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Born of Legend: The League: Nemesis Rising (The League: Nemesis Rising, 9) Hardcover – June 21, 2016

by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author)
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“It’s official Take a Psycho to Work Day. Why else would I be here?”


Hunted. Hated. Betrayed. Outcast Dagger Ixur is on the run for his life. As one of the most recognizable members of his royal house, he has a bounty on his head that guarantees him no quarter from any friend or even family. But surrender isn’t in him. He will fight to the bitter end. A resolve that is sorely tested when he narrowly escapes a trap that leaves him severely wounded. With what he believes is his dying breath, he saves a boy born to an extinct race from a group out to enslave the kid for his legendary abilities.


Ushara Altaan has spent her entire life hating the Andarion royal house that drove her entire species into virtual extinction. As a rare Andarion Fyreblood, she is sworn to end the existence of any royal she finds. But when Dagger saves her son’s life, she is torn between her people and a debt that can never be repaid.
Yet worse than Dagger’s family that’s still out to end hers and him, are the League assassins after him who will stop at nothing to claim the lives of her Tavali family. The only hope she has to save them all is to put their future and her faith into the hands of the very enemy whose grandmother personally extinguished Ushara’s legendary lineage. But how can she ever trust Dagger when he is a disinherited outlaw whose real name is synonymous with betrayal?

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Customers enjoyed the entertaining storyline and invested in the characters. They found the book emotional at times, with great descriptions and explanations of the characters' actions. The writing quality was praised as well-written and the narration was appreciated. Overall, customers found the book exciting and enjoyable.

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170 customers mention "Storyline"153 positive17 negative

Customers enjoyed the storyline. They found it entertaining and intriguing from beginning to end. The book featured a surprising redemption story that turned characters around completely. Readers also mentioned that the book was intense and jam-packed with excitement.

"...Perspective is an insanely wonderful thing. It can change simply by altering the angle of your view...." Read more

"...BFF's? This was a story of redemption, personal redemption and finding your own place in the world...." Read more

"...She has also thrown in a glimpse of religious beliefs and gone on beautiful journey of language building that had me highlighting extensively...." Read more

"...And hearing someone else's description of both characters was... eye-opening...." Read more

69 customers mention "Character development"63 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the characters relatable, with their quirky personalities and honorable qualities. The author creates an engaging storyline that holds readers close to the characters.

"...The politics are rich and highly complex, the characters are so detailed and extensive I feel like we know them from their bones out...." Read more

"...There is a lot of history between characters that keeps you guessing what twists and turns will be revealed next...." Read more

"...This entire series is one I love and re-read over and over! Every character has depth and that stellar sarcasm we all love from SK books...." Read more

"...This was just so well written. Jullien is so hurt and so honorable. Ushera is the most steadfast mate...." Read more

53 customers mention "Tears"45 positive8 negative

Customers find the book emotional and funny at times. They cry and laugh at parts, especially with Jules' sense of humor. Some elements evoke reactions to trauma they thought had been resolved.

"...But This time... It was less overkill and more emotional...." Read more

"...Every character has depth and that stellar sarcasm we all love from SK books. Dagger's story was truly one that grabs you from the first pages!!!..." Read more

"...But through it all he gained a sense of very dark humour to get him to keep himself going. He is a conundrum...." Read more

"...that happened in this book and it had lots of ups and downs, very emotional at times...." Read more

37 customers mention "Detail"33 positive4 negative

Customers find the book has good descriptions and a complex storyline. They appreciate the author's explanations of characters' actions and subplots. The book visualizes the entire story with vivid worlds and intense characters. Overall, readers enjoy the well-crafted storytelling that keeps everything coherent and flowing smoothly.

"...If you're looking for a wonderfully complicated and well written read ... if you love Sherri's work and the League series, this is definitely NOT a..." Read more

"...This book has been an amazing journey! It was as layered and complex as it gets as Sherrilyn Kenyon tied together a huge extended family in way..." Read more

"...Of course I will!! Sherrilyn Kenyon is a grand master at intertwining her books so you read about some of the same events in multiple books...." Read more

"...How much the reader gets to experience Julian's life really gave you so much insight...." Read more

36 customers mention "Writing quality"30 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find the story engaging and the author a skilled storyteller. Readers appreciate the narration and how the author incorporates all the senses into her writing. The book is described as wonderful and can be read as a standalone.

