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Summary: Enough Already...
Review: Could we just get a book about the Middles now? I'm more interested in how they deal with the sudden availability of training and recognition for their talents than the continual triumphs and superiority of the Seated Six. Is there anyone they meet who isn't arrogant, superior and in their face? Who doesn't need to be taken down a peg or six? Who doesn't then gasp in Awe at their Unshielded Might?I'm much more interested in the situation in the City, as well as the enslaved nobles who are now becoming useful members of humanity. Suffering through yet ANOTHER rift between Tamrissa and Vallant is just plain cruel. Their childish approach to relationships was old by the end of the first series and I'd hoped never, ever, to listen to their whining again. The ending felt like the author simply wanted to create Hopeless Circumstances so dumped on every catastrophe that came to mind. Never mind that the events in the City made no sense. Some of the next steps seem obvious; however, if she takes the storyline where hinted, I wonder how she'll make it believable. I guess I'll keep reading to find out...I've gone this far, after all.
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Summary: Enough Already...
Review: Could we just get a book about the Middles now? I'm more interested in how they deal with the sudden availability of training and recognition for their talents than the continual triumphs and superiority of the Seated Six. Is there anyone they meet who isn't arrogant, superior and in their face? Who doesn't need to be taken down a peg or six? Who doesn't then gasp in Awe at their Unshielded Might? I'm much more interested in the situation in the City, as well as the enslaved nobles who are now becoming useful members of humanity. Suffering through yet ANOTHER rift between Tamrissa and Vallant is just plain cruel. Their childish approach to relationships was old by the end of the first series and I'd hoped never, ever, to listen to their whining again. The ending felt like the author simply wanted to create Hopeless Circumstances so dumped on every catastrophe that came to mind. Never mind that the events in the City made no sense. Some of the next steps seem obvious; however, if she takes the storyline where hinted, I wonder how she'll make it believable. I guess I'll keep reading to find out...I've gone this far, after all.
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Summary: It could have been so good!
Review: I absolutely agree with the other reveiwers who said the book needed an editor. The book had so many possibilities! It was readable, I have definitely read worse. Sharon Green started the series great, it was interesting, the characters were good and the plot was wonderful! The Blending Enthroned just sort of went downhill, but if your a big Sharon Green by all means read it.
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Summary: Loved these sets
Review: I absolutly love these books i'm reading them for the third time since fall 2001
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Summary: Fantasy Candy
Review: I always enjoy Sharon's work, with the Blending/Enthroned being my favorites. But I will admit that I concider them to be like candy, fun while they are in front of you, but not really leaving a long aftertaste once they're done. I can tell that Sharon has some final goal that our Seated Blending needs to reach, and my curiosity about that goal keeps me reading. I have noticed that she has started using archetypes for her villians, and in some places it has become repeatative...not that I mind too much...candy, remember... The nobles working off their sentences are some of my favorite new characters, and I am really awaiting the next one (which comes out in time for my b'day ;-) ). If you're looking for a seious delving into epic fantasy, you're better off looking elsewhere. But if you want a fun romp, with interesting characters, and a fascinating magic system, I think you'll be pleased with the Blending/Blending Enthroned.
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Summary: Fantasy Candy
Review: I always enjoy Sharon's work, with the Blending/Enthroned being my favorites. But I will admit that I concider them to be like candy, fun while they are in front of you, but not really leaving a long aftertaste once they're done. I can tell that Sharon has some final goal that our Seated Blending needs to reach, and my curiosity about that goal keeps me reading. I have noticed that she has started using archetypes for her villians, and in some places it has become repeatative...not that I mind too much...candy, remember... The nobles working off their sentences are some of my favorite new characters, and I am really awaiting the next one (which comes out in time for my b'day ;-) ). If you're looking for a seious delving into epic fantasy, you're better off looking elsewhere. But if you want a fun romp, with interesting characters, and a fascinating magic system, I think you'll be pleased with the Blending/Blending Enthroned.
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Summary: I liked it!
Review: I can't quite recall why I started reading the Blending series, but I did, and I am still at it. While this sort of work isn't for everyone, I think that those of us who have entered into the world of the Blendings will continue to enjoy the ongoing developments. I think that the Blendings Enthroned books (the two so far)were a bit more coherent to read, but I think that is true only if you read the first series of five. Also, I have a general policy of NOT reading books that are part of a planned series until ALL of the books are out, because I hate to wait for the next one, but this is the third time I've violated that rule.
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Summary: So much potential ...
Review: I concur wholeheartedly with the reviewer who pleaded for an editor for this book. The "Blendings" series started out great, with fascinating characters and circumstances. But it just got ugly from there. The "Blending Enthroned" series has the potential to be so good, but I think there's just too much pressure on the author to churn the books out, and quality is sacrificed. I'd rather wait a year for a good book than have an awful one in a couple of months.
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Summary: So much potential ...
Review: I concur wholeheartedly with the reviewer who pleaded for an editor for this book. The "Blendings" series started out great, with fascinating characters and circumstances. But it just got ugly from there. The "Blending Enthroned" series has the potential to be so good, but I think there's just too much pressure on the author to churn the books out, and quality is sacrificed. I'd rather wait a year for a good book than have an awful one in a couple of months.
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Summary: I Loved It!!
Review: I enjoy all of Sharon Green's books about the Blending. I happened to stumble across her books by accident. A friend gave me the first one (Book One of the Blending) and I was hooked from there on. Sure there are some parts that could be better, but aren't all books like that in one way or another. I agree that a map of the world would help lots and headings of chapters as to where things are taking place. All in all I loved it, but judge for yourself.
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