Comments on: Review: Naamah’s Kiss by Jacqueline Carey

By: TDF Pamela

TDF Pamela — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:51:33 +0000

Thanks for the rec, Trish! I’m going to have to see if the local library has the Kushiel books so I can pick them up again. It seems like I’m really missing out.

Moirin’s one of those protagonists who is… well, almost too good to be true, you know? She rarely makes mistakes, and normally that kind of a character would annoy me. For some reason, I like her, though, and I think part of it is that I’m more forgiving because I’m madly in love with Carey’s writing style and the settings in the Naamah books.

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:44 +0000

I have to say that the six Kushiel books are the best. If you didn’t finish Phedre’s story it’s a must; and then there’s her foster son’s story. the last book for him is to this one of the only books to ever make me cry. Carey’s writing is breathtaking, I can’t gush enough about it.
But for some reason, this book lacked something for me. I think I just didn’t find the heroine as intriguing as her previous two protagonists in this world. Anyway, I realize I’m coming late to the party, but if you have room on your 2011 reading list I highly recommend picking up where you left off in the Kushiel books.

By: TDF Pamela

TDF Pamela — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:23:28 +0000

Wow, I’m late on this reply, OnlyTheBestSciFi/Fantasy! Sorry about that! A lot of things slipped through the cracks while I was on vacation. I found the Kushiel books to be very dense, and it was easy for me to get distracted and lost between new book releases (I read the first two as they were released). One of these days, I’ll pick them up again, but Naamah’s Kiss is definitely worth a read or two. Thanks for commenting!

Nu, it’s been so long since I read the Kushiel books that I hardly remember anything about them. I just slipped off the wagon by the time the third book came out and never picked it up. I really loved Naamah’s Kiss, though, and I have high hopes for this series. And I’m on the lookout for Marillier! I’ve got to wait until I get my fall student loan money to go book shopping again, darn it.

By: nu

nu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:47:40 +0000

Hm, I didn’t really care for the Kushiel series -actually, I’ve always found Carey’s writing beautiful but she always manages to kill the content for me, somehow- but since this looks mostly unrelated, I think I’ll give this one a shot.

Btw, Thea is right about Marillier. She’s fantastic. The Sevenwaters series is a good start. I thought the books got even better as they went on.

By: OnlyTheBestSciFi/Fantasy

OnlyTheBestSciFi/Fantasy — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:26:23 +0000

Similar to you Jessa, I got lost somewhere in the Imri trilogy, but given the high praise this has been getting, it is officially added to the pile. Thanks for the review.

By: TDF Pamela

TDF Pamela — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:20 +0000

Thea, I’m adding it to my wishlist now, and I’ll try to hunt it down at a used bookstore tomorrow. Thanks!

By: Thea

Thea — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:02:50 +0000

Definitely catch up on the Kushiel’s Legacy series when you get a chance. There’s something so beautiful about Jacqueline Carey’s writing, I completely agree! The books are long, but once you get started there’s no turning back :D

As for Marillier, start with Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters book 1). It’s a book of unparalleled beauty. I kid you not. And given your reading tastes, I’m certain you’ll like it! One of the greatest things about discovering a new author like Marillier is you have a lot of material for you to discover :) I just finished her YA books as well and…wow. Cannot wait to see what you think!!

By: The Discriminating Fangirl

The Discriminating Fangirl — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:03:22 +0000

I’ve GOT to reread the first two books and catch up on the series. Carey’s writing is so good, and I’m ashamed of myself that I didn’t keep up with it.

Thea, I haven’t read any Juliet Marillier, but several people have recommended it to me. She has a ton of fans on my Paranormal Romance group on Goodreads. I’ll have to hunt for her books the next time I’m at a bookstore. Which would you recommend to read first?

By: Thea

Thea — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:56:26 +0000

Yes, yes, YES! I absolutely agree, Naamah’s Kiss is hands down the best book I’ve read this year too. Jacqueline Carey is ridiculously talented.

And did I read that correctly – you have not yet read book 3 in Phedre’s trilogy (Kushiel’s Avatar)? Oh dude. READ IT. It is my favorite book of all Carey’s Kushiel books (including the Imriel trilogy and this new start to Moirin’s trilogy). It’s very dark, heartbreaking, but the perfect ending to Phedre’s story.

And question: Have you read Juliet Marillier yet? If you like Carey’s writing style, you’ll also be partial to Marillier :p

By: Jessa Slade

Jessa Slade — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:49:29 +0000

A+! Awright. The first book is on my yearly re-read shelf, but I lost track of Kushiel when Imri took over. I’m caught up now, and I’ve been looking forward to this one.