jbuck1975's review
4.0
I read each of these stories in the anthologies that they were first published in and enjoyed them all.
crystal_bookworm's review
5.0
Loved it
Absolutely loved this book and the characters. This book has a random story, a assassin league story and a were Hunter story. I enjoyed all three.
Absolutely loved this book and the characters. This book has a random story, a assassin league story and a were Hunter story. I enjoyed all three.
heathermaclaughlin's review
5.0
Fire and Ice was really good and I wish there was more! ... Adron is a great character and I would have loved to read more about him.
leahkarge's review
5.0
IN OTHER WORLDS - 4.6 out of 5 STARS
"Fire and Ice" - 5 Stars
Adron...ohhh, Adron, how I love you so. I love a man with scars, a man who is strong, intelligent, and determined. I feel bad for how horrible his life was until Livia came. I love that he protects her from her father and marries her. It broke my heart when he had to be in the hospital and said he wanted a divorce from Livia. And, is it just me, or does he seem like he would be an exceptional lover?
I absolutely loved Livia. I loved how she was unafraid to stand up to Adron all the time when no one else would because they were afraid of his wrath. It broke my heart when she was in a coma from healing him completely. And I love how she always tries to help him, even when he's surly.
My favorite part of the story: when Nykyrian walks in on them naked. Then Tiernan does the same thing later on.
I love Taryn and Tiernan's banter, and Zarina was as hilarious as ever.
I absolutely love when Adron freaks out about Livia talking to Kiara and Zarina about sex. Totally hilarious.
I thought it was cool that Nyk, Kiara, and all their kids show up at some point throughout the story.
I'm glad that Jayce and Adron are on friendly terms again, and I love that Adron and Livia name their baby after Jayce.
I love Devyn's cameo, even if it was only through old videos.
The video from the pregnant woman and her daughter always makes me cry.
I love, too, that this story is longer than the original version, and I love all the new scenes and new dialogue. I'm always up for more of Nyk and his peeps.
"Knightly Dreams" - 5 Stars
I love that this story was about a guy who literally came out of a book for Taryn, and I love the way she was able to rewrite the story for them.
I loved Taryn; she's sarcastic, funny, smart, loving. One of my favorite parts was when she took Hawk to Medieval Times to make him feel somewhat at home in her time.
I absolutely adored Hawk; he's strong, smart, funny, and determined. It was so cute the way he did special things for Taryn everyday for when she came home.
I wanted to beat Alinor for taking Sparhawk away from Taryn.
"Dragonswan" - 4 Stars
The biggest problem for me was the Katagaria prejudice. It drove me insane every time it came up in the story, because after having read all the other Were-Hunter books in the Dark-Hunter series, it's clear to me that Katagaria are better than Arcadians.
I did like Sebastian, though, despite the prejudice towards Katagaria. He was strong, honorable, funny, and loving. I love that he went to get the tapestry to save his brother even though Damos claimed to hate him, and I love how he continually protected Channon.
I liked Channon and thought she was intelligent, funny, and loving. I love how she protected Sebastian and his people in the end. I thought it was hilarious that she thought Damos was Katagaria and pulled a sword on him. I love how she mated Sebastian and it was awesome that she returned his powers with him being half-dead and unconscious.
It was interesting to see more of Damos, and I'm glad to finally get at least a little bit of an explanation about him because the other DH books don't. It would be awesome, too, if he got his own book soon.
"Fire and Ice" - 5 Stars
Adron...ohhh, Adron, how I love you so. I love a man with scars, a man who is strong, intelligent, and determined. I feel bad for how horrible his life was until Livia came. I love that he protects her from her father and marries her. It broke my heart when he had to be in the hospital and said he wanted a divorce from Livia. And, is it just me, or does he seem like he would be an exceptional lover?
I absolutely loved Livia. I loved how she was unafraid to stand up to Adron all the time when no one else would because they were afraid of his wrath. It broke my heart when she was in a coma from healing him completely. And I love how she always tries to help him, even when he's surly.
My favorite part of the story: when Nykyrian walks in on them naked. Then Tiernan does the same thing later on.
I love Taryn and Tiernan's banter, and Zarina was as hilarious as ever.
I absolutely love when Adron freaks out about Livia talking to Kiara and Zarina about sex. Totally hilarious.
