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Furyborn (Empirium, #1)

Claire Legrand

Start date: October 1, 2018

Finish date: October 31, 2018

Discussion: Series

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Nov 14, 2018 aikaterine rated it really liked it

Shelves: series-on-hold, angels-nephilims

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Jan 17, 2019 Naomi rated it really liked it

I love reading YA fantasy that actually brings something new. First, the good. I absolutely loved Rielle. I also really enjoyed Eliana. I liked both their perspectives, I liked most of the side characters. I liked that it was unapologetically brutal in parts and tender in others. I liked that the sex scenes were not fade-to-black. I liked the magic and how developed the world felt, like there is still a lot more to be discovered in the coming books.
Now for the bad (which are mostly spoilers): ( ...more

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Oct 05, 2019 Tweller83 rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, fantasy

It is really a 1.5 for me, but I rounded up (not sure why).

Wow, that was much too long. It took me forever to get through! I really liked Eliana's story but wasn't really invested in Rielle's story. And towards the end, I wasn't sure I cared about either story. I was reading this because I'm trying to read all the Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award nominees this year.

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure why it got nominated by teens for the Blue Spruce Award, other than there is graphic ...more

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Aug 30, 2018 Damien marked it as to-read

Shelves: owned-tbr

I fortunately met Claire in May at Mysterious Galaxy bookstore. I bought this book as well. I found the writing to be refreshing. I love the idea of meeting two queens separated by time and passion. I found myself getting lost in their world. Claire does amazing world building and she created characters that you feel for. I would recommend this novel and the future of this series!

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