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I guess it goes to show that sometimes I -shouldn't- listen to reviews on here.This has remained my favorite lgbt fantasy series, and I soared through the first three books. However, I took a long break because all of the reviews on Amazon and then most on GR were very discouraging about book 4, written a decade later.

I can understand some of the disappointments, but I didn't think it was quite all that bad at all. Maybe I was just in a very patient mood. The writing did seem more YA-ish compared to the first three (though the content isn't really YA), and I'm attributing that to the fact that her writing quality suffered from the ten year break. It's unfortunate, but it wasn't a stark difference and it didn't detract from my investment in the story. And I think it's still eons above the average MM writing (maybe not a good standard to hold to). These are still the same beloved and engaging characters, Alec and Seregril, after all.

This book was really their most grim adventure, as they are separated from each other and subject to levels of abuse (nothing too explicit or bad) for most of the book. The previous books showed off extensive world-building, with them traveling to interesting and far-off lands. This book had a claustrophobic setting, so I understand the frustrations some people had with the pacing.

For me, I didn't mind the fact that compared to the first three books, the action level was very low and their relationship took a bigger focus here. I saw this as a transitional book. Important things happened that finally made sense of the rest of Alec's strange prophecy. Plus I loved the introduction of Serahn-true, he was supposed to be creepy sometimes...but his child-like innocence made him at once pitiable and absolutely adorable. His powers were also really intriguing. At the end of the book, I was left eager to see how he would affect the dynamic between Alec and Seregril and what consequences they will have to face now. Book 5 is already loaded on my phone.(less)


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Shadows Return Nightrunner Bk 4 Lynn Flewelling 9780553590081 Books Reviews

I admit I was wary of reading this installment of the Nightrunner series as it has many more negative reviews than the previous books. After finishing it, I understand why - it's very different in tone than those and mostly depressing. Alec and Seregil are captured early on by slavers, and spend nearly the entire book as prisoners, and separated. There is no humor (as there was in the first three books) because the two men are never together and always surrounded by enemies. The dialog is also lacking for the same reason. Our heroes are unable to take any action, they simply endure. And so must readers. I admit I skimmed more than once. Also, this book is more like book one in that it sets the stage and introduces the plot for the next book, but does not have much of a story itself. In book one that was fine as we were introduced to the characters, world-building, etc. Here we get page after page of heroes we've come to love suffering the indignities of slavery and the agony of doubt and separation. It was very sad.

Despite all this, I gave the book 3 stars because the world and characters are so compelling. And, the "child of no woman" is an intriguing story with a lot of potential for the next book. Lastly, the ending when they finally escaped was tense and exciting and brought back the magic found in the first three novels. Overall, though I didn't enjoy reading this, it left me anxious to begin book five; and, sincerely hoping that Ulan of Viresse gets his comeuppance. I only hope our heroes don't have to sink to such depths again. Recommended for fans of the series as the plot threads introduced will be vital for the next book.
First of all, what a gorgeous cover. But I was a little disappointed in the book. Not horribly so, but ... still. The previous book, Traitor's Moon, was so very good, and wrapped the series up so tidily, that I was surprised when I found out about the new book(s). Seregil and Alec are wonderful characters, and what they do best is the Nightrunning - hence the name of the series. And it starts promisingly with a mission successfully completed and another begun ... and then suddenly en route to Aurënen they are ambushed, and next thing you know both of them are on ships as slaves. Well, Seregil is a slave - Alec is destined for other, even darker things, and it isn't pretty, any of it. (Except the cover.) I've read reviews commenting that they spend far too long imprisoned; I agree, mostly, but not entirely it's not like they didn't both try. Repeatedly. It was a serious illustration of what slavery means you may be an intelligent and resourceful and motivated young man, but if you are enslaved, you're still a possession. All the traits that make you a wonderful Nightrunner, lover, friend, person make you a lousy slave - and lousy slaves end up dead. Unless your owner has an ulterior motive in keeping you alive, in which case they make you a spectacularly bruised and miserable slave. The identity of the owner was startling, and inevitable in its way - and explained a lot. And his fate, not at all what one would expect, great for the plot. The white child ... fascinating idea. I wonder if she had that in mind when she revealed Alec's parentage. It was almost as tortuous to read about its creation as it was for poor Alec to go through it (all right, not quite hyperbole for effect); much of the book was like that. Once the lot of them are free and on the run, the fight for Alec and Seregil to regain their status quo is almost as painful; I missed them. I haven't read the next book yet; here's hoping that whatever harrowing adventures come their way the two of them will be together, and will not fall prey to the "You don't understand me!" trap. Which is even harder to read than the "good lord, they're beating him up again" situation... at least in the latter I can have sympathy for the character if the writing is good and the situation is plausible. Although it is always a little hard to swallow that with all that abuse a character emerges in the end without any permanent damage. In the former, I just want to slap everyone involved.
I guess it goes to show that sometimes I -shouldn't- listen to reviews on here.This has remained my favorite lgbt fantasy series, and I soared through the first three books. However, I took a long break because all of the reviews on and then most on GR were very discouraging about book 4, written a decade later.

I can understand some of the disappointments, but I didn't think it was quite all that bad at all. Maybe I was just in a very patient mood. The writing did seem more YA-ish compared to the first three (though the content isn't really YA), and I'm attributing that to the fact that her writing quality suffered from the ten year break. It's unfortunate, but it wasn't a stark difference and it didn't detract from my investment in the story. And I think it's still eons above the average MM writing (maybe not a good standard to hold to). These are still the same beloved and engaging characters, Alec and Seregril, after all.

This book was really their most grim adventure, as they are separated from each other and subject to levels of abuse (nothing too explicit or bad) for most of the book. The previous books showed off extensive world-building, with them traveling to interesting and far-off lands. This book had a claustrophobic setting, so I understand the frustrations some people had with the pacing.

For me, I didn't mind the fact that compared to the first three books, the action level was very low and their relationship took a bigger focus here. I saw this as a transitional book. Important things happened that finally made sense of the rest of Alec's strange prophecy. Plus I loved the introduction of Serahn-true, he was supposed to be creepy sometimes...but his child-like innocence made him at once pitiable and absolutely adorable. His powers were also really intriguing. At the end of the book, I was left eager to see how he would affect the dynamic between Alec and Seregril and what consequences they will have to face now. Book 5 is already loaded on my phone.(less)