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Born of Ice (League, No 3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

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Book Description

December 1, 2009

In the Ichidian Universe, the League and its ruthless assassins continue to keep rule. But at what cost? Welcome back to the future…and a whole new world.

Devyn Kell spent his life in service to the League until he learned of the double dealing and backstabbing that was costing innocent people their lives. Refusing to play those politics, he became a Runner—someone who makes sure planets get the weapons, medicine and supplies they need to survive. May the gods have mercy on any who get in his way, because he definitely won’t.

Alix Garran is a woman on the run from a past she can’t escape. Signing on to work for Devyn as a System’s Engineer, she finds a cause she can fight for—and a man she can respect. But as Alix’s past catches up to her, and Devyn’s old enemies turn lethal, they have to fight together…or fall alone.


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Editorial Reviews

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“[A] publishing phenomenon…[Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene.” –Publisher’s Weekly

"Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentless imaginative.  These are not your mother's vampire novels." --Boston Globe

"[An] engaging read." --Entertainment Weekly

From the Back Cover

FROM THE CREATOR OF THE #1 BESTSELLING DARK-HUNTER NOVELS COMES ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE EXTRAORDINARY LEAGUE SERIES

In the Ichidian Universe, the League and its ruthless assassins continue to keep rule. But at what cost? Welcome back to the future…and a whole new world.

HE IS AN OUTLAW WHO OFFERS NO QUARTER
Devyn Kell spent his life in service to the League until he learned of the double dealing and backstabbing that was costing innocent people their lives. Refusing to play those politics, he became a Runner—someone who makes sure planets get the weapons, medicine and supplies they need to survive. May the gods have mercy on any who get in his way, because he definitely won’t.

SHE IS ON THE RUN FROM A PAST THAT COULD END HER LIFE
Alix Garran is a woman on the run from a past she can’t escape. Signing on to work for Devyn as a System’s Engineer, she finds a cause she can fight for—and a man she can respect. But as Alix’s past catches up to her, and Devyn’s old enemies turn lethal, they have to fight together…or fall alone.

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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; 1 edition (December 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 031294232X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312942328
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the past two years, New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has claimed the #1 spot twelve times. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre she writes. With more than 23 million copies of her books in print in over 30 countries, her current series include: The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of Avalon, BAD Agency and the Chronicles of Nick. Since 2004, she has placed over 50 novels on the New York Times list. The preeminent voice in paranormal fiction, with more than twenty years of publishing credits, Kenyon not only helped to pioneer, but define the current paranormal trend that has captivated the world.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite of the League Novels December 1, 2009
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This was my favorite of the three League novels. The story was full of action, romance, humor, and all the characters were entertaining. I couldn't stop reading it and wished it had been a lot longer. Though this is science fiction romance (versus the author's Dark and Were Hunters paranormal romance books), there's nothing complex in its story line. To me, it was that elegant, to the point 'woman meets man - man meets woman - they fall in love - have great sex - have some problems to solve - solve the problems - and live happily ever after' simplicity that made it such a perfect enjoyable read.

The romantic leads in this story are Devyn (Syn's and Sahara's son) and his 'heroine' Alix. The major characters from the previous two books have background roles but a lot of their children play major roles. And Vik (the mech from Born of Fire) is present with all his adorable, sarcastic humor. All these characters added just the right touch of tying in all three stories into one happy ending that I loved.

I hope Sherrilyn Kenyon comes up with another League novel. I like this series even better than the Dark-hunters books.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read... but questions linger. December 17, 2009
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I enjoyed the first two books as they had good character development that really dug into character motivation that goes into psyche and action. It's hard to connect with Devyn, Syn's son, and while we are at it, Nyk's spawns also. These "trust fund babies" have been given everything to them and with all their parents' political connections, it makes me wonder if Devyn will ever get punished even if he is caught as a Runner. There's no conflict because I feel like these kids are like the Paris Hiltons of the world.

Questions loom for me (could be spoilers) like if Nyk hated the League so much, why did a handful of his kids join? Andron's situation was a real bummer. Did Shahara have a personality switch or what? I still love Syn, because he is that good. Palen's twist was just too convenient to tie everything together. While we are at it, his personality wasn't really explored, it was just there.

My biggest one ponderment...
How did the "manwhore" Caillan Dagan become an Emperor. Did I miss something?

