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" I knew this would be the book where we settle down and learn some magic, and though I don't follow at all anytime an author tries to explain the practice of magic like she does in these books, I still like to see the inevitable mistakes and victories. I liked the odd tension of Balic (and winter)forcing Alissa and Strell to stay basically as prisoners, but they have some freedoms, unlike Useless did in his cage. While theoretically enemies, it's company for Bailic who has been alone a long time and most of the time Alissa and Strell are safe and more comfortable than they were in their respective poor households. It's like the building of a very dysfunctional family, though clearly it's building towards it's own demise. When I finished this book, I thought, well that was good, but do I need to read the next one? Then I read the back of it...shapeshifting, time travel. I thought for sure it would have too many gimmicks and would ruin the series, but gave it a chance and ended up liking it even better. "
- Jill, 1/15/2014
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" I liked this book much better then the first book because I understood what was going on better. In the first book the main characters were somewhat in the dark about how things works and therefor so was I. The second book helps us understand much more. Yet there is still more that we do not understand yet. I guess that is what draws you into the next book each time. Plus it is also a love story which is always a plus for me. "
- Julie, 1/12/2014
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" I had this on audiobook too. Not sure why I broke down and started this one, but I didn't hate it. So that's an improvement. The characters seemed capable of learning from their mistakes this time around, and something actually happened throughout the book instead of the mind numbing nothing that happened in the first book. So, not recommended, but not mind numbing either. "
- David, 1/6/2014
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" Much better than the first. I find the main characters kind of annoying sometimes, but the supporting characters are very interesting. The story is simple, but quite addictive. "
- Kate, 1/6/2014
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" I love this series. Dawn Cook is a skilled story weaver with an amazingly imaginative tale that is difficult to put down. This fantasy world is full of fascinating characters who grow and change and learn valuable life lessons while entertaining the reader. "
- Diane, 1/5/2014
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" A bit slower and a little repetitious, but still a great book! I am loving this series! :) "
- Tracy, 1/2/2014
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" The second book in the series, which brings additional characters and reveals more of the world. "
- Arwen, 12/31/2013
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" Pretty good! I thought it was better than the first of the series, "First Truth." The story picks up a little more in this one, but still not a page turner. "
- Amber, 12/29/2013
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" I liked the first book but this one lost my interest. I have the rest of the series and will hang onto them for a while just in case, but I'm done for now. "
- Teena, 11/21/2013
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" So it's a little, itty, bitty, bit better than the first book. Again, the author has established a great world and a really good running story/mystery in this one. But, she still bugs me. Stupid girl. "
- Emily, 11/12/2013
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" One of my favorite fantasy. "
- Reuben, 8/4/2013
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" A good sequel - I'm looking forward to the next one. "
- Tara, 1/30/2013
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" It was hard to get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. "
- Tammy, 10/6/2012
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" Great follow-up. Loved it just as much as the first. "
- Kelly, 9/22/2012
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" Good storytelling, but the sociology is still troublesome, and there are still some continuity issues which should have been caught. "
- Kevin, 9/22/2012
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" I still prefer The Hollows, and I'm still not entirely sure I like this series yet. I'll keep going for now because I'm a bit stubborn at times. "
- Topher, 10/2/2011
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" While I found First Truth to be a little slow, this one kept me much more engaged. Although there were not any big surprises, the way some of the bigger steps were revealed was well done. Now looking forward to the third book on the series. "
- Tim, 7/30/2011
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" I really like the characters but this seemed very complete to be in the middle of a series. I wonder if she's going to run it like sets of duologies. "
- Patrice, 7/3/2011
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" The 2nd was a little slower, but I still thoroughly loved it! I couldn't wait to read the 3rd in the series. "
- Terry, 6/30/2011
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" Brilliant. Even better than the first one...
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- M?ss, 5/1/2011
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" Much better than the first. I find the main characters kind of annoying sometimes, but the supporting characters are very interesting. The story is simple, but quite addictive.
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- Kate, 3/1/2011
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" These are some good books. I am savoring them and reading the series slowly. This one had some great suprises in it I really liked. I am loving the characters the more I read.
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- Melissa, 1/15/2011
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" I love this series. Dawn Cook is a skilled story weaver with an amazingly imaginative tale that is difficult to put down. This fantasy world is full of fascinating characters who grow and change and learn valuable life lessons while entertaining the reader.
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- Diane, 1/6/2011
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" I really like the characters but this seemed very complete to be in the middle of a series. I wonder if she's going to run it like sets of duologies.
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- Patrice, 12/14/2010
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" The 2nd was a little slower, but I still thoroughly loved it! I couldn't wait to read the 3rd in the series.
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- Terry, 9/25/2010
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" One of my favorite fantasy.
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- Reuben, 8/31/2010
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" Kim Harrison writing about dragons instead of witches and things that go bump in the night.
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- Meredith, 8/16/2010
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" Aussi bon que le premier.Critique sur le blog à la rentrée des vacances.Je reste sur la fait que Dawn Cook a une réelle maîtrise des détails.Génial !
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- ROSE, 8/14/2010
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" A bit slower and a little repetitious, but still a great book! I am loving this series! :)
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- Tracy, 6/23/2010
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" See review of book #1
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- Ban, 6/22/2010
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" A good sequel - I'm looking forward to the next one.
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- Tara, 6/4/2010
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" So it's a little, itty, bitty, bit better than the first book. Again, the author has established a great world and a really good running story/mystery in this one. But, she still bugs me. Stupid girl.
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- Emily, 4/16/2010
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