I want to move to Kai's world!
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When I read the description of the book, I was intrigued, but will admit, it was the 2-star review that truly made me want to buy the book and see if it was as 'boring' as the other reviewer said it was.

I beg to differ. To me, it wasn't boring at all. Slow? Yes. Filled with dramatic elements that didn't go anywhere? Yes. But I did love the story. I hope we will hear more about the planetarium and get to see more love stories from those who work there.

As I mentioned, there are a few dramatic elements that came up, made me think - okay, here's where the drama starts - and then nothing happened. And this happened in several places. If they would go back and remove those 'loss leaders' I think it would help the book.

But, I still didn't find the book boring. Kai is a sweetie. Thinking his "sun" or soulmate was gone forever, dead, he had made a life for himself creating planets. Suddenly, he finds out his sun is still alive and living on a planet his kind created. What's a moon to do? Why go rescue his sun of course. Added to it, Kai is actually a good guy and is prepared to give his sun up if he would be happier where he was.

Kai and Ollie are sweet and I'll admit, I teared up at the end.

And the world building? The author did a fantastic job at the beginning. I think it kind of petered out once they went to rescue Ollie. However, I hope there will be another Sun/Moon book and that all the wonderful things about a species of planet builders will come out.

Very much looking forward to the next book...
155917
I am so far beyond addicted to this series. I read First World on a whim because I'd reached the end of most of the other series I've become hooked on and I couldn't beat the price. Now I'm up to my eyeballs in these awe-inspiring worlds and I can't get enough. And it isn't just the imagery either... I'm head over heels for the characters. I howl with joy. I roll my eyes in frustration. And, without fail, I weep when I turn the last page because now I have to wait again to immerse myself in what has become my favorite fantasy worlds.
347858
Oh my gosh, what do you want me to say?  I love the Kingdom series and I greatly admire Marie Hall.  I adore the world she's created for us to get lost in, and my view on the 'bad boys' of fairy tales has changed significantly.

I was most excited to read about James Hook.  He's one of my favorite villains (partially Jason Isaac's fault-can I get an amen?).  I really, REALLY enjoyed this story.  There's a lot of steam and sweetness and my lord, can I have a pirate yet?

I think Marie Hall is an incredible writer, and I truly believe she's the creator of grown-up fairy tales, happy endings included.  She inspires me and I can only ever hope my books will be as amazing as hers one day.

Thanks for another great read, Marie! I can't wait to read more of your work in the future.  You've got a fan here. <3
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As soon as I finished reading Gates of Thread and Stone, I instantly picked this book up. The first book ended on such a cliff hanger!

In this thrilling sequel, Kai is sent away to another city that claims it needs help protecting itself. The people of Ninurta find this as such a surprise because they didn't even know that there were other cities out there at all. They thought they were all alone. They see this as an opportunity to open up some new trade routes and help one another, so a group (led by Kai, of course) is sent to this new city to help out. Mason goes with them as well. The thing is, this other city may have had other ideas in mind besides just getting help.

I have to say that I enjoyed this sequel even more than the first book, which is saying a lot, because I loved the first book. Kai was even more badass compared to her former self in book one. She has definitely grown a lot which is pretty awesome. Avan is now an Infinite, which kind of sucks because he and Kai had such a great relationship that he can't exactly remember anymore now. He just doesn't seem like himself at all anymore, so I'm really hoping that in a future book he gets his memories back *crosses fingers*.

I have to say that Mason is probably my favorite character because he's just always there for Kai and he has such a crush on her, it's adorable. Mason helps Kai stay strong through some really tough times. I also really liked Reev as a character, who is Kai's brother. They have had such a strong relationship their whole lives though I have been a bit iffy of him at times, because Kai always seems to suspect him of something though he seems to always be innocent in the end.

I didn't think that what happened in this book was predictable at all, which I loved. I definitely can't wait for another book in this series, because I need to know what happens next! I highly suggest checking this series out as soon as you can!
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This book was well worth the wait!  As usual Karpov Kinrade delivered an amazing, vividly colorful world.  I always look forward to the new books in this series, it takes me to a place to forget the world, if only for little while.  You will not be disappointed in this series in any way!  The world they have created is so imaginative and written so thoughtfully, that you can actually picture the settings.  Please, if you have not read this series or have not read this book, GO AND GET THEM!
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This is my second book Ive read of Victorias and my god, the worlds she builds and the characters she brings to life are just simply amazing. She is such an amazing story-teller that putting down the book was futile. I really regret putting off reading this story. Victoria is definitely on my list of auto-buy authors. She really is a wonderful author and story teller.

