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“OK a small guide to the Fever World:
The first thing to remember when reading these books is you CANT just read the Fever series along. You almost have to read KMM's entire collection (and also know a fair amount of mythology, Irish and Scottish folklore, and then some!) to really truly appreciate and get wrapped up in this entire world. Some say to start with Into the Dreaming, but I say go for broke and read the entire collection. There are characters from past books that show up in these books. It will make more sense when you know who and what these people are.
Otherwise you're probably gonna be scratching your head and saying "Huh?" a lot.
The Fever series in particular IS a romance but its building up to that. You're not going to get passionate sex and undying devotion right off the bat.... Think of a steam engine building momentum before it becomes an iron rocket hurtling down the tracks. You shouldn't read this book JUST for the romance. You'll be disappointed naturally. YOU must have staying power and patience to get to the Happily Ever After.
The other thing to do(Shameless Plug!) is join the forum and meet all the fans and read their theories. Its become a cult with many of us. We take these books seriously and we take each other seriously. And we absolutely ADORE our author because she takes time out to talk to us, to send us teasers, and clear up any confusion.
Lastly, as for the ending of this book in particular..... it was meant to be a cliff hanger. The author, when asked, will tell you that this story came to her already mapped out, all the characters named, and she's just the vehicle. Any artist will tell you what that's like. To have a mental image of your masterpiece and there is satisfaction or rest until it is represented in minute exact detail - just as you see it in your mind. I agree though, when I read the ending I was ready to throw the bloody book across the room and scream at it! I did NOT want to be waiting on the edge of my seat until August when the next book is published. I wanted Mac to have revenge NOW! But what can ya do?
Hang in there readers! dont shun the next books because of the ending in this one! I honestly like this book the best out of the three so far. Barrons shows us some more of his personality. You learn important details. Mac changes and grows more and more in this book. When given the opportunity to run away and go home to hide she stays and she fights. She WILL persevere! That is Karen Moning's promise to us. That all the trials and tribulations Mac experiences will be rewarded 10,000 times over. ”
Gin D wrote this review Friday, February 27 2009.
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