"...If you're looking for a wonderfully complicated and well written read ... if you love Sherri's work and the League series, this is definitely NOT a..." Read more

"4.5 stars. Born of Legend is part of The League series. This can be read as a standalone...." Read more

"...This was just so well written. Jullien is so hurt and so honorable. Ushera is the most steadfast mate...." Read more

"...I bought the book and the audio. And let me just say the narrator is amazing. All in all a must read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's engaging storyline. They find it entertaining and gratifying, with an exciting and happy story that keeps readers hooked. The book is described as never boring or predictable, providing a great escape from everyday life.

"...previous books, shows you their character and motivation from an entirely different perspective, and suddenly a villain is now a grossly..." Read more

"...th err other side of the man we grew to dislike is rewarding, fresh, gratifying. I loved this book. It is definitely up there with the first 3!!..." Read more

"...the years and this one didn't disappoint me at all, it's exciting,entertaining, and they always take you to another place as you read and get lost..." Read more

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18 customers mention "Family bond"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's strong family connections, justice, romance, and loyalty. They find the story powerful with a great plot that ties everything together. The book is described as a cohesive novel that intertwines all of The League books.

"...Those will take some time to develop. And Kiara? Great mom, yes, but the years haven't made her any calmer or more level-headed in an emergency...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book. Some find it cohesive, engaging, and a page-turner. Others feel the pacing is off, with confusing time jumps and choppy action.

"...Kenyon has done it again, she's written a book that is definitely a page turner...." Read more

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"...Sherrilyn has created a world I so wish was real. I love her mind. Another absolutely entrancing story!..." Read more

"...Not whining all the time. Also the time jumping confused me. First the kids were babies then they were old enough to walk just in a few pages...." Read more

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It's been an excellent book so far, I've liked reading this part of the story from one of the characters that up till now you've really found every reason to dislike them. I always like seeing the story from every view and I feel like this book delivers that well. You definitely have to read the books leading up to this one to know what's going on. It's definitely not a stand alone book. Now if only my cat would move and give me back the book and not look so cute.
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  • Victoria Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can I just say ... OMG!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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    So, here's my deal. I suffer from a condition that is technically known as Sleep Pattern Disruption Syndrome (also known as chronic insomnia). Much like Nykyrian, Syn, Fain and Talyn, sleep dep is something I just live with. To pass the nights when this strikes, I read .... voraciously. Whether it's old friends I've visited many times or a new friend I'm learning about for the first time, it is my love of books that keeps me sane and takes me to many places I can never go in real life. The Ichidian Universe is one of those places and it's one of my favorite realms to visit.

    Perspective is an insanely wonderful thing. It can change simply by altering the angle of your view. Sherrilyn Kenyon is a master of bring ing more than one perspective into a story line.

    From Born of Night through Born of Defiance, we've seen only one side of Julienne eton Anatole, the side that portrays him as an insanely overweight, power hungry, malicious aristo who doesn't really care about any one or anything other than himself. We were all led to this conclusion very deliberately and, I admit, I felt a certain revulsion for his character.

    In Born of Defiance, Fain's book, there is a sudden shifting of perspective. It was unexpected and, quite frankly, a little unnerving. The beauty of that shift, however, allowed me to alter my perception of someone who had, until this book, been a relatively minor player. This twist is a wonderful thing for a reader. It keeps us on the edge of our seats and we can't wait to see how it's going to turn out now that something new has been added to the mix.

    Born of Legend is, by far, one of the longest books in the League series at over 700 pages. I understand why it had to be this way. It covers so many years in the League timeline that it couldn't have been shortened without losing too much. It is, now, one of my favorites in this series because the book gave me the chance to re-evaluate a character's evolution and to understand how that evolution came about.

