Tabitha Tomala

This entire series is awesome. The way Cate Tiernan adds a fantasy edge to Wicca and the attitudes she brings out in the characters. Its hard to believe that such short books can be so great, but they are. This is one series I could read over and over again.

I like the concept of sunstones and the tower levels for the society. The shadowguards are awesome :) Definitely kid level but still an interesting read.

So the second book lagged and I didn't think was all too great but this one started catching my interest again. It's taking a turn away from kiddie and heading towards a little bit more of a maturity level. I do have to say though...........Erin Hunter likes killing off characters.

At first I was worried because Zoey ended up with three boyfriends and I went um yeah I think this might be over the top, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut, once I got to the mid point in the book I couldn't put it down!!!!!!!!!! Excellent hooks, and I can't wait for the next one to come out.

I loved this book. All the different dragon types that are incorporated is awesome. As A D & D player I was amazed to see the wide variety of dragons and very very happy. :)

Officially labeled as a Soulfinder, the council argues over what’s best to do with Yelena. But she will not sit around and wait for their judgment. She knows who she is and there are Vermin left in the plains who continue to seek out souls for their own twisted gains. But when Yelena joins Moon Man in seeking out the vermin, it will lead them down a path of fire and betrayal. And Yelena’s family is caught right in the middle of it.

While family ties may be new to Yelena, she has found the acceptance and love that was taken away from her as a child. To have one of the few good things in her life once again taken away makes for a powerful start to this novel. Throughout this trilogy, Yelena has come from being kidnapped and traumatized to a self-sufficient and loved person. Her ties to others and her need to ensure their safety is what makes this such an intense novel.

Being labeled as a Soulfinder is not easy for Yelena. Many people turn in fear at the mere mention of her magic, and she is judged harshly before she is even given a chance. But Yelena never lets it beat her down. Instead, she pushes on despite all the doubts and rumors, refusing to let anyone or anything stand in her way. Yelena is a character that has endured a number of hardships and trauma throughout the first two books, and her journey throughout Fire Study will be no less treacherous.

Of course Yelena is quick to spring into action without thinking of the consequences. She’s been able to rely on only herself for a long time, and it is hard to break habits that once promoted her survival. But this time around she will be facing more than just one warper. Fire Study dives into the root of the corrupted magic, and those who would steal the souls of others for their own gain. Readers will be swept up in Yelena’s quest to save her family’s souls and her determination to put an end to soul stealing. Even if it costs her own in the long run.

Fire Study brought everything together in an explosive and compelling story. There wasn’t a moment of respite as Yelena raced from one challenge to the next. And Maria V Snyder knows how to pull at the reader's heartstrings as she holds nothing back. The characters readers have come to know and love are not safe in this final book. They will be put through the ringer as the warpers seek out anyway possible way to gain power and steal Yelena’s soul. Out of the three books in this trilogy I enjoyed Fire Study the most and it was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. I am eager to see what other stories take place in these lands.

This was such a dry book. I hated how Sookie and Bill practically went from just knowing each other to dating and sleeping together. Towards the end it got much better, I hope the next book picks up a bit.

The beginning had a slow start, and the writing style was a little too novice, however as I read more I could tell the author was really starting to get into the story. Her style improved dramatically and the characters had more depth to them.

This book was so good. I started bawling my eyes out at the end. I wish Stacey and Jacob could have developed their relationship more. It is so cruel what happened. But yet Jacob gave his life to save Stacey. He loved her so much! I also liked how Stolarz tied the book into the first one.

Awesome book, Richelle has come a long way as a writer. The ending however was a shock! Sad yet also happy. I can't wait for the next book to see where Dimitri and Rose end up and I would LOVE to see the vampires start using their magic as weapons.

The plot was lacking, and there was nearly no action whatsoever. I didn't feel connected to the characters and the main character was pretty pathetic.

The beginning was a real shocker, but I loved it cause it was gruesome with his burn damage. The idea of past lives was really interesting and the history behind it and the love story wasn't over the top. If you like James Reese you'll like Davidson.

Honestly it took me forever to get through this book. There were parts that really captured my attention, and then there were parts that seemed very long and drawn out. She had a bounty of valuable information but I have read better Wiccan authors.

Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes is a compilation of short stories featuring each of the three mentioned races. Though I would have loved to see more stories with gully dwarves. Out of the three I feel as though they are not visited as often in the Dragonlance series. Looked down on as lesser beings, I had hoped to see them receive more recognition in this short story anthology. There were also tales centered around dwarves, and if you know Dragonlance, you would know they would have preferred being part of the title. 🙂

Once again the companions make an appearance in a few of the short stories. But this time each one centers around Tas. From his adventures of being turned into a squirrel by an evil wizard, to his fascination with a magical flute, the stories featuring Tas were a delight to read. However, my favorite of them was Snowsong. It brought back memories of Flint and Tas’ antics from The Chronicles. Tas continued to wear down Flint’s patience by playing off-key tunes on a newly acquired flute. And if you’re familiar with Flint, the grumbly old dwarf made sure Tas knew his opinion on the matter. Tas’ innocence and good nature mesh so well with Flint’s irritable fussing.

The companions’ stories seem to always win my favor in these anthologies, but there was another story that equally captured my attention. The Storyteller. A storyteller by the name of Spinner inspires the hearts of Kenders, Dwarves, and Gnomes in a town occupied by the evil queen’s forces. As he spins tales of wonder, he brings joy to an otherwise bleak town. His impact is so profound he catches the eye of a Dragon Highlord who views his inspiring tales as a threat. The Storyteller explores the power behind creativity and imaginary worlds. There are also surprise twists along the way that will leave readers contemplating the story long after it is over.

I would advise reading Dragons of Summer Flame prior to reading Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes which means you will also have to read The Chronicles. There will be a bit of character confusion and light spoilers if you have not read them. However, this is a wonderful companion novel once you have. It will give background stories on characters readers are not allowed to spend much time with prior to these short stories. I look forward to continuing my adventure through the Tales anthologies.

I just want more and more of this saga!!!!! I can't wait to start the next one :) Barb and J.C. Hendee are absolute masters. I was sad when Sgaile died but in the end it was probably the best way out for him since Most Aged Father is messing with cast laws.

Not as good as the first but still good. lol. It was a little weird when they introduced vampires giving humans drugs to make them sterile so we stop polluting the planet, not a twist I really thought was something needed in the book. The storyline was left open and I hope another is in the works!

Wow this book was so horribly BAD. I felt no connection to the characters whatsoever and I couldn't wait till the book was done! The only good part was the dragon's growing up!

So far this book is so horrible I don't even want to give it a negative star..........................

Not too bad of a book. You can definitely tell the author is new but overall the storyline was decent. It reminded me a lot of a campaign in Dungeons and Dragons with the cave they went through and the encounters, but that's probably just because I am an avid gamer. I am looking forward to reading the next one :)

Much better than the first but still lacking. Even the most exciting parts of the book just seemed to be dull...she has a long way to go to become a better writer. The concept is awesome, and she did the politics very well. I didn't choke on political crap between the witches. She needs to some how connect the readers more to her characters I found myself kind of distant and not really caring when one would die...

Awesome book. Normally I do not read Literature but the use of vamprisim in reference to a coming of age story for a young girl was perfect! I would recommend it to Twilight readers because like Twilight the vamprisim doesn't dominate the story line, the life of the characters does.

This book was the driest book I have ever read. The concept of witches having doppelgangers was awesome but it could have been done so much better. There was only a few parts that picked up speed towards the end of the book. Admittedly this is Brennan's first book so I will read the second and hope that she has improved.

Awesome book. I couldn't put it down! I literally read for 2 days straight to get through it! I can't wait to read the Mercy Thompson books. I saw some reviews saying this was bad, but I think it's because everyone is used to Mercy. If I liked this then I can't wait to read the others! Definitely a twist on werewolves

So far this book is so horrible I don't even want to give it a negative star..........................

Not too bad of a book. You can definitely tell the author is new but overall the storyline was decent. It reminded me a lot of a campaign in Dungeons and Dragons with the cave they went through and the encounters, but that's probably just because I am an avid gamer. I am looking forward to reading the next one :)