Warrior

This book had all the elements that should have made it a hit (for me, at least). Strong, powerful female lead; sexy, manly (yet sensitive!) soldier-type who only wants to defend the one he loves; and magic. Also, horses.

Maybe it was a little too straightforward. Maybe all the pieces came together a little too easily (heh heh). Whatever it was, the book never seemed to connect with me. I liked the characters, but I didn't find them especially compelling.The magical Sources were a little too obvious in their construction. And the secretive societies charged with their protection (or with their acquisition) are never quite fleshed out for me.

Overall, a quick, pretty entertaining read, but nothing to keep me going with the rest of the series.