This story follows Kell who is a magician who can travel between Londons, and yeah there is more than one London. Grey, Red, White, and Black. Black has been destroyed and the doors between worlds has been sealed shut and only two, Kell and Holland, can travel between worlds. Kell is betrayed after traveling to White London where he flees to Grey London and there he meets Lila Bard. Where they both set out on an adventure to save the world. Let me just say that Lila Bard is a thief and a badass! She is willing to risk her life for Kell and their friendship gives me life. Then there is Rhy who is brothers with Kell, but not by blood. Honestly they are so cute together and they may not be brothers by blood but they are bound to each other. Plus Rhy is hilarious. I cant even choose who is my favorite character in this book, I mean Lila is probably top of the list though. Then there is Holland and let me just say I hate/love him. He is crazy but I feel for him. I just hope we haven't seen the last of him but also that isn't as crazy as when we first met him.

Now lets talk about this world. I love parallel universes, alternate worlds, traveling between worlds, anything having to do with magic really. And this has all that and more. Its crazy intense. I mean the action does not stop coming. Every few chapters there was something happening. And let me just say Kell can get himself in to some s***. Which I love because Lila was pretty much the one to save the day and who doesnt love a girl who saves the day? I am certain that February is going to kill me, not only do we get this sequel we get The Raven King as well. Yeah I will be dead after I read both of these, but I will die a happy death. Because I get more Lila and Kell and Rhy. Which I cant wait for.

Overall I loved this book and it so lived up to the hype surrounding it and I cant wait till the next one. I also have the awesome opportunity to meet Victoria in February, which I am so excited for! I can not wait to tell her that her books are amazing! Im also sure you guys have heard the news that she signed an 8 book deal. One of those books being a YA book called This Savage Song, which sounds amazing, and the other being the sequel to Vicious, which oh my god guys was amazing! I honestly cant even think after reading one of Victorias books. She just turns my brain to mush. But Vicious was just as amazing and I cant wait to see more of Victor! Well I kind of got side-tracked from what I was here to do, which was tell you just how amazing A Darker Shade of Magic really was. If you haven't read this one I really really suggest you give it a try! Its so interesting and keeps you up till the wee hours of the morning just to find out what happens! And let me just say that ending was really good. Seriously guys pick this one up! You won't regret it!
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If you like fantasy and fabulous world building then this is a book you should read. Aki is now one of my most favorite characters ever. I liked Shane a lot but Aki hit me right in the heart. I think this is the beginning of a series. It has to be because I need to know more about the other APs and Candy and Paris....more please!!!
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I love love love this book and I totally want to move to Nocturnal Falls. I found this series by accident and I am so very glad that I did. I thought I would read a chapter or two before bed one night and low and behold I ended up staying up way to late to read the entire book!  Kristen has a way of pulling you totally into this book. I am so excited  to continue reading this series!
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Love this first journey into the mind of Dargent and the future world of Arican! I skipped to the Book 1-4 volume after this. I'm hoping for a book 5 someday too!
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Oh my goodness! I love where this story is going! I'm so excited for Cinder and all her friends. Seeing how you weave in the fairy tale is one of my favorite things! Thanks so much for writing these!
2184108
Love this series. I love Kenyon books, they take me to a new world and keep me on my toes with action!
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I just love this band and was so excited when she finally got her story!!  I also loved getting the chance to learn her side of the story of her and her brother growing up. Man, the secrets she kept from him!!  No wonder she was so stressed and Standoffish. She had a lot on her plate AND trying to get the band to stardom level. Kai was just what she needed!

Kai was moving up faster than expected in his company and when he landed Jaded Regret, he knew that his life would change. He just never expected to meet her. She has challenges and keeps people st a distance but he is going to change all that.

