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Transformation (Rai Kirah) 81 reviews
Carol Berg
Roc, 2000
A slave's dilemma
+ Intelligent plot and realistic characters are muddied by slow pacing and unbelievable plot points. Moderately recommended
+ You should be reading the book, not my review
+ Fast paced start to the Trilogy
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Duncton Tales: Volume One of "the Book of Silence" (The Book of Silence)6 reviews
William Horwood
Harpercollins, 1992
Best book you could possibly read
+ A brilliant book!
+ To Great For Words
+ On par with Tolkien's Lord of the Ring series.
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Myrren's Gift: The Quickening Book One (The Quickening) 41 reviews
Fiona Mcintosh
Eos, 2006
Quickening Trilogy
This trilogy I read in one summer. I loved them so much. There were so many plot twists and the writing style of Fiona McIntosh is incredible. She brings you into the story like no other. If you love fantasy, murder, mayhem, betrayl, and romance then hands down you will love the Quickening Trilogya ...
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Beguilement (The Sharing Knife, Book 1) 93 reviews
Lois McMaster Bujold
Eos, 2007
This Is Now My Favorite Series
+ I want More!
+ First in a Pair [or a series?]
I am not interrested in any other of Lois McMaster Bujold's works, but The Sharing Knife series is now my favorite romance ever!!! What is killing me is I cannot find another series like The Sharing Knife anywhere. Other authors that made me happy in the past are Laurell K. Hamilton and Jim ...
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Hammered 27 reviews
Elizabeth Bear
Spectra, 2004
Good one, ideal for anyone with cyberpunk withdrawal
+ Not Free SF Reader
+ Good first go that could have been better
+ Hero worship
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The Dark Mirror: Book One of the Bridei Chronicles23 reviews
Juliet Marillier
Tor Fantasy, 2007
A Captivating Journey
+ Everything You would want.
+ Good read
+ Intriguing...cleverly weaving fantasy with history
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War Of The Flowers,The96 reviews
Tad Williams
DAW, 2004
Original and Entertaining
+ Decent fantasy, but Mr. Williams can do much better
+ A different kind of fantasy
+ A unique, entertaining little story.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora139 reviews
Scott Lynch
Spectra, 2007
Fritz Lieber meets Glen Cook
+ Potential Galore And Hype To Match
+ Engrossing, Swashbuckling Tale - Can't Wait for Sequel
+ Very Well Done
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Path of Fate33 reviews
Diana Pharaoh Francis
Roc, 2003
A MUST read!
+ It's pretty good in my opinion
+ Path of Honor
+ Grrrrrrrrreat!
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The Bastard King (Scepter of Mercy, Book 1) 16 reviews
Dan Chernenko
Roc, 2004
Kicks off Turtledove's "Sceptre of Mercy" trilogy
+ good book/series
+ Above average, but not spectacular
This is the first of the three "Scepter of Mercy" books, which are
1) The Bastard King
2) The Chernagor Pirates
3) The Scepter's Return
Although he used the pen-name Dan Chernenko, these books were actually written by Harry Turtledove. Apparently he felt the books were different from ...
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Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, Book 1)122 reviews
Robin Hobb
Spectra, 2002
Robin Hobb Rocks
+ Finally, a series worthly to rival "The Lord of the Rings"
+ 4 1/2! Robin Hobb does it again!
+ First 200 pages can be skimmed, the rest is pretty good
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The Anvil of the World33 reviews
Kage Baker
Tor Fantasy, 2004
A Journey to Salesh-by-the-Sea
+ Can I buy the movie rights?
The Anvil of the World (2003) is a standalone fantasy novel. The Children of the Sun are a very prolific people, spreading throughout the world. The Smiths are the most widespread people among the Children of the Sun. Their god -- the Smith himself -- expects them to be ingenious, coming up with ...
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Bloodring (Thorn St. Croix, Book 1)15 reviews
Faith Hunter
Roc Trade, 2006
Wonderful new world!
+ absolutely different
+ Fabulous!
+ A Real Page Turner!
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King's Dragon (Crown of Stars, Vol. 1)90 reviews
Kate Elliott
DAW, 1998
An Epic tale that will surely please
+ A fine start with some flaws
I haven't finished the series yet but so far I have loved all the books up to book four. That is where I left off and have just ordered the remainder of the seven book series. King's Dragon is a rich tale with great characters. I would recommend this series highly. I have read and reread the first ...
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Smoke and Shadows (The Smoke Trilogy, Book 1)32 reviews
Tanya Huff
DAW, 2005
Promising Start to Spin-Off Series; Light & Exciting
+ Smoke and Shadows
+ loved it
+ Better than the Blood Series
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Path of Fate33 reviews
Diana Pharaoh Francis
Roc, 2003
A MUST read!
+ It's pretty good in my opinion
+ Path of Honor
+ Grrrrrrrrreat!
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King's Dragon (Crown of Stars, Vol. 1)90 reviews
Kate Elliott
DAW, 1998
An Epic tale that will surely please
+ A fine start with some flaws
I haven't finished the series yet but so far I have loved all the books up to book four. That is where I left off and have just ordered the remainder of the seven book series. King's Dragon is a rich tale with great characters. I would recommend this series highly. I have read and reread the first ...
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Transformation (Rai Kirah)81 reviews
Carol Berg
Roc, 2000
A slave's dilemma
+ Intelligent plot and realistic characters are muddied by slow pacing and unbelievable plot points. Moderately recommended
+ You should be reading the book, not my review
+ Fast paced start to the Trilogy
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War Of The Flowers,The96 reviews
Tad Williams
DAW, 2004
Original and Entertaining
+ Decent fantasy, but Mr. Williams can do much better
+ A different kind of fantasy
+ A unique, entertaining little story.
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Hammered27 reviews
Elizabeth Bear
Spectra, 2004
Good one, ideal for anyone with cyberpunk withdrawal
+ Not Free SF Reader
+ Good first go that could have been better
+ Hero worship
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