai is an incredible protagonist. I loved how human this other worldly princess felt. She had doubts and flaws like everyone, but also such staggering goodness and strength. And the characters around her? So dimensional and fun and weird and mysterious that you are constantly left guessing what you think you know, until out of nowhere, they ALL become your faves. I adored this story. It was the kind where upon finishing, I hugged the physical book to my chest, wishing it wasn't over. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next installment! A.C. Weston's debut is a total knockout.
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I am a big fan of Spectyr and the other "books of the Order".  I picked this up immediately after reading Geist, and was gutted that I would have to wait for the third book to come out, Wrayth (which has recently been released!)

I find the characters richly detailed, compelling, and engaging.  I am tired of the same old tropes, but Ballantine really delivers a unique storyline where it is NOT easy to jump ahead and guess the punchline.  I am sympathetic to the characters and their situation, and that applies to both the "good" and the "bad" characters.

If you are a fan of well-written, nicely paced fantasy with rich characterization, you can't go wrong with Spectyr!  But, I would advise you to have all of the books all lined up because after you gulp down Geist and Spectyr, you will want to throw yourself immediately into Wrayth!  Ballantine is definitely an author to keep an eye on!
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I could chat about the lead character of this book, Lisbeth Salander, all day--she is that fascinating to me. She is hugely problematic, but also incredibly compelling and almost super-hero-ish(is that a word?) in her maneuverings and intrigues. I loved the first book of this series, and I think that I loved this book even more. I am looking forward to the third and final installment, but with a heavy heart, knowing that there will be no more...
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Truly love this character! I laughed out loud more than a few times!
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I love this trilogy so far! It's been awhile since something has caught my attention so thoroughly. Rezkin is an excellent character!
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Razia is one of my favorite book characters. She's certainly not perfect - she's bold, stubborn, and often gets in her own way - but she's a ton of fun to read! My favorite thing about Razia is that I never once, throughout the entire series, felt sorry for her. As flawed as she starts, and as much as she grows, she always manages to take care of herself (or get into trouble trying!) And she's joined in her many adventures by a great cast of slimy pirates, spiritual scientists, and a completely crazy family.

If your idea of a perfect female lead is someone noble, beautiful, and demure, then this is not the character you are looking for. But if you're up for a fun, adventurous, hard-to-put-down story, then I definitely recommend the Razia series!
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DD Warren is one of my top 3 favorite female protagonists. Strong, intelligent, no-nonsense, the character is written so well by Ms. Gardner that you really get to know her and like her. Fear Nothing did not disappoint me. We see DD at her weakest and strongest. I loved that we got to see Alex a bit more - he is the best counter-balance for DD it's hard to remember he's not real (though I wish he was!!). The story is crafted well with numerous suspects and a continually shifting theory of who is the bad guy/gal. And just when you think you can't possibly redeem a hopeless character, Gardner does it. She makes you feel sorry for someone you should not feel sorry for!

I was getting antsy at the end because so much new information was dumped on us in one or two chapters that almost completely changed the story. There were also numerous references to Adeline shivering in the cold, which, to my understanding, someone who can't feel sensations such as pain would not have felt. All in all, though, it's a page turner and a great addition to the DD Warren collection.
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I won't talk about plot points, or try to sound professional when i'm not a professional. I love Elliot Kay's  charactors. Tanner Malone is an awesome protagonist, and i love him, as if he were a real person. he's not some super hero, he's the leader of an ensemble cast. He's not the stongest, the biggest or the toughest, but he's earnest, honest and a man of integrity, and he brings out the best in honest people and the worst in those that lack charector. but his story could not be told without a fully fleshed-out supporting cast. These charactors are real the Mr. Kay, and so became real to me. This book was an awesome crescendo to the series, and though the author says there will be another book, I'm content with the way things ended with this book.
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Crash is a great character in the PsyCop universe. He was such a spirited, enigmatic, mysterious figure that just begs a background story. This did not disappoint. I really wanted to know what drew Jacob to him and what his true feelings were for Vic. I love the insight we get on Carolyn and the extra bits on Constantine. The interaction with his mother was unexpected but a great bonus. I hate that I've already finished and have to wait until the next book. Great job, Jordan.
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First and foremost, thank you David for being so wonderful to your fans and continuing to feed our appetites for adventure! As soon as I got the latest book in Post-Human series, I opened up my Kindle and did a marathon reading of all five books! Indeed, my eyes are gritty and it's quite late, but the feelings of wonder and excitement are circling through my veins! The entire series is wonderfully written, Inhuman is no exception. The twists and turns are always there, and just when you think you have it all figured out, you turn a page and find an infinite number of new possibilies staring back at you. As you unravel the latest tangle our heroes find themselves in you learn more about the wonderful world David created, filled with characters that become more tangible the deeper you get into the story. Every character is very well written and very human, despite the post human world they inhabit. There are no supermen, just men with their flaws, who are heros to some and villains to others. Love the series, and hope there is more:)
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This author is one of my favorites! She draws you in so you feel like the character she is writing about! I really hope she continues with some of the character s to write more books in this series!
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A fantastic protagonist, a spooky story, and rock solid writing make this one a must read.
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I absolutely LOVE this character and this book! She's smart, sexy, strong and most of all, can kick your ass!!! The storyline moves smooth and the ending is awesome!! Definite read for anyone who loves mystery and suspense with a huge side of whoop-ass!
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Sometimes first person narration annoys me, but in this case, Joel Rosenberg writes well, cleverly, and does an excellent job, and the narration draws the reader into the story with an action-packed, devastating introduction that eventually launches a desperate search for the President of the United States. As the next book in the series, the author brings his characters back with skill and charm. The whole novel is one action adventure after the next, and it's very exciting and throught-provoking. It's like re-meeting an old friend in the narrator, J.B. Collins. Rosenberg may write fiction, but the way he writes makes one think he's a prophet or just very aware of how close to the edge of a precipice humanity is at when it comes to 21 century terrorist plots, especially ISIS. Rosenberg does not generalize all Muslims as terrorists, either, just the extremists involved in ISIS. It makes me appreciate the depth and consideration this author has for people and occurrences in the Middle East in general. You must read this book and other books Rosenberg writes!
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Great story, great character!!! Look forward to more from this series!
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This guy is truly amazing; I've read most of his books, and he never fails to delight the reader on multiple levels. His droll humor and lively character development add layer upon layer to plot and atmosphere. The surprise real-life characters who make" guest appearances" add to the believability of the story. This book is hard to put down and I can't wait for the next installment!