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The Fury by LJ Smith (The Vampire Diaries)

'The Fury' is the third novel in the 'Vampire Diaries', and starts immediately where 'The Struggle' left off. It is not that necessary to read the first two books, but it would help to understand the characters and plot more if you did. This novel is only slightly like the television series, and this makes it a lot better...

8.4/10

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The Struggle by LJ Smith (The Vampire Diaries)

This is the 2nd in the 'Vampire Diaries' series, and starts immediately where 'The Awakening' left off. It is essential to have read that book to enjoy 'The Struggle'. Do not read this thinking that being familiar with the television series will be enough information. Many of the character are different, and some don'...

8.1/10

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The Awakening by LJ Smith (The Vampire Diaries)

‘The Awakening’ is the first in the ‘Vampire Diaries’ series. The television series is only very loosely based on the books, the differences are surprising. This means that even if you have seen the show, the book can still surprise you.It tells the story of Elena, a high school student who is incredibly popular. S...

8.3/10

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Domes of Fire by David Eddings (The Tamuli)

‘The Domes of Fire’ is the first novel in a trilogy ‘The Tamuli’. It is set roughly 7 years after the events of ‘The Elenium’, and features the same characters. It is not really necessary to have read the first trilogy to enjoy this novel, but you would have a better understanding of the characters. The prolog...

8.3/10

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The Sapphire Rose by David Eddings (The Elenium)

'The Sapphire Rose' is the final book in 'The Elenium'. A trilogy of novels that has followed Sparhawk and friends on a quest to find a cure to save their Queen. Interestingly, this book does not have a recap of the previous novels, so it would be difficult to read it in isolation. Instead, David Eddings gives us a chapter about ...

8.0/10

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The Ruby Knight by David Eddings (The Elenium)

This is the second book in 'The Elenium', it is advisable to read 'The Diamond Throne' first but not completely necessary. There is a little prologue that briefly states what happens in the previous book.Sparhawk continues his quest for the cure for the Queen. In this novel, he actually knows what he has to find and is det...

8.5/10

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The Diamond Throne by David Eddings (The Elenium)

This novel is the beginning of a 6 book fantasy saga (The Elenium and The Tamuli), but don’t let that put you off.It follows the story of Sparhawk, a Pandion Knight who has a knack of upsetting people in high places. He has been around a long time, and is quite cynical in his outlook. The Queen has fallen ill, and the only way to sa...

8.5/10

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The High Lord by Trudi Canavan (The Black Magician Trilogy)

Book three of The Black Magician Trilogy: The High Lord, is an excellent read, arguably the best of the trilogy.This highly rewarding book draws all of the storylines together, smoothly. This is some achievement, considering that there are so many sub-storylines, and that the intensity and lively pace remain.You are reminded of jus...

8.6/10

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The Novice by Trudi Canavan (The Black Magician Trilogy)

Book 2 of The Black Magicians Trilogy continues the light reading style from Book 1. It is written at a fast pace, and oozes intensity. The storyline is extremely enjoyable, with a good amount of progression, intrigue and mystery. It is perhaps the least ambitious of the trilogy, but the flow is probably the best. Book 3 is the brilliant reward ...

8.1/10

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