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" We have just started to listen to this series again. A light hearted fantasy romance, easy listening while driving, yet it touches on darker sub-topics of racism and xenophobia. Well written and well read. "
- Eleanor, 1/13/2021
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" Her books are so addicting. This was slower than any of the Chalion ones that I read also over the last week, but it was still quite delightful. You really fall in love with her characters, for they're honest and straightforward. Highly enjoyable. What I didn't like was that this book is clearly the first in a series, so she sets up a big problem and there is no resolution by the end. That kind of sucks. "
- Jennifer, 2/13/2014
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" I loved this book so much I read it in one sitting. "
- Courtney, 1/31/2014
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" Comfort re-read. Every year, I go through a chunk of LMB's backlist. "
- Julia, 1/23/2014
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" This book was...not good. This author is great. This book...Harlequin-y "
- Felicia, 1/16/2014
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" This book was unique from most other books I have read. It was fascinating to watch how everything unfolded and came together. I would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in going away to another world for a while! "
- Candace, 12/31/2013
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" Somewhere in here there really was an interesting fantasy wold and fantasy story... but why didn't anybody warn me that this was essentially a romance novel???? "
- Craig, 12/24/2013
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" This was such an easy read. The characters are fabulous. Usually fanisy books have a way of confusing the reader, using unknown words, etc. I can't wait to read the follow up book. This one left me hanging. I HAVE to know what happens next to Frawn & Dag. "
- Susan, 12/18/2013
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" Bujold is a terrific author but this is a substandard series. Basically a romance novel. Of course I still read all the sequels. "
- Denise, 12/4/2013
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" Not as fast-paced as her Vorkosigan novels, but still a very good story. "
- Ruth, 6/11/2013
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" This book began in a promising way - demons, unlikely heroine, mysterious warriors. However, half-way through LMB shifts into romance novel. What could have been a 4 or 5 star novel dropped to a max 3 for me. "
- Shoshi, 4/19/2013
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" Begins like a fabulous fantasy, ends like a comedy of manners. A little untraditional, but brilliantly written as usual. I look forward to the rest of the series! "
- K.A., 12/15/2012
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" I like Bujold. These are pretty good, not fantastic, but keep me entertained for a few hours. "
- Sandy, 12/3/2012
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" Really one star but I gave it an extra for good brainless beach reading. "
- Renee, 11/27/2012
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" This series was difficult for me to get into for some reason, but it grew on me, especially in the second and third books. I still prefer Bujold's Vorkosigan and Chalion books, though. "
- Liz, 5/2/2012
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" I enjoyed this book, and had to immediately read all the sequels. But, having done that, it's not going to be my favorite Bujold series. Oh damning criticism, I am not going to re-read them. "
- Brenda, 11/9/2011
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" I was really surprised how much I was pulled into this story. I read it in one day so it is clearly a very fast read. "
- Natalie, 11/9/2011
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" I just love the worlds and characters that Lois creates, and this is no exception: Dag and Fawn are simply adorable and you just get so engrossed in their story that you feel like you are there side by side with them, sharing their troubles and joys. Can't wait to read volume two! "
- Pedro, 4/29/2011
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" Not bad, though Spark is a bit of a flat character. "
- Pia, 4/27/2011
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" Less exciting than when I read it the first time.
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- Magda, 4/26/2011
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" Light on plot but long on character, charm, and romance. An enjoyable, quick read - Jane Austin meets Tolkein.
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- Emily, 4/6/2011
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" The first 70 or 80 pages: lots of plot, lots of world-building.The rest of the book: minimal plot, minimal world-building.I enjoyed it, I guess, but I'm glad I have the second book on hand in hopes that stuff (like, you know, plot) actually starts up again.
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- Meggie, 3/20/2011
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" I loved the Midwest setting here--I didn't identify any particular geographic points, but the whole thing just rang true for me--and the characters as well. Their dilemma relationship-wise is a somewhat unusual one and I think Bujold handled it well. [Feb. 2011]
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- Maureen, 3/3/2011
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" Very well written but not aclean romance--meaning I wouldn't want my teenage daughter reading it.
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- Susan, 3/3/2011
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" It felt too short to me, but I liked the cultures and traditions and the characters.
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- Becca, 2/15/2011
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