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Summary: Fast, bloody, magical, but watch out guys!
Review: A fast-paced novel based in Oklahoma of a ancient witch who steals the bodies of her daughters to live in, then uses them up to breed the next generation. This book demonstrates exactly how hormone-driven young men *can* be if they allow themselves to think with their "little heads" and indulge in substance abuse.Intense magical descriptions, with a fascinating twist at the end that I'd love to see Ms. Lackey follow up on in another book.
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Summary: Fast, bloody, magical, but watch out guys!
Review: A fast-paced novel based in Oklahoma of a ancient witch who steals the bodies of her daughters to live in, then uses them up to breed the next generation. This book demonstrates exactly how hormone-driven young men *can* be if they allow themselves to think with their "little heads" and indulge in substance abuse. Intense magical descriptions, with a fascinating twist at the end that I'd love to see Ms. Lackey follow up on in another book.
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Summary: Disappointing Final Volume
Review: Having really enjoyed the first two Tregarde books, this one was a great disappointment that I had several problems with. As the series was stopped here, it went out on a low point. The biggest problem by far is that Diana is a secondary character in her own book. Of 300 pages I doubt she got 100 of them. Even when she is "on-screen" she's overshadowed by the high school students. The true main characters are the high school students, spoiled, self-centred, shallow and mean-spirited high school students. Even the ones who are made out to be the good kids eventually show their darker side, and do so after the evil has been vanquished. As well, possibly due to her lack of being the main character Diana does not seem to be the same as she was previously. This new catch phrase "Jesus Cluny Frog", where the heck did that come from? As well she no longer seemed to be the caring Guardian she was before. She also lacks even the limited forensic skills she showed in previous books. She was never an ace investigator, but at least she tried in the other two books. Here she decides the villain must be an adult, and can't find one so she shields a couple students and then waits for the villain to reveal herself. Somebody with a special investigator card from the police, and a friend in Det. Mark Valdez should have better skills than the reactive wait for the villain to reveal herself while she causes more harm. It was nice to see Mark Valdez again. Unfortunately he does nothing. He chauffeurs Diana and then waits in a barn. Literally. As well, the sub-plot of the goddess under Tulsa goes out with a whimper, never really happens. The villainess is easily the best thing about the book. An aged sorceress in a young body, gorgeous, evil, ruthless and totally without a redeeming characteristic. Yet, she is unable to manipulate the high school students unless they themselves have given her a hook by doing wrong themselves. Despite my criticisms, this isn't a bad book. It is firmly average, worthy of an evening or two's entertainment. However, it is not a Diana Tregarde book as we know it as she is at best a secondary character. The writing is, as with the previous two, fast-paced and easy to read. R.I.P. Diana, it is a shame your last book had you as a secondary character.
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Summary: Disappointing Final Volume
Review: Having really enjoyed the first two Tregarde books, this one was a great disappointment that I had several problems with. As the series was stopped here, it went out on a low point. The biggest problem by far is that Diana is a secondary character in her own book. Of 300 pages I doubt she got 100 of them. Even when she is "on-screen" she's overshadowed by the high school students. The true main characters are the high school students, spoiled, self-centred, shallow and mean-spirited high school students. Even the ones who are made out to be the good kids eventually show their darker side, and do so after the evil has been vanquished. As well, possibly due to her lack of being the main character Diana does not seem to be the same as she was previously. This new catch phrase "Jesus Cluny Frog", where the heck did that come from? As well she no longer seemed to be the caring Guardian she was before. She also lacks even the limited forensic skills she showed in previous books. She was never an ace investigator, but at least she tried in the other two books. Here she decides the villain must be an adult, and can't find one so she shields a couple students and then waits for the villain to reveal herself. Somebody with a special investigator card from the police, and a friend in Det. Mark Valdez should have better skills than the reactive wait for the villain to reveal herself while she causes more harm. It was nice to see Mark Valdez again. Unfortunately he does nothing. He chauffeurs Diana and then waits in a barn. Literally. As well, the sub-plot of the goddess under Tulsa goes out with a whimper, never really happens. The villainess is easily the best thing about the book. An aged sorceress in a young body, gorgeous, evil, ruthless and totally without a redeeming characteristic. Yet, she is unable to manipulate the high school students unless they themselves have given her a hook by doing wrong themselves. Despite my criticisms, this isn't a bad book. It is firmly average, worthy of an evening or two's entertainment. However, it is not a Diana Tregarde book as we know it as she is at best a secondary character. The writing is, as with the previous two, fast-paced and easy to read. R.I.P. Diana, it is a shame your last book had you as a secondary character.
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Summary: Miso
Review: I absolutely love the great majority of the rest of what Ms. Lackey has written, but I couldn't even finish this book after getting half way through. This is the most Miso-MAN-istic... STUFF! I have ever read. From what I read this is the most anti-man fiction I have ever read. and I LIKE women protagonists :.(
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Summary: Miso
Review: I absolutely love the great majority of the rest of what Ms. Lackey has written, but I couldn't even finish this book after getting half way through. This is the most Miso-MAN-istic... STUFF! I have ever read. From what I read this is the most anti-man fiction I have ever read. and I LIKE women protagonists :.(
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Summary: A great book and series....
Review: I like Mercedes Lackey's books, but the Diana Tregarde are my favorites. Unfornately, due a few people out of touch with reality, she won't write any more of these. IF you miss these books, an dwonder why whe doesn't continue, check out Firebird arts.
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Summary: Diana Tregarde, where did you go?
Review: I loved all the Diana Tregarde investigations, but where did she go? Jinx High was published in '94; it's been a while. I'd love to read more about this refreshing heroine.
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Summary: Thank You Ms Lackey
Review: I've read a wide range of fantasy/sci fi/occult books and Mercedes Lackey never fails to satisfy. In the Diana Tregarde books she creates a strong empathetic heroine. The book is fast paced and a truly enjoyable read. If you enjoy Anne McCaffrey and Katherine Kurtz I think you'll find these books are winners. As an added plus, This book actually got my teenager interested in books again. A great all around book for adults and teens
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Summary: Thank You Ms Lackey
Review: I've read a wide range of fantasy/sci fi/occult books and Mercedes Lackey never fails to satisfy. In the Diana Tregarde books she creates a strong empathetic heroine. The book is fast paced and a truly enjoyable read. If you enjoy Anne McCaffrey and Katherine Kurtz I think you'll find these books are winners. As an added plus, This book actually got my teenager interested in books again. A great all around book for adults and teens
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