It just seems like there were just too many convenient "facts" that were thrown out there and you had to accept it for what it was. There was no depth.

A fast read, but just wasn't as good or fulfilling as the first two books. I do enjoy this universe, but just feel that this book was rushed and had the potential for a greater plot line.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as well-written as the first two... March 11, 2010
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I read all three books in the series and if you loved the first two, this one might be a little bit of a let down. It was still a decent read (partly because I hate not finishing series), but it lacked a lot of the character development and substance that the first two books had. Part of what I liked about them was that they weren't just romances-they were action, sci-fi, romance and had some actual depth to them. This book was much more of a run of the mill "romance" complete with cheesy scenes and lines. Everything seemed to work out just a little too conveniently, like the author just wanted to finish up the series and either didn't put as much of her heart into it as the other two books or ran out of ideas. I liked what one reviewer said when he/she compared all of the prior character's kids as "the Paris Hilton's of the world." All those wealthy family connections with Emperors, Doctors, Top Smugglers, League Assassins, etc. made everything in the book flow too perfectly, with no real consequences.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
And where did the twist with Paden come from except an obvious attempt to tie up loose ends in an all too cheesy happy ending? Also, having "Mom" check in every 5 minutes was a little ridiculous...not how I picture Shahara as a mother.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars born of ice September 11, 2010
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i loved this book! i really loved how Vik had a big part in it and i hope he has a larger role in the future books. This author is amazing! i really like her dark hunter books if you havnt read those you should start right now! but the league is by far my favorite! i can't wait for the next one to come out!!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Verse 2, Same as the First June 2, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I will give it this- the `thinking' of the characters doesn't feel as strained and it left behind the trust them/don't trust them one-eighty as in the previous additions. The old shtick of having the characters babble on and on still is overused and I really think the author has trouble setting the scene and describing. It is rare to have an author who can do both well and usually if you do one right, the other one can be forgiven. Not so with Kenyon. The clichés ruin that affect along with the characters TMI factor.

For example, about fifty pages in the MC Devyn gives too much information about another member of his crew (Sway). For someone doing illicit activities, giving a new crewmember -that no background check has been done- isn't showing any intelligence. Along the lines of the descriptive, the instant attraction seems forced; especially considering the female MC Alix was used sexually before. She goes from lusting after him in her mind to `he's going to kill me'.

Let's speak on the female MC Alix, shall we? Once again we have a skinny character to the point a sammich is called for. It's as if the author thinks that's what men want in life. A woman that if they decided to really have some monkey sex they'd have to worry about breaking her in two. Again we have a character that is being forced to bring down the MC. We have another woman whose family is in trouble if she doesn't do what the bad guy says and, again, you never get any interaction with the antagonist. Yeah, I'm not even going to call the female MC Alix the antagonist because she doesn't even come close.

Maybe that's the real problem in this series as a whole. The antagonist is so far in the background you don't feel for the characters as a whole.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome World
I love her imagination, her writings, her stories, and the world of the League is different, realistic, and attention getting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the book of Syn
I enjoy her books so much and this one did not let me down. I own the whole League series! They do not disappoint.
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I really like all the League Stories. There's great adventure, lots of awesome fighting skills! I like all the different kinds of Beings!! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Slightly confusing
Slightly confusing when you read it straight after Fire coz its everyone's kids but still a great novel by a wonderful author who always absorbs me in the worlds League and... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
I love her no matter what she writes! Read her whole series she has lots of books and she is still writing
Published 2 months ago by Start
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
I can always find something to love about all of sherilynn stories. She is a lovely lady and will always be one of my favorite authors
Published 2 months ago by T. Player
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I am enjoying the league series. I am looking forward to the next book. Ms Kenyon writes exciting stories that I continue love
Published 3 months ago by Richerlyn Steinborn
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One
Sherrilyn Kenyon does it again. A great continuation of the series. Love the writing style of this author and she gives time to reveal the character of each person. Read more
Published 3 months ago by PaulineT
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite New Sci-Fi Romance
Sherrilyn Kenyon certainly has outdone herself with the League series. I absolutely loved the story/storyline. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Shaw
4.0 out of 5 stars Consistantly fab
I have read everything Sherrilyn has written except for this series. It is not her best but its still a great read and a fantastic escape to another world.
Love it.
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