LOVE THESE TWO. ANOTHER Great book by this author!
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With a fluid writing style and vivid imagery, the author's debut will hook you instantly.  He paints such a clear picture, I feel like Giggleswick could be a real place--and truth be told, I wish it was!  I would go there tomorrow...I'm DYING to try knicklebeans and I would love to hang out with Trixie!  It's a world you'll want to escape to again and again.  I can't wait for books 2 and 3!
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Awakening was a great progression to an already fun and interesting story. I absolutely love Merlin and his bad boy brother Vane, and poor Ryan literally has the fate of the world on her shoulders. (Like being 17 and in love with two brothers isn't hard enough.) We get to meet even more fantastic mythological creatures and go on an even crazier adventure. The End is coming and I can't wait to see if Ryan can save the world, her boyfriend, and her heart or if it's all going to fall apart. In my opinion definitely recommended.
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Just as I suspected after devouring her Guild Hunter series, this was a book and series opener that I would love.  Amazing worldbuilding, plotting, and characters.  I was eager to dive in and now I'm eager to press on.

I'm well aware that because I'm coming to this one late, most folks already know the score, but I just can't help myself so I'm doing a summary.  Haha!

The story is set not far into the future and the earth as we know it is populated by three races: humans, advanced psychic humans known as Psy, and the animal shifting changlings.  Several generations before, the Psy began instituting changes because they feared the trouble that came with emotions so they instituted laws that brought Silence.  Now all Psy are indoctrinated as young to suppress feelings and emotions and any weaknesses or flaws for fear of death or a mind=wiping.  The Psy are also not born equal with some having more psychic power and these are know as Cardinals.  Cardinal Psy are generally slated to hold a powerful Council position and ruthlessly gain it and keep it.

Slave to Sensation begins with Sascha Duncan being sent out on a business dealing between her Psy family and the unheard of partnership with a powerful changling pack.  Sascha suspects her cunning mother has a purpose for this business deal as does the alpha, Lucas Hunter.  Sascha has to walk a tightrope between psy and changling hostilities and intrigues, but this is nothing new because she's been doing that all her life.  Sascha considers herself a broken psy because unlike her people, she feels and senses emotion in others.  Her very freedom and life is at stake so she has developed the strongest mindshields ever to protect her secret.  Only now, with the contact she has to the sensual Lucas, her shields are cracking and it's only a matter of time before her secret is out.

Lucas is the alpha of his pack of leopards and it is his job to protect them.  Only now, his pack and others have had females go missing and then their bodies are found tortured days later.  The scent of a Psy male is on them and the Psy leadership is suppressing the investigation.  The changelings are organizing for war if the psy can't be brought to justice.  Lucas has his own plans to gain justice and revenge, but avoid a war- he'll use the opening he has when the Duncan family agreed to a business deal.  Sascha Duncan is his way inside to investigate if he can only break through her coldness to gain the information he needs.  His encounters with Sascha surprise him because he senses that she is hiding that she feels and she is denying the truth of what he shares from his investigation because it leads close to home.  Lucas is also aware that his panther side doesn't see enemy when he sees Sascha.

I enjoyed the introduction to the Psy-Changling world and the characters.  It was exciting to have the story paired with the intense intrigue surrounding Sascha's secrets and also the psy serial killer.  The romance development was a little weak, but the romance was full of passion and connection.  I suspect this is a little because it was the first book in the series and somethings gotta give so maybe the next books can focus more strongly on development now that the groundwork is laid.

I look forward to what is to come now that things are starting to come out about the psy race and the tension between the races.  Each of the wolf and leopard pack members introduced seem to have a story to tell.  I would definitely recommend this book/series to paranormal romance fans.
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Summer of Frost is the 3rd book in the Forever Fae series by L.P. Dover.  As before, we get to return to the world of the Fae, and with each new court you enter a world full of beautiful characters that you cant help but love!  You will get to see interaction with all of the characters involved; past, present and future  allowing you to stay in touch with old favorites and keeping you wanting more for the new ones.  It picks up with Drake the Dragon Fae and Sorcha from the Winter Court.  Sorcha is a strong leading female who is very outspoken and very capable of taking care of herself  which is something I really look for in a book!

I wasn't sure how the author could make the following stories better, and different, but she certainly has!
L.P. Dover has become one of my favorite authors!

**I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal on Goodreads)
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I am happy to recommend this book to all my friends who would like to travel to a new place and also have adventure along the way. Kathryn Lane 's descriptive and sensory writing treats us to the sights, smells, and tastes of each setting of the story. I can't wait to see where Nikki will go next!