The Quantum Rose Audiobook

" This book is unique stylistically, being a romance novel that is also a relatively non-violent space opera that is also an engineered metaphor for quantum mechanical interactions. I enjoyed the opportunity the book gave me to read something from a genre that I have never read before, and I liked the language and images Asaro uses-- mounts that are silvery-violet furred felines or crystal six legged stags, stained glass forests, ruby empires. Its all very romantic and lush. The plot and setting started out great, but after Kamoj leaves for space it becomes somewhat more run-of-the-mill, with your standard ancient, sentient alien artifacts, and political disputes. "

" Another great one in the series. "

" I read this on recommendation from a library reading list, and I just hated it. I'm not sure why I finished it. The idea was not so bad. It started as a sort of Beauty and the Beast romance story, but got all political and there was too much violence against women in there. Not recommended at all, and I will never read another by this author. "

" Really cheesy romance novel that is uber-nerdy at the same time (count the quantum physics references as you go...) "

" Just looking for Fantasy books by authors I had not read before. This one surprised me as it had a romance in it. Interesting descriptions of the different planets and the people and customs on them. "

" Good addition to the Skolian saga. I wish that it included more conflict with the Traders. "

" The concept behind this book is beautiful and carefully mapped out. Unfortunately, the narrative thread is weak. The sections on Balumil and Lyshriol barely seem to be connected. And while the characters were clearly intended to be likable, I found that their passivity infuriated me. Of course, this passivity was part of the aforementioned concept, so perhaps I shouldn't complain. Nevertheless, I'm glad that I read this book, and glad that it's over. "

" This book pulls the heartstrings "

" I like the world this is set on. Different from the others and it really leads into the rest of the stories well. "

" Started off a bit slow but picked up a bit and earned its place as a fine - but not super - addition to this space opera. Very interesting major theme of individuals in abusive relationships about which I actually craved more development. Hard to do, I am sure, without being heavy handed. "

" I think all I need to say about this is that it's a romance novel where the love triangle is diagrammed according to quantum collision theory. That's enticement enough for most of the people I know. "

" Lot less romance and a lot more sci-fi than I expected. I like that. "

" it seems like a side story in the series and very heavy on the romance "

" Another of the Skolian novels, which are proving a great read. "

" Quite good, although I think some of the trauma suffered by the female protagonist was unnecessary. I'm starting to really feel that traumatizing the characters (and thus the readers) is done excessively. This was definitely sci-fi romance, right down to the telepathic guy theme. "

" A space opera/romance. The world-building is interesting & reminds me of CJ Cherryh, and the reference/allusion to physics is nice & clever, though I sort of wonder why they would present quantum physics in the same way as we do if they develop all their science independently. "

" This certainly qualifies as space opera to me. Scattered humanity, genetically alterations, empires rising and falling, cultural clashes as isolated communities are brought back to the fold all, star-crossed lovers and above all happy endings! "

" For a Nebula winner this one was a little thin, though there were interesting gender and genetics issues raised. I'd probably give another of her book in this series a chance. "

" Romance and Adventure written by someone who knows Physics. Awesomeness. "

" While the ideas of genetic selection and physics were interesting, they were occasionally overshadowed by the pushed romance. It was a good book but I wish their could have been more politics and less romance. "

" As you can see from my ratings of the Skolian empire novels, I am a sucker for well written romantic SF of which Catherine Asaro is the poster child. This is one of the best of this series. "

" This is my favorite of Catherine Asaro's hard science fiction books. She is a physicist, and it shows in her fiction. But she also writes great romance. Mostly, it's fun. "

" Another of the Skolian novels, which are proving a great read.<br/> "

" I like the world this is set on. Different from the others and it really leads into the rest of the stories well. "

" Started off a bit slow but picked up a bit and earned its place as a fine - but not super - addition to this space opera. Very interesting major theme of individuals in abusive relationships about which I actually craved more development. Hard to do, I am sure, without being heavy handed. "

" For a Nebula winner this one was a little thin, though there were interesting gender and genetics issues raised. I'd probably give another of her book in this series a chance. "

" fun and good character development, as usual for the author "

" This book pulls the heartstrings <br/> "

" Lot less romance and a lot more sci-fi than I expected. I like that. "