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Vera Nazarian

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38+ Werken 1,621 Leden 143 Besprekingen Favoriet van 6 leden

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Bevat de namen: Vera Nazarian, Vera Nazarean

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Werken van Vera Nazarian

Qualify (2014) 340 exemplaren
Cobweb Bride (2013) 322 exemplaren
Dreams of the Compass Rose (2002) 127 exemplaren
Lords of Rainbow (2003) 121 exemplaren
Mansfield Park and Mummies (2009) 92 exemplaren
Compete (2015) 79 exemplaren
The Duke in His Castle (2008) 50 exemplaren
Win (2017) 46 exemplaren
Pride and Platypus: Mr. Darcy's Dreadful Secret (2012) — Illustrator — 43 exemplaren
Salt of the Air (1900) 38 exemplaren
Cobweb Empire (2013) 35 exemplaren
The Witch Who Made Adjustments (2012) 35 exemplaren
Survive (2020) 29 exemplaren
Cobweb Forest (2013) 25 exemplaren
Old Farts (2012) 18 exemplaren
After the Sundial (2010) 8 exemplaren
Lore of Rainbow (2013) 8 exemplaren
Three Names of the Hidden God (2012) 8 exemplaren
Sky Whales and Other Wonders (2009) — Redacteur — 7 exemplaren
Aeson: Blue (2021) 4 exemplaren
Aeson: Black (2022) 4 exemplaren
Mayhem at Grant-Williams High (2006) 4 exemplaren
Swans 3 exemplaren
The Story of Love  2 exemplaren
The Jackal (1998) 1 exemplaar
Lady of the Castle 1 exemplaar
City of No-Sleep 1 exemplaar
Mount Dragon 1 exemplaar

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Algemene kennis

Geboortedatum
1966-05-25
Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
Russia (birth)
USA
Land (voor op de kaart)
USA
Geboorteplaats
Moscow, Russia, USSR
Opleiding
Pomona College
Beroepen
artist
science fiction writer
Organisaties
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)
Prijzen en onderscheidingen
Nebula Award Finalist, 2007, 2008

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A competently told teen life&death competition story, with a 16yr old protagonist, 2 of 4 siblings all of whom are in the competition. She has the requisite two guys and is absurdly good in the crunches - she always has some solution and in her group no one else seems to. Recommended only to those who really love a Hunger Games type plot and don't care at all if there is any sense to it.
 
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quondame | 15 andere besprekingen | Mar 23, 2024 |
Cute little story, but nothing special.
 
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zjakkelien | 2 andere besprekingen | Jan 2, 2024 |
This is my review from my blog:

I heard about Cobweb Bride a few months ago, somewhere, and thought the concept was fascinating; one day all death stops. While not exactly new, the idea of it being Medieval times in a made up portion of the world seemed to fascinate me. I wanted to explore this world.

Explore I did, and am so glad! I felt connected to the characters and the world. There was gore but it was just right and described well enough to picture but not too deeply as to disgust (this is in reference to a battle at the beginning, after death stopped, and people were still fighting and 'dying', the book is not totally gross). The second and third chapters were a bit laborious to get through. Ms. Nazarian threw a lot of characters at me very quickly during an Imperial birthday party. I muddled through and it was worth it. Everything picks up around chapter 5 and while I know that seems like a long time, there are some very important things that happen in the beginning. The beginning pace can be slow but Ms. Nazarian has a way of painting a picture vividly (without too much description) that keeps the interest.

While it was constantly mentioned that the Cobweb Bride had to be found and all death had stopped, I didn't feel that as an annoyance. It reminded me that everyone was a bit frantic and something needed to be done so that death could continue. There is a rather gruesome moment when something important is revealed about the food supply (although none of the characters seem to get it right away), and that became a worry for me as I had become invested in these characters. The changes in Percy made me happy because I felt so damn sorry for her home life situation. She's really the main character but there are many others to follow and care for as well. It's really like a theatrical play.

By the end, and a major plot point is revealed, I was very surprised at the outcome. It was one of those 'I didn't see that coming' situations. If you like sword fights, witches, handsome knights, damsels not-so-much in distress, and Death as a Spaniard, Cobweb Bride is worth every penny.
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Chanicole | 30 andere besprekingen | Jul 6, 2023 |
This is a hard 4 to 5 stars as I deeply enjoyed the book but there were times when I felt Nazarian was very repetitive with some info. It took away from my concentration of the story. However, she has such way with words and story that that part is easily overlooked for the magic that was created in this book!

Pulling in ancient myths and tying them together to be part of the grand scheme was such a lovely idea.

I don't think I can review this without spoiling it so I'll just say it is so worth the read and time, the whole trilogy is. If you like fantasy, sword play, romance, a little horror, and excitement then the Cobweb Trilogy is definitely for you.

Cobweb Forest had it all and tied up all the loose ends well. You will not be disappointed with the outcome and end to the series.
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Chanicole | 1 andere bespreking | Jul 6, 2023 |

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Werken
38
Ook door
27
Leden
1,621
Populariteit
#15,882
Waardering
½ 3.7
Besprekingen
143
ISBNs
83
Talen
1
Favoriet
6

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