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Cori June (3033 KP) rated Into the Fire (Book Two of the Hel's Crucible Duology) in Books

May 9, 2019  
Into the Fire (Book Two of the Hel's Crucible Duology)
Into the Fire (Book Two of the Hel's Crucible Duology)
Dennis L. McKiernan | 1999 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Warrows (1 more)
creative world
hurry up and wait (2 more)
repeated information
Names can be confusing
Tipperton and Beau finally get some answers as the War of the Ban continues. This book does reference some of the previous books however you do not have to read those books first (unless it's part one of the Hel's Crucible duology). This duology is a great intro into the world of Mithgar. At times a little sad and graphic the descriptions are topnotch. The Elven names can be confusing at times Vandor and Vandar are two different Elves, usually Vandar is referenced as Silverleaf or Vandar Silverleaf which helps cut down on the confusion.
  
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Sep 4, 2026  
"Smoothly paced, meticulously researched, and full of the kind of ups and downs that make putting it down impossible. Book two cannot come soon enough."

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Merissa (14142 KP) rated For Atancia (The Durand Duology #2) in Books

Apr 15, 2023  
For Atancia (The Durand Duology #2)
For Atancia (The Durand Duology #2)
Wren Figueiro | 2014 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the second book in the Durand Duology and, as such, continues on from the first so you will HAVE to read that one for this one to make any sense. That being said, this book is written mainly from the perspective of Matt (only one small bit from Atty) so it gives the whole thing a fresh feeling as you learn new things about the people you know.

There is constant action and 'happenings' going on as a whole but the relationship growing between Matt and Atty is a slow-burner and all the richer for that. New characters are introduced and you learn just how convoluted the Durand world can be, as family trees and relationships Durand-style are explained.

This book wraps up the Duology in a very satisfying way but I would still love to read more, both about this world, other characters who caught my eye, and of course, Matt and Atty. I'm really hoping that they are the 'Forever' couple in the Durand world and am imagining (and hoping) for a HEA for them, no matter how many bumps in the road.

Extremely well written with no grammatical errors that I found, this book - and this Duology - come highly recommended. Absolutely brilliant!

* I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Sep 12, 2015
  
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Alice (117 KP) rated Muse of Nightmares in Books

Mar 3, 2021  
Muse of Nightmares
Muse of Nightmares
Laini Taylor | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
9.5 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
OH BOYYYYY - I haven't got the words for this, how does one person's brain come up with this. This book has been sitting on my shelf ever since I read Strange 18 months ago and always kept putting it off because the sheer size of it terrified me (it still does) but I just can't fathom how incredible this duology is I just wanted to savour every last word. WHAT A MASTERPIECE
  
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Cynthia Armistead (17 KP) rated The Pirate's Wish (The Assassin's Curse, #2) in Books

Mar 1, 2018  
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The Pirate's Wish (The Assassin's Curse, #2)
Cassandra Rose Clarke | 2013
10
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well, according to the acknowledgement at the end of the book, there was originally one enormous book which was broken up into The Assassin's Curse and The Pirate's Wish. I think they should have been published as one volume, but I obviously don't work in the industry. I definitely recommend that you have both books on hand before starting th duology, though.

I'm quite pleased with how the plot threads were brought together, and the main character certainly developed well. The book passes the Bechdel test with flying colors, too.