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Bezig met laden... Counterpointdoor Rachel Haimowitz
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Many people will tell you that you can't choose who you fall in love with. And sometimes that is a distressing reality. As Ayden finds when he leaves his elven brethren and enters service of Freyrik, a human prince. Not only must they contend with the long history of enmity between their two races, but Ayden's strong will is something he hopes will be enough to fight off any feelings of attraction that he senses are creeping up. But strong will can translate to passion and close proximity to someone who takes your breath away is bound to break down a wall eventually. The question is what to do once it comes crashing down. For Ayden and Freyrik, that's not an easy question to answer. ( ) My thoughts right now? Not a single likable human character, including a spineless Prince of Farr, who can't even stand up to a representative of an apparently extremely opprest member of the society - a woman, The First Wife. Neither can he properly defend his property or people he is in charge of. Even children are little savages. Elli is no better, a clueless child in La-la land. She needs a serious reality check in the form of flogging post next to her brother's. Maybe then she would start taking reality for what it is. This society is too messed up as it is and House of Farr lets it slide even further. It's motto: "People get what people want, dammit! And people want it now!" Maybe, maybe Lord Lini and young Ekkja are still somewhat redeemable. But the former is only a servant who would do anything for his master and the latter is ...dead. There is no hope in this book, by the middle of it you know to abandon any and all. Ayden is the only likable character and only because of him I am giving this book more than one star. I wanted to write more, but Yvonne said it all in her review. I can sign under every single word. Anywho... There is some good news. I found Ayden :D Edilson Nascimento What an amazing book! Fantasy is not my favourite genre and yet I was immediately captured and held spellbound! The characters are so well developed, the plot interesting, and the pacing perfectly suited to the scene - from slow and unhurried to racing at breakneck speed! I didn't much care for the cliffie but it's not a big deal as I already have the sequel in my hot little hands! While I did find this reasonably enjoyable, some parts were hard going. It had an interesting premise and the tension in the characters romance was nice, but some of the world building was not as well developed as I would have liked. However, something a little different and worth a nosey. 3 and a 1/2 stars. I rarely find a fantasy romance book that has an in depth culture description, plot, and great sex. They usually are mutually exclusive. This had the nail biting tension of the Sword of Truth series, but the added bonus of a passionate romance. Not to mention it is a male/male romance. If you like male/male and fantasy, then you need to pick this up. One note, this book ends abruptly, so be prepared to jump right into the second one. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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It is the twilight of mankind. Depleted by generations of war with a race of dark beasts, humanity stands on the brink of extinction. The outlands are soaked with the blood of the fallen. The midlands are rotting with decadence and despair. Elfkind, estranged by past crimes, watches and waits for nature to run its course. And then the two collide. Ayden's life has long been guided by two emotions: love for his sister, and hatred of all things human. When he's captured in battle, he is enslaved in the service of a human prince, Freyrik Farr. Freyrik's always known elves to be beautiful and dangerous, but never has one affected him as deeply as Ayden. Teetering on a dagger's edge between duty and high treason, Freyrik discovers that some choices can change a life, and some an entire world. Between prejudice, politics, pride, and survival, Ayden and Freyrik must carve a new path, no matter how daunting. For nothing less than the fate of both their peoples rests on the power of their perseverance--and their love. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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