Twelve Houses Novel The Thirteenth House, Book 2, (Paperback)

from ca.bookwyrm

Of the lot this is my least favorite of the 12 Houses novels. And I know why: though I like the characters and the plot is well worked, I can't stand the affair part. It's written *too well* - it doesn't read like an affair in the abstract, but one in the concrete. And since I've been the one che...

from Pascale1812

While this is very much Kirra's story, all of the others from the original gang play prominent roles, almost enough to offset Kirra's turbulent love life. Opinions: Romar Brendyn...not sure what you're doing with yourself bud. Regarding that relationship, Kirra has a lot to answer for, but the w...

from LisaMaria_C

I liked this novel a bit more than the first book, Mystic and Rider, which struck me as too generic fantasy. Although don't get me wrong--even in that first book, I found an enjoyable read. Shinn has a gift for writing characters you care about and weaving fantasy and romance without stinting on ...

from gwendolenau

I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as the first one in the Twelve Houses series. Unfortunately, the plot managed to make use of three of the narrative tropes I most dislike: one character impersonating another (deliberate deception); a character torn between two suitors (the dreaded love tria...

from MuseofIre

One of the things I most admire about Shinn is her ability to write about love in a way that makes each set of lovers unique, and this book is no exception. But although the sequel to Mystic and Rider, somehow the canvas feels smaller and the stakes lower, with a disappointingly limited climax. I...