“Frankly, compared to Smith's other books, I found this to be very contrived. As though it was written to appease fans looking for another novel when he had no real plot for a new story. With regards to the story itself it was merely OK. Comparing it to his other books it was just not up to snuff.”
“it was weird at first all the intense vudu stuff, but i read past the first 50 pages and it became important to keep reading...may be a good base for a hollywood production. i like Meren.”
“it is v tough to imagine Taita as a young man - and the young queen's rebirth saga ”