A very exciting addtion to the Cyborg series, but I think this book really needs to be read after you have read the others. While pervious books could stand alone, this one brings in some politics and history that you may not fully grasp without having read the previous books.

Adam is a rebel leader for the Cyborgs and has infiltrated a secret military base to try and figure out what they are doing and to rescue any captured Cyborgs while he is there. Here is meets a really fun scientist. I so loved her internal dialog. It really had me cracking up, and her curiosity sets off a chain of events that appears to carry through into the next book as well.

A lot of the Cyborgs we met in past books make an appearance, and they are very important players in the story - which is why you should read the previous books first. There are a few times when Avion, the main character in the next book, steals the show from our main couple here. But I really can't wait to read the next book because of it either!

There is tons of action, explosions (of multiple definitions), and it was an amazing story. I just wish it had concentrated on Adam and his girl a little more.

The best book of The Orgininal Shannara Trilogy, this one goes out with a bang and some more unique storylines. I loved how the wishsong came about because of events in book 2 and that the decendents are the ones that pay the price of our decisions (life lesson anyone?). I also enjoyed how similar the siblings were, but at the same time those similarities came across in different ways to make the very unique.

There were still some very classic fantasy elements worked into the story. We have our group of heroes thrown together by circumstance, all powerful evil magic bad guys, and power and redeption comeing from the most unlikely of places.

A great way to finish the first part of this series.

This was a fun book, but it seemed to pull a lot of elements that I had read in other books. We have the unlikely hero and his sidekick setting off on a quest given to them by a strange figure that seems mythical and extremely powerful. So powerful that many times throughout the story I wondered why he didn't just do more to help the group out.

I enjoyed the history of the world very much. It was a different look at some of the traditional races of dwarves, elves, gnomes, and humans. This history and the way mysticism had replaced technology was great. The few times they ran into relics and remnants of the past were some of my favorite part. I wish I had seen more of them.

There were several scenes that were too descriptive. There is only so long that I want to read about how they walk through the tall grass or wander through tunnels. The story was a good one, but I think it was a little too hyped up for me and didn't live up to expectations.

Ok - so this one was nothing like I expected. I had expected a fun Scottish historical featuring shifters. It is acutally a fun Scottish CONTEMPORARY featuring all sorts of paranormal types. I'd long wondered why there weren't more Scottish contemporaries, and I finally found one! Yay! I just wish I had known it going in because I was a tad confused for the first little bit. The narrative was also written with a touch of Scottish accent built in and that took a little getting used to.

Now once I adjusted to that a bit, I really fell in love with the story. It had so many fun elements like elderly witches with pink hair, jealous teddy bear like shifters, and a bad guy that was seriously scary. Bryce Matheson was a bit of an odd duck - and he always wore a kilt. He and Kenzie both have their fair share of tragedy in their past, and they will need to deal with it before they can move on.

There are a lot of twists and surprises in this. I was surprised at how easily they were worked into the storyline so that they just seemed to fit just right.

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A very powerful story that you can't take your eyes off. We first meet Minnow and begin to learn about her as she is being sent to juvenile detention. We see her past unfold in a variety of ways and each one opens her up a little bit more. The more I understand of her past, the more real she becomes.

Some truly horrible things happen - I don't want to sugar coat it. The way her story was told was so powerful that I actually felt her pain physically. The writing was so beautiful and real, I couldn't help but feel it every step of the way.

But Minnow is not her past. She makes some great friends in juvenile detention, and meets some really bad people as well. She learns about how the world really works decides that she can survive in it. This story may not be all bright and shiny, but it shows how a person in the worst of circumstances can find that bit of gold in their life.

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I loved the Sun Dragon's story and the legends behind it. Another great story that my son (3yo) sat through in one sitting. Worm and his friends grow closer and discover some new friends and even some new magic. We can't wait to get started on the next one.

Eve Mountfloy is a great heroine. She is incredibly smart, and loves to learn more about a variety of things. Her expertise is aeronautics and balloon flight experiments. You could practically see her light up every time she got a chance to talk about it.

Lord Boyce Parker was a bit whiny. He was so obsessed with trying to win a contest to prove to his father that he was "something" and it he wouldn't stop talking about it. I'm all for sensitive guys and I love one that isn't afraid to talk about his emotions. Unfortunately, Boyce came across as more childlike than being a sensitive adult male. I really don't know how Eve put up with it.

Their adventure was quite amusing though. Through several accidents during their balloon flight, to interfering relatives and friends, they manage to stick together. I enjoyed see more of the intellectual side of the population and overall enjoyed the story - just didn't particularly care for Boyce.

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This is an amazing start for a series. It's an amazing book by itself. It has a gritty crime drama feel to it and it's still fun and exciting. Abby is a tough witch/paranormal investigator that doesn't get phased easily - unless her guardian is trying to set her up with a werewolf. But even she's a little grossed out when body parts are found at a crime scene.

This is just the beginning of a really bad week for Abby, hexes, werewolves, arms, and a case that just won't be solved. I loved watching her solve all the bits and pieces and bring them all together. So many twists and turns, a great mystery, and even a bit of good old-fashioned pagan nakedness.

Abby is such a diverse character and seems to live her life in a variety of worlds that all collide in this book. She learns about herself, her history, her future and all the people in her life. Abby's relationship with Simon was fun and watching them interact had me cracking up. He helped bring an element of emotional interaction to the story without turning it into a romance. Simon plays an important role and really helps Abby navigate some of the craziness she encounters. I hope he show up in future books.

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Shannon has found herself in a bit of a problem. Sucked through a portal and dumped into a fantasy world where she may just have to marry a horse. She's confused, everyone thinks she's a horrible person, and yes....she may have to marry a horse - well a centaur to be specific. Don't worry, there's no funny animal sex or anything.

This book had a lot of great elements. There's a ton of fantasy creatures and they way the gods and their chosen priestesses were handled was brilliant. The lore was very rich and it seems like a lot of time was put in to make it easy to follow and believable. Shannon handled the strange events perfectly. She freaked the heck out! Who wouldn't?!? The interactions between Shannon and the people of Partholon her first few days there were a great mix of confusion, acceptance, and finding new ways to do things.

Her relationship with the centaur was well written as well. He was a very strong character that really understood what chivalry was. They may be thrown together quickly, but their friendship develops slowly over time into something else. I loved all of the centaurs and they added a wonderful dimension to the story. The Fomorians were suitably scary and totally freaked me out. I definitely do not want to run into one of them anywhere. The battle was huge with lots of fun twists and turns.

There were a few things I just didn't get. Maybe they will tie in better in book two? Certain things were stated as not possible, and then someone managed to do it. Small things, but they could have been left out entirely without the story missing them. I'm hoping a reason for them pops up in book two.

While I desperately hope that I never run into an issue with motivating my children to read, this book was a great look at why they don't and ways to help encourage them to read more. The book covers concepts and ideas for all ages - from the early ages of parents reading to their children, to high school. The author acknowledges that each age group will have different struggles with different ways to approach them.

Many of the ideas presented were great! I think I may have used one or two in the past, and I know have a few more in reserve just in case. This is a great book for parents or educators - it gives ideas for in the classroom and out, and how to make it work together.

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