The Forbidden Game

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Summary: This book was awesome!
Review: I must admit, I did not pick out this book myself. My friend, a great fan of L.J. Smith, had bought it, and she told me to read it. I don't usually go for fantasy tending towards horror, which was the genre I gathered this book to be in. However, I started reading it, figuring that if I didn't like it, I could always put it down. Well, as it turned out, I could barely bring myself to put it down to go to sleep. From the first page, I was enticed into the lives of Jenny Thornton, beautiful and innocent, though with something about her that attracts darkness; Dee, a lot of brawn but with a brain, though she doesn't want to admit it; Audrey, smart, chic and cosmoplolitan, grounded in reality; Summer, somewhat confused but with a great heart; Zach, artistic and cynical, who prefers to live in the worlds he creates; Michael, sarcastic and practical, outwardly a coward; and Jenny's boyfriend, Tom, handsome but somewhat arrogant, who takes Jenny for granted. The darkness Jenny has attracted is Julian, eerily and devistatingly handsome, with no gentle emotions to speak of...at least, on the surface. Cruel, but in love with Jenny. He leads her and her friends into a game where the price is their lives, in the hopes of winning Jenny. However, the end of that game is just the beginning of Julian's pursuit of Jenny. I found myself falling in love with Julian, the bad boy, but with a soft side to him, though it's hard to find. Reminiscent of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, he simply wants a little beauty in his world of ugliness. L. J. Smith's writing is, in my opinion, flawless, and though I didn't like her ending in an emotional sense, that as well as the rest of the book had me spellbound, wishing for more. This book is a great read, whether or not you're already into fantasy.

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Summary: Best book
Review: This is definetley the best book i've ever read. The carchacters were well chosen and the plot was wonderful. The only wrong with it was the ending. The bad guy Julian was my favorite caracter and well she shouldn't have done that to him. I really hope ljsmith reconsiders and rights a sequel.

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Summary: The Forbidden Game is the BEST!
Review: It's clever, odd, and eeriely romantic. The trilogy is based on romance between light and dark, or how Julian describes it, white and black. Julian is a creature you fall in love with, you can't help it. The wicked charm from the devil is his main use. Jenny is sweet and kind, but also brave, bold, and intelligent. It shows interesting facts, and the secrets of unconditional love, in a more wicked sort of way. And, no, it is not nasty:).

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Summary: Will Jenny be Julien's bride?
Review: Includes 1. The Hunter 2. The Chase 3. The Kill . This is very good & worth getting! Get It Now!

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Summary: the best
Review: This book is the best I've ever read. It keep me on the edge of my seat. I feel in love with Julian in an instence. Jenny was the prefect heroine, she stuggled just like a normal person would with Julian, and she was determined.

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Summary: The Shadow Man
Review: Jenny has a great life until Julian - the most gorgeous guy with even more beautiful blue eyes, comes to kidnapp her and her friends. An emazingly touching story for 11-__ year olds, you'll want to read this book again and again.

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Summary: Whoa... What is Jenny Thinking?
Review: This book is amazing and i'm not sure how Jenny could resist Julian. I mean, what with her and Tom having a totally messed up relationship. I think that i would have surrendered myself right away!

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Summary: "He CaN sHaDoW Me iF He WaNtS"
Review: I have to say, this is one of the best books I've read so far...L.J. Smith is a great writer and this is one of the best examples of her talent. This wonderful trilogy is both scary and romantic-a definite must-read for all who love danger and romance. You'll definitely fall in love with Julian, the nicest of the Shadow Men, straight from beginning to end. Sweet but tragic ending(hopefully Ms. Smith will realize the mistake she made with it and write a 4th book with Julian's return =).)

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Summary: Fantasy comes to Life!
Review: It is truly amazing... this series blew me away when I first read it. I had heard fabulous things about it, but never expected them to be more then true! It is a darker side of the fantastical realm, but it is sheer genius in concept. Who hasn't had that tingly feeling they are being watched or feared that some day their worst nightmares may come true. Julian is an flawless demonstration of an unforgettable villain who is desperately struggling between his natural corruption and his love for Jenny. Jenny, the innocent heroine, who is pulled in two between her morality and Julian's ruthless attraction. Both trapped in a deadly game of dreams and nightmares. You cannot read this and not be challenged, rethinking your standards and questioning your strongest beliefs. So who made the right choice? Only you can decide. So take time out to read this book and just let your imagination soar and your fears come alive. The World of Shadows and all it's wonders await...

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Summary: YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH JULIAN
Review: This book is the best ever and you'll definitely fall in love with Julian (if you're a girl, that is). LJ Smith is an excellent writer and her villain characters are so gorgeous. They have such an appeal that u will easily fall in love with them. The story is great, so I definitely recommend it!!!