tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post4919676997747507132..comments2023-10-19T11:01:34.551-04:00Comments on Jennie's B(ook)log: Twelve Houses series, Sharon ShinnJenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05804281162557876557noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-61627055987580362612007-08-12T23:13:00.000-04:002007-08-12T23:13:00.000-04:00It is sort of a run-of-the-mill fantasy quest plot...It is sort of a run-of-the-mill fantasy quest plot (even I thought that even though I haven't read all that much fantasy). But somehow it still seems really fresh. And I just like the six main characters so much.<BR/><BR/>I'm definitely going to read Jovah's Angel next. I need to give Samaria another try. :)Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804281162557876557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-8867480808100899172007-08-09T16:44:00.000-04:002007-08-09T16:44:00.000-04:00I love Sharon Shinn (big surprise). It's funny, b...I love Sharon Shinn (big surprise). It's funny, but when I read the first book in this series, I thought it was just so-so compared to her Samaria books. Beautiful writing, yes, but with a run-of-the mill fantasy quest plot. <BR/><BR/>But I did a re-read of "Mystic and Rider" when "The Thirteenth House" came out, and for some reason, this time I really got it. The bond between the characters especially. Maybe this time around, I knew that it wasn't a Samaria book and had different expectations. And of course I loved "Dark Moon Defender", when Shinn started to wrap up all the loose threads in this series. <BR/><BR/>She's one of the best SF/fantasy-romance writers out there, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-66122693892931241232007-08-09T11:05:00.000-04:002007-08-09T11:05:00.000-04:00Kristina--Yes, Shinn is great. I have the rest of ...Kristina--Yes, Shinn is great. I have the rest of the Samaria series and a couple of her YA books in the TBR. They'll be coming out soon, I'm sure!<BR/><BR/>Ames--Definitely give Shinn a try. I think you'd like her. And TSB sounds good. You will blog about it? I will put it on my little list. (Okay, it's not such a little list, but still.) Hey, I like your new avatar! The clinch! Is it off a specific book?<BR/><BR/>Mailyn--Yes, I'm just now getting serious about the job hunt. I'm trying to find a job in a library here. So pretty different from what I did in NY, but still related.<BR/><BR/>Marg--You're so lucky! You win a lot of contests. ;)<BR/><BR/>Rosario--I love Cammon, so Reader and Raelynx is sure to be good.<BR/><BR/>Jane--I'm sure you turned more than 2 on to Shinn! Loads of people, probably. And Justin and Tayse were great alpha heroes---usually alphas leave me cold, but they were both lovely. The protector, but not overbearing. Tough and seemingly not at all interested in emotions, but then surprised by the strength of their love. *sigh*<BR/><BR/>Please do another interview! I went back the other day and read the one you all did before. And a fifth book would be excellent.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804281162557876557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-14595044998236439272007-08-09T10:30:00.000-04:002007-08-09T10:30:00.000-04:00I am so thrilled that we are turning on so many pe...I am so thrilled that we are turning on so many people (2 so far!!!) into Sharon Shinn fans. Doesn't Dark Moon Defender have some of the most romantic speeches delivered by male heroes penned today? <BR/><BR/>I loved Shinn's observations on the alpha male archetype? I heard that she might be doing a 5th book. I'll have to see if Janine can contact her to do another interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-61830543954187508332007-08-09T07:37:00.000-04:002007-08-09T07:37:00.000-04:00I agree, this whole series is amazing. Can't wait ...I agree, this whole series is amazing. Can't wait for Reader and Raelynx!Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-41007743975110616982007-08-09T05:59:00.000-04:002007-08-09T05:59:00.000-04:00I won a Sharon Shinn book a while ago but still ha...I won a Sharon Shinn book a while ago but still haven't read it yet!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-34804909900483816892007-08-09T04:19:00.000-04:002007-08-09T04:19:00.000-04:00Are you looking for work? And, if so, what kind? S...Are you looking for work? And, if so, what kind? Same as in NYC?Mailynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268088979512386316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-49631197485893500882007-08-09T01:49:00.000-04:002007-08-09T01:49:00.000-04:00I haven't read Sharon Shinn before, but I recently...I haven't read Sharon Shinn before, but I recently picked the first two books up from a thrift store. :P yay for me. LOL<BR/><BR/>I just recently finished an amzing fantasy novel (haven't blogged about it yet) called the Serpent Bride by Sara Douglass. It has a couple of different characters who come together at the end to fight an evil dude. It's a series, but I'm not sure how many books long. And TSB is just the first one. I loved it though!~ames~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17683205224039402987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22655888.post-61068286561986417722007-08-09T00:10:00.000-04:002007-08-09T00:10:00.000-04:00I love Love LOVE Sharon Shinn! I loved the Samaria...I love Love LOVE Sharon Shinn! I loved the Samaria series and I really enjoyed her YA series (The Secret Keeper, etc.). I haven't read this series yet, but I definitely plan to. Glad to hear you liked them!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07224347919509912944noreply@blogger.com