Born of Ice [Paperback]

Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Piatkus; paperback / softback edition (2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749908998
• ISBN-13: 978-0749908997
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,134,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite of the League Novels, December 1, 2009

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NoSleep2Nite4Me "MCO" (Elkins Park, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Born of Ice (Kindle Edition)

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.

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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This review is from: Born of Ice (League, No 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read... but questions linger., December 17, 2009

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L. Duong (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Born of Ice (League, No 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.