I thought it was cool that Nyk, Kiara, and all their kids show up at some point throughout the story.
I'm glad that Jayce and Adron are on friendly terms again, and I love that Adron and Livia name their baby after Jayce.
I love Devyn's cameo, even if it was only through old videos.
The video from the pregnant woman and her daughter always makes me cry.
I love, too, that this story is longer than the original version, and I love all the new scenes and new dialogue. I'm always up for more of Nyk and his peeps.
"Knightly Dreams" - 5 Stars
I love that this story was about a guy who literally came out of a book for Taryn, and I love the way she was able to rewrite the story for them.
I loved Taryn; she's sarcastic, funny, smart, loving. One of my favorite parts was when she took Hawk to Medieval Times to make him feel somewhat at home in her time.
I absolutely adored Hawk; he's strong, smart, funny, and determined. It was so cute the way he did special things for Taryn everyday for when she came home.
I wanted to beat Alinor for taking Sparhawk away from Taryn.
"Dragonswan" - 4 Stars
The biggest problem for me was the Katagaria prejudice. It drove me insane every time it came up in the story, because after having read all the other Were-Hunter books in the Dark-Hunter series, it's clear to me that Katagaria are better than Arcadians.
I did like Sebastian, though, despite the prejudice towards Katagaria. He was strong, honorable, funny, and loving. I love that he went to get the tapestry to save his brother even though Damos claimed to hate him, and I love how he continually protected Channon.
I liked Channon and thought she was intelligent, funny, and loving. I love how she protected Sebastian and his people in the end. I thought it was hilarious that she thought Damos was Katagaria and pulled a sword on him. I love how she mated Sebastian and it was awesome that she returned his powers with him being half-dead and unconscious.
It was interesting to see more of Damos, and I'm glad to finally get at least a little bit of an explanation about him because the other DH books don't. It would be awesome, too, if he got his own book soon.
kalira's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
xakyr's review
4.0
This was a small collection of 3 short stories that the author wrote while at Berkley Publishing House. Reviews will be posted of individual stories.
Fire and Ice
This is a story set in The League universe. It is a Generation 2 story following the crippled Assassin Adron. I liked seeing this story, as it explained much of how Adron was injured and what his life was like in the aftermath of it. Livia was a great heroine, and her heritage twist was quite the surprise! I give it 4 stars.
Knightly Dreams
This story was by far my favorite of the book! I don't know if it is part of the author's Lords of Avalon series, but I truly enjoyed the explanation of how writers are "born". It was a bit of a time travel story as well, and just all around touching to read. My rating is 5 stars.
Dragonswan
Previously released as a stand alone novella. Previously reviewed as such on April 12, 2014 with a rating of 3 stars.
Fire and Ice
This is a story set in The League universe. It is a Generation 2 story following the crippled Assassin Adron. I liked seeing this story, as it explained much of how Adron was injured and what his life was like in the aftermath of it. Livia was a great heroine, and her heritage twist was quite the surprise! I give it 4 stars.
Knightly Dreams
This story was by far my favorite of the book! I don't know if it is part of the author's Lords of Avalon series, but I truly enjoyed the explanation of how writers are "born". It was a bit of a time travel story as well, and just all around touching to read. My rating is 5 stars.
Dragonswan
Previously released as a stand alone novella. Previously reviewed as such on April 12, 2014 with a rating of 3 stars.
julialeanna's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cindai23's review
4.0
My only criticism is that they are far too short. Especially Adron's story from the second Generation League novels. I would have loved to know much more about him and his struggles. I read this for Dragonswan. I am intrigued with this short story because She is about to unleash the dragons in the next round of Werehunter books. I know that the stories will be good, it's what I've come to expect from this talented author. However, I'm ready to see what emotional rollercoaster she'll take us on to get us where we need to be. I'm with her no matter how rough the ride.
jazzrizz's review
5.0
I held off reading this one until I was caught up with the League series. My only complaint is that Adron's story wasn't longer.
I'd read Dragonswan a long time ago, when it came out in Tapestry . . . and I think I enjoyed it more this go-a-round.
I thought Knightly Dreams was a fun addition to this anthology.
I'd read Dragonswan a long time ago, when it came out in Tapestry . . . and I think I enjoyed it more this go-a-round.
I thought Knightly Dreams was a fun addition to this anthology.