    I discovered that Dagger isn't the bastard I thought him to be. I learned about his childhood as Julienne eton Anatole and the abuse he suffered at the hands of the people who were supposed to love and care for him. I learned about his own self-loathing and began to appreciate just how misunderstood he had always been. Dagger isn't a man who craves power. He just wants to live in peace and understands that there are things he can never change, things he will regret forever. He is a man of quiet power who is not afraid to fight for those he loves, even when he thinks he'll die.Born of Legend (The League: Nemesis Rising)

    I bought this book for my Kindle App on my tablet because I own all of the others in paperback form and I didn't want to wait until the paperback release. You can be assured, however, that the print copy will be taking its place on the shelf I have dedicated to the League so that I can visit Dagger, Vasili and Ushara many more times.

    If you're looking for a wonderfully complicated and well written read ... if you love Sherri's work and the League series, this is definitely NOT a book you want to miss. Actually, 5 stars isn't really enough. I wish I could give it a 10.
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  • Shauni
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016
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    Originally Reviewed For: Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy

    ********************BEWARE SPOILERS AHEAD******************

    Maybe not extreme spoilers but things of definite note.

    Born of Legend is Book 9 in the amazing Sherrilyn Kenyon's League Series. In many ways it has leap frogged to the top of my favorite Kenyon Series. Maybe because it remains true to the beginning.. and maybe because it's just that good.

    We all know you can't have a Kenyon hero without him having a tortured soul, it's just not possible. Each hero has to overcome some pretty nasty stuff. And on occasion (Styxx) he also has to overcome our preconceived notions. Yep, Sherrie manages to redeem the unredeemable. I bring that up because Born of Legend also redeems the unredeemable. Julian En Anatole.. And it was an amazing ride. This time, Sherrie gets it near perfect! In Styxx it was almost overkill and Zanax was definitely required and there were times when I hated Ash.. yeah not goo. But This time... It was less overkill and more emotional. More an adult who has to deal with the remnants of an abusive childhood, both physical and emotional. A child who was neglected, drugged and turned into the scapegoat of a nation. But Julian, AKA Dagger, rose above it all. Became the man he dreamed of being. Was he perfect? Nope...

    We start Born of Legend when Julian was on his last hope, he was determined to die and he decided to do so by saving a child. That one action truly changed his life. Introduced him to the woman who became his "Darling Star" his guiding light, his very reason for being. And in turn helped him to overcome a dark and desperate past to be the man he dreamed of. But more than that, he became a true legend.

    Ushara is Trivali, a race hammered together of outlaws with a code. She is the second in command and pretty much has it all. Has it all until her son is kidnapped and she is desperate to find him, to save him. What she finds is a stranger willing to give his life for her child. A Stranger broken in heart and body but still willing to save a child. How can Ushara NOT fall for this guy. As she begins to realize just who he is, she knows she should encourage him to move on, to start over somewhere else. I mean his family pretty much destroyed her entire race.. ooops. But she can't she keeps seeing the man behind the mask.

    Ushara has the strength and fortitude that no one in Julian's life has ever had AND she believes in him. He is not perfect and he's most definitely a work in progress. That and he always puts the family that left him first. Kind of irksome but as I said, Julian evolves. He creates his own family. He becomes a hero, a legend to his new people. And when it comes time to save the family of his past he goes and faces those demons as well.

    And there were some serious cheer moments.. Like when Mama dearest tries to claim him as her son and she is totally slapped down by the woman who has adopted him into her lineage.. Or when Thraix (a friend) wants to know where Julian gets his intelligence because it obviously wasn't from anyone in his side of the family. A total slap down.. Brilliantly done.

    What I really enjoyed is that we don't have to hate Nykerian.. Julian did some pretty crappy stuff to him in the past but Nyk understands that there were circumstances.. BUT.. happily ever after? BFF's?

    This was a story of redemption, personal redemption and finding your own place in the world. Not living up to or down to the expectations of others but living your own life. Your own dreams and becoming the person you want to be.

    Just wonderful!

