Fortress Frontier is quite incredible. Cole shows his wonderful maturity as an author. The book is plotted masterfully. The world and magic system havFortress Frontier is quite incredible. Cole shows his wonderful maturity as an author. The book is plotted masterfully. The world and magic system have an added depth that readers might have missed in Control Point. Furthermore, Cole shows his ability to work on two levels: he’s both bold, and fascinatingly subtle when necessary. Bookbinder’s perspective might help some readers relate to the action and events more than they did in Control Point. All in all, Fortress Frontier is an incredible installment in a series that has truly won this middle-of-the-roader over. I can’t wait to see what Cole comes up with next.
Ice Forged was a quick, fun read. While there isn’t much that separates it from a lot of other epic fantasy, Martin sets a firm foundation for the resIce Forged was a quick, fun read. While there isn’t much that separates it from a lot of other epic fantasy, Martin sets a firm foundation for the rest of the series. Fans of epic fantasy, who are willing to overlook some been-there-done-that aspects of the book, will probably really enjoy Ice Forged. It’s one of those books that will make people remember why they love the genre so much in the first place. There’s something to be said about a fight against all odds, and strong hope in dark times. Martin sets a wonderful stage and colors it with loveable characters, and brings to life a wonderful world with her smooth prose. While the book isn’t perfect, it is a good introduction to a promising series.
There’s a lot here to like. Crilley establishes himself as a good author with a flair for world building and character development. That being said, tThere’s a lot here to like. Crilley establishes himself as a good author with a flair for world building and character development. That being said, the world itself could have used a bit more historical background, and the unfortunate cookie-cutter bad guy dragged the plot down into a predictable pit that it could have easily avoided. All in all, The Lazarus Machine is a good effort that will delight many readers, while leaving others, like myself, feeling a little disappointed.
While I did lament the fact that Liv and Creedmoor didn’t have more time in the limelight, and I did miss their perspectives, I did end up growing ratWhile I did lament the fact that Liv and Creedmoor didn’t have more time in the limelight, and I did miss their perspectives, I did end up growing rather fond of Ransom and his odd ideas and ideals as the novel progressed. It might take readers some time to warm up to the fellow, but it is worth it. Gilman manages to make The Rise of Ransom City a complex, engaging and unique grand finale to his wonderful series.
You know those series that are absolute train wrecks, but for whatever reason you can't stop reading them? Yeah, that's what this one is to me. Each bYou know those series that are absolute train wrecks, but for whatever reason you can't stop reading them? Yeah, that's what this one is to me. Each book makes me cringe, and I still go back for more. I guess I enjoy punishment, or something.
I have a few thoughts:
1A. While Neill has laid off the eyebrows a bit, there is still enough arching eyebrows to make me wonder if she struggles, as an author, to describe pretty much anything. Really, I UNDERSTAND THAT ETHAN HAS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE EYEBROWS EVER PUT ON A HUMAN BEING IN THE HISTORY OF EVER, BUT CAN WE STOP HEARING ABOUT IT? PEOPLE are more than their eyebrows.
1B: I must have read about eyebrows being "imperiously arched" about a hundred times. REALLY? If you are going to have a damn eyebrow obsession, go to your thersaurus and just pick adjectives at random. Ethan arched his eyebrow royally. Ethan arched his eyebrow arrogantly. Ethan arched his eyebrow bossily. Hell, I don't even care if he arched the damn thing HUNGRILY... just, for the LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY have him arch his stupid eyebrows some way that does NOT involve the word "imperious" or any variation therein.
2. The book is horribly predictable. I mean, almost painfully so. It's a lot of song and dance to draw aout the sexual tension for an ending that may or may not have various people who actually enjoy this series swooning. It's an ending that you all know will take place, even before you read the stupid book.
3. I understand that Merit is the badasses of all badassess, but unless she has superhuman time management skills (or can freeze time), all that she ends up doing in one night has absolutely no way to actually get done before she either has a nervous breakdown or just dies from being overwhelmed.
4. Near death scene. Cliche. Really, really cliche and really, really pointless.
Okay, that's it. I really need to leave this series behind. It's just one of those train wrecks where I seem to have to see exactly how bad the dumb thing gets before it's over. I don't get the thrill. I really, really don't. ...more
.... The plot moves forward at a stately pace. Not too fast, and not too slow. Though due to having to adjust to the idea of Minds and their communica.... The plot moves forward at a stately pace. Not too fast, and not too slow. Though due to having to adjust to the idea of Minds and their communication, it did take me a little time and some minor effort to really immerse myself in the proceedings. However, Banks doesn’t disappoint. His world is top notch. The Minds are fascinating and very compelling. The plot is interesting and peppered with plenty of Banks’ tell-tale depth and thought. The Hydrogen Sonata is not only unique and high quality, but it’s also fascinating and will leave the reader pondering long after they read the last page.
Reaper is a step above and ahead of Lightbringer. McEntire has grown immensely between her two books and while Lightbringer showed immense potential, Reaper is a step above and ahead of Lightbringer. McEntire has grown immensely between her two books and while Lightbringer showed immense potential, Reaper lives up to that potential. Though there are some minor issues with characterization and plotting, Reaper is sure to please. It’s a strong second installment in a young adult series that I have enjoyed immensely so far, and I’m not saying that lightly, as I usually don’t mix with YA well. McEntire has not only proved that she has a promising career as a complex, layered, and talented author, but that she also has the ability to redefine the young adult genre.
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