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Summary: One of Ms. Spangler's Greatest Works
Review: Having read all of the books in Ms. Spangler's Shielder series, I can honestly say that this latest book is second only to Shadow Crossing (which was one of my all-time favorite books). I have heard rumors that this is the last of the series, and I for one sincerely hope the rumors are untrue. I whole-heartedly recommend this enormously enjoyable read.
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Summary: A great addition to the series -
Review: I have read all five books in this series and loved them all, but this one was truly a great read. Love, passion, sacrifice and faith were all there. Jenna was strong, and I disagree with the reader who said she took too long to accept the Leor lifestyle. Jenna and Arion were perfect and Spangler brought them together in just the right way spending just the right amount of time or their differences and on how they come to love each other. This is one of the best series I've read. It is better enjoyed in order, but any way you read these books will prove that Spangler is a great writer. I hope she continues with this series. I can't get enough of the characters and the plot lines.
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Summary: Catherine Spangler Fan!
Review: In order to get into this story, I had to ignore the descriptions of Arion at the start. I kept reading and toward the end I really enjoyed the book. Jenna was a worthy heroine and Arion ended up being tender and caring. I haven't read all of this series, but I have read some so I could appreciate the other characters. I liked the android Maxine's input, which often made me laugh. I enjoyed Shadow Fires enough that I plan to purchase the books I've missed in the series.
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Summary: Good Story
Review: In order to get into this story, I had to ignore the descriptions of Arion at the start. I wasn't too appreciative of the inter-species mating, and prefer heroes with hair. Can't help it, it's true. But Ms. Spangler's works that I've read in the past were unique, so I kept reading and toward the end I really enjoyed the book. Jenna was a worthy heroine and Arion ended up being tender and caring. I haven't read all of this series, but I have read some so I could appreciate the other characters. I liked the android Maxine's input, which often made me laugh. I enjoyed Shadow Fires enough that I plan to purchase the books I've missed in the series.
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Summary: Can't wait for more
Review: Ms. Spangler is a new author for me, and when I read a new author I usually get a book with a common storyline, so when I found out about her Shielder's series, it reminded me of Jayne Ann Krentz's Shield's Lady. But Shadow Fires is so much MORE! It was exciting and romantic and funny, I though there were just so moments whrn he was trying to relate to his wife that were sweet and funny. I have already gone out and bought the rest of the series, and I am so excited. I love it when I find a new author! You'll been done with this books in 5 hours, and that's with interupptions.
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Summary: Slow starter but ultimately satisfying
Review: One of the previous reviewers listed all of the problems with the book so I won't repeat them. I will say that the book becomes satisfying when you see how the Leors want to change. They are very interested in not staying a warlike race. I really liked how Jenna realized her mistake and was willing to take responibility for it. You won't be disappointed by the end. Don't mistake me -this isn't the greatest book ever written but I think it was a good introduction to Spangler's work.
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Summary: OK
Review: Shadow Fire is the fifth book in the Shielder series. Since I am a great fan of futuristic/sci fi novels I have read and, for the most part, liked the entire series. I liked this book the least. Jenna's refusal to try to understand the new culture she finds herself in becomes quite tedious. Her responses appear more those of a petulant child than a woman who understands what it's like to be judged on appearances. Still an good read for fans of the series.
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Summary: Catherine Spangler Fan!
Review: Some authors write what's safe, Ms. Spangler elevates the bar with an innovative story! I enjoyed Shadow Fires. The Leors were incredibly unique. Jenna a well-drawn heroine. I wait (impatiently) for your next book.
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Summary: So many wasted opportunities
Review: This book is set far in the future, when races are significantly more distinct than they are now. Our heroin's race (Shielders) are fighting a loosing battle with another race (Controlers), who want to take over the Universe. A third race (Leor) are trying to stay neutral. They have more advanced weaponry but a small, infertile population. To combat this infertility, Leor chief Arion bargains for a Shielder wife. (So far, so good.)Jenna is an outcast among the Shielders due to her clairvoyant visions. She is treated so badly, that she hides her face when walking in public, hoping not to be recognized. Jenna volunteers to be the Arion's wife. This could have been a strong point of the book, with Jenna hoping to improve her life, but instead she goes only because she believes she had a clairvoyant vision. Jenna expects to be as poorly treated by the Leor as she was by the Shielders. Unfortunately for the reader, she is correct. The Leor are barely civil to Jenna and actively prevent anyone from helping her learn the rules of their society. The Leor society is activly repulsive: totalitarian government, slavery, and childrent raised enmass by the government. Moreover, the plot elements keep getting more and more unreasonable. Jenna welcomes her brother happily and unreservedly, despite knowing that he dislikes her and has actively avoiding seeing or talking to her for 14 years. The Leor society allegedly respects people with clairvoyant visions, but there is no evidence of that in their treatment of Jenna. Another Leor chief's inter-racial wife flaunts tribal law and customs without consequence, and convinces most people in her tribe to do likewise, also without consequence. Jenna & Arion's mystical marriage ceremony (a highlight of the book) should have helped her understand her husband and the society; despite all reason and logic dictating otherwise, it doesn't. Overall, this is a depressing, negative, internally inconsistent book. Mrs. Spangler's other books are far supperior to this one. Buy one of them instead.
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Summary: So many wasted opportunities
Review: This book is set far in the future, when races are significantly more distinct than they are now. Our heroin's race (Shielders) are fighting a loosing battle with another race (Controlers), who want to take over the Universe. A third race (Leor) are trying to stay neutral. They have more advanced weaponry but a small, infertile population. To combat this infertility, Leor chief Arion bargains for a Shielder wife. (So far, so good.) Jenna is an outcast among the Shielders due to her clairvoyant visions. She is treated so badly, that she hides her face when walking in public, hoping not to be recognized. Jenna volunteers to be the Arion's wife. This could have been a strong point of the book, with Jenna hoping to improve her life, but instead she goes only because she believes she had a clairvoyant vision. Jenna expects to be as poorly treated by the Leor as she was by the Shielders. Unfortunately for the reader, she is correct. The Leor are barely civil to Jenna and actively prevent anyone from helping her learn the rules of their society. The Leor society is activly repulsive: totalitarian government, slavery, and childrent raised enmass by the government. Moreover, the plot elements keep getting more and more unreasonable. Jenna welcomes her brother happily and unreservedly, despite knowing that he dislikes her and has actively avoiding seeing or talking to her for 14 years. The Leor society allegedly respects people with clairvoyant visions, but there is no evidence of that in their treatment of Jenna. Another Leor chief's inter-racial wife flaunts tribal law and customs without consequence, and convinces most people in her tribe to do likewise, also without consequence. Jenna & Arion's mystical marriage ceremony (a highlight of the book) should have helped her understand her husband and the society; despite all reason and logic dictating otherwise, it doesn't. Overall, this is a depressing, negative, internally inconsistent book. Mrs. Spangler's other books are far supperior to this one. Buy one of them instead.
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