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I did like the guy that she grew up with and the mysterious guy following her around. I do wonder if anything will come of that.
You're right about it being dark. I didn't realize it was about the fae. For some reason I never got a good look at the cover and thought it would be vampires. I'm about 300 pages in and I'm enjoying it so far. She's not specific on all the different types of species, but I think I would have information overload if she were. One thing I've noticed is that there's really no good guys. Those that are helpful to Toby, also want something from here. Few characters do anything without motive. I hear that in the new book her writing improves.


I've been good about not adding to my library list. I have a lot that I own that I want to get to first and I kept pushing them off because I'd end up with 30 books from the library at one time. Now I'm down to 2 or 3 library books.
I finished the book. I enjoyed it a lot, but I see where some people might be put off a little.
***Spoiler***
Did it seem odd to anyone else that Toby isn't the one that kills the bad guy? She didn't actually do much other than talk in the big finale scene.
The last few pages really read like a summary. I was a little put off at first, but then I got to the last paragraph and I liked how the author worded it. It made you want to experience more of Toby's adventures and to see how she continues to grow up.
I finished the book. I enjoyed it a lot, but I see where some people might be put off a little.
***Spoiler***
Did it seem odd to anyone else that Toby isn't the one that kills the bad guy? She didn't actually do much other than talk in the big finale scene.
The last few pages really read like a summary. I was a little put off at first, but then I got to the last paragraph and I liked how the author worded it. It made you want to experience more of Toby's adventures and to see how she continues to grow up.

That's okay Lisa. If you have a used book store you can check there, or see if your library does interlibrary loans. If not, then just find something you can read and let us know how it was on one of the discussion boards.
I was surprised my library had this one.
I was surprised my library had this one.
Haha. I think everyone's determined it's first book syndrome. That 2 is better than 1. Did you finish it Jess?

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I wanted her daughter to come back and she didn't maybe the next book
**end spoiler**
I am not sold on the next book though, if I don't have anything else on my list I'll read it but not dying to get to it

Oh, and on another note...what's with the hand down the pants on the cover? I keep closing the book to look at the cover in curiosity.

As far as picking up I thought it got atleast some what better after page 50 but I don't know how far you are now

Oh, and on another note...what's with the hand down the pants on the cover? I keep closing the b..."
I was wondering that the entire time.

First, what I liked: The world building was highly original and impressive, including the Fae politics, powers, etc. Also I liked the main character -- her strength, honor, practicality and humor. The storylines were a good mix of mystery, suspense, action, and adventure--with several scary, edge-of-your-seat moments.
And what I didn't like: the first book I thought was too depressing and dragged at points. In the first book, some good stuff should have happened in Toby's life to offset all the negative stuff (e.g. would have been great to see development of the verbal sparring with the Cat Sidhe king).
I thought the second book was better than the first book. It wasn't depressing and was faster paced.
If you don't finish it this month it's okay. Just get it done before December is over. Is it getting easier as you go? I got more interested as it went, but there was a point there where I almost didn't want to keep going. I'll read book 2, but it's not a high priority.

Not one of my favorites. Although, cats named Cagney and Lacey were a nice touch.

I have read all three books in the series and I did buy #4 at BAM today.




books a Million They're really good at putting books out early if they don't have a hard release date. They'll have a lot on Friday or Saturday before they come out. They're also really good about looking in the back for you where as my B&N won't.



However, I'm thinking this second book is too obvious. (view spoiler)
Who knows, maybe it will take a huge twist and I'll be wrong.
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