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11. Selling Out by Justina Robson
As with Keeping It Real, Robson continues to mix a little science fiction with fantasy and romance. She effortless creates worlds (since there's not just one) that the reader can drift between along with Lila Black, our heroine. This sort is a bit darker than the first book, there are more deaths and more dangers, but somehow Robson manages to keep the humor throughout the book. One of the surprising things was that we had a few unexpected reveals, and as trite as Robson could have been (Lila having to go to Demonia to get to Hell), she manages to avoid it. I really enjoyed reading it and I look forward to the next book in the series.
12. 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles
I read this so I didn't have to go see the movie. I have to confess, this was a huge disappointment. I was completely bummed by the way the graphic novel ended. I have placed an ILL request for the sequel, but I don't hold out much hope. Also, I still have no desire to see the movie.
13. The Killing of Worlds by Scott Westerfeld
I was really, really excited about reading this one. I loved The Risen Empire and I think it would have been fun to read the books together. Taken separately, it would seem amazing how well Westerfeld managed to keep the plot and characters together. But since it was originally published as a single work, it's not that hard to imagine. As with the first book, I loved the characters (especially the Captain and the Senator -- which, I know, was the point). There isn't really much to say about this, except that it was a good ending to the "series" (since it's only two books).
13 / 80 new reads. 16% read!
As with Keeping It Real, Robson continues to mix a little science fiction with fantasy and romance. She effortless creates worlds (since there's not just one) that the reader can drift between along with Lila Black, our heroine. This sort is a bit darker than the first book, there are more deaths and more dangers, but somehow Robson manages to keep the humor throughout the book. One of the surprising things was that we had a few unexpected reveals, and as trite as Robson could have been (Lila having to go to Demonia to get to Hell), she manages to avoid it. I really enjoyed reading it and I look forward to the next book in the series.
12. 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles
I read this so I didn't have to go see the movie. I have to confess, this was a huge disappointment. I was completely bummed by the way the graphic novel ended. I have placed an ILL request for the sequel, but I don't hold out much hope. Also, I still have no desire to see the movie.
13. The Killing of Worlds by Scott Westerfeld
I was really, really excited about reading this one. I loved The Risen Empire and I think it would have been fun to read the books together. Taken separately, it would seem amazing how well Westerfeld managed to keep the plot and characters together. But since it was originally published as a single work, it's not that hard to imagine. As with the first book, I loved the characters (especially the Captain and the Senator -- which, I know, was the point). There isn't really much to say about this, except that it was a good ending to the "series" (since it's only two books).