Sovereign's Hold

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Summary: A Creative New Talent
Review: New author, Arwen Elys Dayton, proves to be a dynamic and creative writer with her first novel, Sovereign's Hold. This intergalactic adventure follows the lives of five people as their paths eventually meet while they journey to the Sovereign's Hold to fulfill their individual quests. What impressed me about this author is her ability to create such interesting characters who live and breathe in the pages of her book. I found myself thinking about these people long after I put the book down and wondering what they were up to in their daily lives. The fast paced plot really grabbed my attention, and I was reluctant to stop reading until the final page. I was sorry to be done, yet I realized that the author left room at the end for another adventure to begin. A sequel would be great!

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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: Sovereign's Hold is a fantastic adventure! Following the lives of this unique cast of characters I found myself on a journey through incredibly cerebral heights and horrifyingly harsh depths as each of their individual quests intertwined. Incredibly rich in texture and imagination this book is a thrilling blend of adventure, action, political intrigue and romance woven together in a story that captivates the spirit as well as the mind.

And hats off to Arwen Dayton for creating strong *and* sexy female characters whose powers of seduction are only surpassed by their skills in combat - think Sigourney Weaver in 'Alien' or Demi Moore in 'G.I. Jane' - yeah! ; )

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Summary: From a reader in Madison, Wisconsin
Review: Sovereign's Hold will capture you. From the very first chapter I found myself intrigued, finding it difficult to put down the book. I was truly carried "out of this world" and into several fascinating worlds that Ms. Dayton had created. The characters are rich and the several threads of their lives are skillfully woven. The author has a mastery of the art of suspense and puts a great deal of action into the narrative. The traditional subject of the conflict between good and evil is put forward with a subtle understanding of the "human" character. There was never a moment when the book's momentum flagged. The book is written simply and directly with all the subtle details of description and action that one finds in a great writer. I can recommend this book to young as well as old readers. I was surprised to learn that this is Ms. Dayton's first novel; I am looking forward to more books from this imaginative mind.

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Summary: I'm hoping this is the beginning of a series
Review: This story is so good that I didn't want it to end. I want Arwen Elys Dayton to write more tales about Shall, the floating city. More intrigue, more danger, and more quest. Another book please! If you like a good story, you will like this book. If you like a great story told from a unique point of view about a strangely familiar time and place, you will love this book!

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Summary: Great new author for all us sci-fi lovers
Review: What an awesome book! I love sci-fi, and this book incorporates great action and romance in a sci-fi setting. I especially liked the interplay of several very different societies as the plot unfolds. The author so ingeniously weaves together many stories that kept me interested throughout. I definitely recommend it.

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Summary: Great new author for all us sci-fi lovers
Review: Wow. I hadn't know what to expect when picking up a book from an unknown author, but on a recommendation from a friend, I decided to give Sovereign's Hold a try and was incredibly happily surprised that I did! If you're looking for something ho-hum to get you through an afternoon, forget it. This book is full of intrigue and surprise, and once you've started it, you will not be able to put it down until you're finished. The bounds of the author's imagination amazed me page after page as she followed the paths of five individuals from different worlds, and I eagerly anticipated the answer to how their fates were going to intersect at the culmination of the book. Although I won't spoil the ending for you, I will say this - the ending lives up to the promise of the rest of the book, and you will not be let down. This book has science fiction, romance and mystery and will keep your attention every step of the way.

Dear author, when is the next one coming out - I can't wait!

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Summary: A great surprise
Review: Wow. I hadn't know what to expect when picking up a book from an unknown author, but on a recommendation from a friend, I decided to give Sovereign's Hold a try and was incredibly happily surprised that I did! If you're looking for something ho-hum to get you through an afternoon, forget it. This book is full of intrigue and surprise, and once you've started it, you will not be able to put it down until you're finished. The bounds of the author's imagination amazed me page after page as she followed the paths of five individuals from different worlds, and I eagerly anticipated the answer to how their fates were going to intersect at the culmination of the book. Although I won't spoil the ending for you, I will say this - the ending lives up to the promise of the rest of the book, and you will not be let down. This book has science fiction, romance and mystery and will keep your attention every step of the way.

Dear author, when is the next one coming out - I can't wait!