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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Out of all of Carey's D'Angeline novels, this one is by far my favorite. I loved watching Phedre grow from horny curious teenager to respected Hero of the Realm and seeing Imriel go from frightened boy to mature young man. Moirin's journey is about love and destiny and while the other two...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The protagonist of this book, Moirin, seems to be modeled after Carey's very successful character Phedre, but her story lacks a ring of authenticity and she lacks Phedre's strong will. The book begins slowly, picks up with Moirin's introduction to D'Angeline society, but becomes confusing when Moirin travels thousands of miles to Ch'in to save a boring, unlikeable princess--for no apparent reason.
Katie M wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In the Kushiel series, Phedre risked herself to save her country and her family. In Naamah's Kiss, Moirin risks herself to become involved in a war that she is not rightly a part of, without qualms or contemplation. It didn't ring true to me. On the whole, that part of the story felt misplaced and anticlimactic.
I think the main problem with this book is that the conflicts and dangers in it didn't feel urgent. Moirin chooses them, and can choose at any time to leave. As I read I became more and more frustrated with her passiveness, and with the senselessness of the plot.
I'll likely read the next book in the series, because I love the universe. But as far as I can tell, this series won't compare at all to Kushiel.”
“I find that I like her female protags more compelling than the male. I like her worldbuilding quite a bit. ”
Erin G wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This series has not started out like her first one "Kushiel's Dart" but I'm not judging it just yet. The intrigue is not as intense! It's a little disappointing....I'm just hoping it's starting out slow.”
Selina wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good book”
Carrie M wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as good as the other Kushiel books. A lot slower in pace, 2/3 through the book before the action really started. Also, the first book in the series that isn't a self contained story.”
am91962 wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Out of all of Carey's D'Angeline novels, this one is by far my favorite. I loved watching Phedre grow from horny curious teenager to respected Hero of the Realm and seeing Imriel go from frightened boy to mature young man. Moirin's journey is about love and destiny and while the other two trilogies featured those arcs as well, there's just something very romantic and unpolitical about this one. I really identified with the character more which I think made me fall in love with it even more. I certainly can't wait to see where Moirin goes! ”
Kelly G wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I have always enjoyed herTerre'DeAnge series but this one was not as exciting as her original series. I would like to see another story with this character but with a better story line that explores different parts of her world.”
Gail B wrote this review Tuesday, September 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A really nice and fresh view of this world that I've become so familiar with through Carey's writing. Moirin is interesting and allows the reader to see this beautiful world in a new light. Cannot wait for the next book!”
Jessica L wrote this review Monday, August 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Highly recomended!!”
Georgia B wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was worried about a third trilogy in this universe - but as I started it out, I really appreciated Ms. Carey's amazing writing style, and wonderful characters. Plus, she pushed the timeline forward four generations, which helped make the universe fresh again, while still being recognizable. Amazing book!”
Albigensia wrote this review Monday, July 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
