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Summary: Too Much Talking to the Other-selves
Review: A good trilogy with very interesting mix of characters. However, characters talk too much to their (other)-selves, and that gets annoying after 500 pages. And, that (thing) happened to reborn is just plain stupid. Oh well... a good read non-the-less if you could withstand some disappointments in the storyline.
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Summary: One of the best I have ever read.
Review: A real page turner. I read mostly Lackey and Salvatore but I rate Lisle among the best.
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Summary: 'Vengeance of Dragons' Fantastic adventure at its best!
Review: About two years ago I picked up a book entitled 'Diplomacy of Wolves',the first book in 'The Secret Texts' trilogy. I was immediately drawn into the world Holly Lisle has created. In 'Vengeance of Dragons' Lisle continues the story of Kait Galiweigh and her quest for 'The Mirror of Souls'. The story picks right up where 'Diplomacy of Wolves' left off and the pace never slows. The best part of Ms. Lisle's work in 'The Secret Texts' trilogy is that she has balanced an interesting mix of adventure, romance, political intrigue, and some incredible magic. Each character comes vividly to life and you can't help but feel a part of their world. If you are a fan of fantasy you would be cheating yourself by not reading this trilogy so check it out and be drawn in. The third book 'Courage of Falcons' is scheduled for and October 2000 release. I eagerly look forward to it.
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Summary: One of the best fantasy books I've ever read!
Review: Action, suspense, sweeping fantasy, compelling characters . . . if you crave it, here it is! One of the Lisle's finest series to date -- you won't regret getting hooked on it.
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Summary: Something Wonderful!
Review: Holly Lisle has long been a favorite author of mine, and this book proved again why I dash to the bookstores to get a new book of hers. Wonderful characters, solid plot. Nothing happens by chance -- Lisle weaves the threads of the story with such a masterful touch, the resulting tapestry is colorful, passionate, and complete... almost. This is the 2nd of the trilogy. The final book will be out in October, 2000. I simply can't wait.
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Summary: Outdoes the first book
Review: I enjoyed "Diplomacy of Wolves," but "Vengeance of Dragons" is a tighter, more exciting book. It's slightly weighed down by exposition in the first chapters, which is only natural in the second book of a trilogy, but it soon picks up. There are a lot of plot threads woven in here--the Dragons and the situation in Calimekka, the relationship between Kait and Ry, what happens in the south with Danya and Luercas--but there aren't any meaningless tangents. Things mean something.This is a strongly moral book. I don't mean that in the bad sense that there are perfect heroes and an evil Dark Lord. The heroes are flawed and the villains are realistically motivated. I mean that it gives you a sense that goodness and nobility and courage are not just abstract concepts, but real things that are worth fighting for and holding onto. It's not a preachy book by any means. It just does the same thing that "Revolutionary Girl Utena" did to me, that "Matendou Sonata" did to me, something that is so rare that I can't think of any less obscure examples. It makes me want to change the world for the better.
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Summary: Best book in the series.
Review: I put off reading "Vengeance of Dragons"for about three months, because I had already read "Courage of Falcons" and knew much of what was going to happen. It was one of the least wise reading decisions I've ever made. I love this book. LOVE it. Cover to cover. More than being exciting, it's writing at such a high level that most authors never attain it. "Vengeance of Dragons" is easily my favorite book and the series, and one of my favorite books period. I read very few novels a second time, but I have every intention of visiting this one again, and most likely again after that.
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Summary: Let down
Review: I was really disappointed in this book after reading Diplomacy of Wolves. I still like the world, many of the concepts, and the basics of the plot. However, I'm still finding it very difficult to like any of the characters beyond Ian and Kait's uncle. Kait herself is no more likeable than before, and as for Danya . . . Are we supposed to excuse her actions because of the way she's been hurt, or are we supposed to think her evil anyway because she was one of the Galweigh Wolves?
The Kait and Ry storyline, meant to be so significant for both characters, was at first contrived (She has to share his cabin because he came to rescue her? Would we like to create some artificial sexual tension here?) and then nowhere near as deep or moving as it should have been. Another problem I had with the writing was that there weren't many clues as to how much time had passed, and it sometimes seemed as if the story was missing big chunks. And the resemblance between Solander and a certain religion in our own world did annoy me somewhat.
I just found that the whole story was too easy, somehow. The Dragons waltz in and transform things with their magic, and then lapse into a life of self-indulgence. It seemed almost embarrassingly easy for Kait and Ry to work their banishment charm tricks on them. And yes, Vengeance of Dragons finishes on a hell of a cliffhanger - but I'm pretty sure I already know what the ultimate ending will be, Luercas or no Luercas.
My hope is that this book is the weak point in the trilogy, and that Courage of Falcons will be as good as Diplomacy of Wolves, if not better. I am still interested enough to want to find out what happens.
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Summary: Wonderful books Lisle tops the charts with her books !
Review: Ms. Lisle is a totally terriffic author. I normally cannot stand a sequal but Lisle makes the books so entertaining I can't put it down. I especially love the adventure / romance combination thrown in. It is a series well worth reading and I am looking into buying the seperate books myself as they come out. Thank you so much Ms. Lisle for writing a series that is truly worthwhile.
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Summary: A Grand Adventure
Review: Possibly the only sequel I've ever read that was actually better than the original. Ms. Lisle continues to impress with her fantastically drawn characters and intricate storytelling, and I'm oh-so-eagerly awaiting the next volume in the saga. Wonderful stuff.
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