0 Book Report

The binge is over. I've finished 9 big novels in 3 weeks. I sure love a good series and I came across a few. Here's a quick review:

C: The Immortals Series, books #1-2 - - Alyson Noel

These were not as good as I had hoped. I read the first chapter of the first book online awhile back and was intrigued, but I was disappointed by the lack of 'growth' in the main characters. I kind of get the feeling that the author is dragging out a good idea to sell more books. Yet, I love a series and have never left one unfinished.

Book #3 is out but I think I'll wait (*gasp* I really said that). I bought 'Evermore'(#1) and 'Blue Moon'(#2) in paperback and I bet that they release the paperback copy of 'Shadowland' (#3) with the release of 'Dark Flame' (#4) in June. Depending on how the third installment goes (low expectations based on the summaries I've read), I will probably wait till the rest come out in paperback. Even though they are not my favs, I'd really like to have a complete set that match...OCD, I know.

A-: The Queen's Thief Series, books #1-3 - - Diane Setterfield

The first book, 'The Thief', was a bit slow to get going but then the story took off. I really liked trying to solve the mystery before it was revealed. There were lots of twists and turns, which I like. Each additional book (#2 'The Queen of Attolia', #3 'The King of Attolia') added something new, and the character development was great.

I am really excited to read #4, 'The conspiracy of Kings', Which is due in about 3 weeks. I am so glad I finally gave in to my mother's and sister's recommendations after all these years. Its also nice to finally pick up a series after they have been published and skip the 4-5 year waits between installments.

A: The Thirteenth Tale - - Diane Setterfield

This was the only single, stand alone book I read this month, but it almost felt like a series. The mystery was a journey that drew me in. The characters were tangible and their struggles were 'real'. It also had a very satisfying ending. I hate it when a book just stops...thus my fetish with series. Since this was her first publication, I'll keep my eyes peeled for her future work.

A+: The Mortal Instruments Series, books #1-3 - - Casandra Claire

WOW! This was a cross between Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Twilight. There was conflict, oh my! And the characters developed, struggled, and grew. I don't want to give anything away, but go read these books. I'd be glad to lend you my copies, just as soon as I get them back from my sister. It will be interesting to see what the first of the 3-book prequel looks like this fall when it comes out. Only a year till #4, 'City of Fallen Angels'.