    Shauni
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  • frequent reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars She is a great writer
    Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2023
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    fast paced and couldn't put the book down
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  • Marianne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding League Book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2016
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    If I have to choose a favourite in The League series, it's definitely Dagger and Ushara....
    It was Nykyrian and Kiara for a long time. I have read every League book over and over again. And I loved each and every one of them. But Dagger's story holds something different here.
    The way the book is written throws you into the story from page One. The history of how Dagger's life was before he met Ushara is given in tidbits and flashbacks all over the course of the books, so, we don't have to wait so long till they meet. That was very interesting for me. Unlike other huge books of Sherrilyn Kenyon's like Acheron and Styxx (Styxx is my all-time favourite Dark Hunter book BTW), this one gives us Dagger mid-point in his life and builds him into a legend with his wife at his side all through the journey.
    I finished the book cover-to-cover in 2 days. That's how much I was excited about Dagger ... Now I'm reading it again in a slower pace because really I didn't want the book to end. It was an amazing story, amazing, amazing....
    Characters jump out of the page; the main ones and the supporting ones. The detail and the buildup is as perfect as one terrific author like Ms. Kenyon always delivers. What I'd ask her to do is may be write more anthologies or short stories where we re-visit these characters again and see more of the family dynamics especially with their blood siblings.
    This Book is simply outstanding that it drove me to write my first review here. Whatever you did with Born Of Legend, keep doing it for the next ones Ms. Kenyon. You spoiled my taste buds for any other authors.
    Now I cannot wait till February to see Batien. And I definitely want to read about the Trisani characters.
    I hope this helps :)
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  • Manuela Marconi
    3.0 out of 5 stars Giudizio sospeso
    Reviewed in Italy on September 6, 2016
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    Quando ho iniziato a leggere questo libro (l’ultimo della serie dedicata alla Lega e Nemesis) dopo le prime 100 pagine, avrei dato 5 stelle e forse anche qualcuna in più; invece quando sono arrivata a metà avrei voluto toglierle tutte e mandarlo sotto zero. Ho risolto con tre stelle per fare una media con un libro che mi ha entusiasmato quanto mi fatto arrabbiare come nessuno in precedenza; tanto che se non fosse stato perché era un e-book, ne avrei strappato le pagine. Alla fine ho optato per le tre stelle perché non sono riuscita a dargli un vero giudizio. Cinque perché avrebbe potuto essere uno dei migliori della serie della "Lega", zero per quanto mi ha fatto arrabbiare.
    I personaggi che Sherrilyn Kenyon descrive in questa serie, si sa, vivono tutti il loro personale inferno, fatto di un passato (e a volte anche di un presente) di dolore, sofferenza, tradimento e abbandono. Ognuno di loro vive un percorso che lo porta a vincere le avversità e a crescere interiormente fino a trovare la propria serenità al fianco delle persone che ama. Senza dimenticare la grande famiglia che, romanzo dopo romanzo, questi personaggi riescono a formare, sempre pronti, con dedizione e lealtà, a correre in aiuto gli uni degli altri. E questo è ciò che me li ha fatti amare, dal primo fino all'ultimo.
    Anche questa vicenda, all'inizio aveva tutte le carte in regola per essere come le precedenti e gli ingredienti c'erano tutti. Peccato poi la Kenyon abbia perso di vista la giusta misura e abbia iniziato ad esagerare aggiungendo stati su strati di dolore, tradimento, abbandono da una parte, e di forza e superiorità dall'altra, fino a che la simpatia naturale che si sarebbe dovuta provare per il nuovo protagonista si trasforma in irritazione, e non per colpa del personaggio in sé ma perché ad un certo punto tutto diventava troppo. E il troppo, oltre ad esasperare, diventa improbabile.
    Certo, ci sta che un personaggio che nasce come negativo, possa diventare positivo. Ci può stare che abbia avuto le sue motivazioni, anche più che giustificate, per le azioni compiute in passato, e ci può stare il suo desiderio di redenzione. Solo per questo è ammirevole e del tutto meritevole di riuscirci. Ma comincio ad avere dei dubbi (e mi irrito) quando il vissuto descritto per questo personaggio diventa tale e tanto che le sofferenze subite da quelli che lo hanno preceduto, al confronto sembrano gite al luna park. Senza contare che, improvvisamente, lo stesso si trasforma nell'eroe degli eroi che, nel tempo e dietro le quinte, si prodiga per aiutare gli altri a risolvere le loro difficili situazioni, sempre pensando apertamente che questi siano tutti dei benemeriti cretini che come si muovono, sbagliano. Purtroppo, in questo modo, i protagonisti delle storie precedenti si trovano a perdere di credibilità e le loro azioni e decisioni -quelle stesse che ce li hanno fatti tanto ammirare e amare- sembrano più colpi di testa dovuti dalla loro immaturità e stupidità, invece che il frutto di sofferenza e dolore.
    Magari sarebbe stato utile un minimo di equilibrio in più tra questi personaggi perché, davvero, ci sono molte cose che non quadrano, soprattutto quando si mette in relazione Nykyrian, il protagonista del primo romanzo, con Dagger, cioè quest'ultimo. Cosa non da poco...
    Qualcuno potrebbe obiettare che in fondo si tratta dei pensieri di Dagger, e che è normale che questi non tenga in molta considerazione i suoi passati antagonisti. Peccato che questi però siano anche i pensieri dell’autrice, visto che è lei che glieli "mette in testa".
    Speriamo che le cose si aggiustino con il prossimo romanzo dal momento che il suo protagonista sarà un personaggio "a metà" tra i due sopra citati. Se l'autrice deciderà di farli interagire un po' di più forse si riaggiusterà il tiro e si ripristinerà l'equilibrio...
    Nell'attesa il mio giudizio resta sospeso.
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  • Catalus
    5.0 out of 5 stars I've already reread this twice
    Reviewed in Germany on August 6, 2016
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    After saying quite clearly what I think about 'Dragonmark' (which has been written by the same author) I figured I should give praise, where I think praise is deserved too and write a review for one of the books I love too.

    'Born of Legend' is about Dagger Ixur and Ushara . Dagger is an awesome hero. He has it anything but easy in life, but he isn’t a whiner. He freely owns his own mistakes and nothing kills his quirky sense of humor. Ushara is great too. She isn’t the classical orphaned heroine in need of rescuing. She actually has both her parents, lots of siblings, cousins and a son. She loves them all and is loved back by them, but that doesn’t make her lovestory any less interesting, in fact it adds a lot to it.
    Instead of basing the friction between the loves on the typical and often annoying misunderstandings between a couple, the major hurdle to happily ever after between the two of them are their respective families. Yes, Dagger’s familiy is alive too, though loving relationship isn’t an accurate description.
    There are interesting side-characters, exciting, action-filled universe-changing events and great tie-ins to other league books. In fact I strongly recommend reading (at minimum) 'Born of the Night' , 'Born of Defiance‘ and 'Born of Betrayal' first.
    It’s a book about love (of course), but also about redemption, about rising from the ashes and reinventing yourself, about the dangers of hatred and how easy it is too misjudge others. It’s a book about finding a home and a family, but not the ‚presented on a silver plate‘ version, the version that requires effort and heartache, tolerance and forgiveness..
    I am not sure how to say more without causing major spoilers, but I think I can say this safely at least: After getting a big surprise in ‚Born of Betrayal‘ I was worried I’d end up hating some of the heroes from the earlier books when reading this book. To my relief it wasn’t that way. Dagger managed to make himself loveable without throwing dirt on Nykyrian or Talyn or even Dancer Hauk.
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  • A. Hartley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2016
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    What a brilliant book, action packed, riveting and simply, I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend this book to any new or old Sherrillyn Kenyon fan. I have always loved the strength of the characters and their determination to fight against the odds. There is action on nearly every page that defies you to put it down. I've always liked Kenyon's female characters who always have strength and a knack to kick ass! Can't wait for the next instalment!
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