I read Magic Study several years ago, but I didn't continue the series (and Magic Study wasn't even the first in the series). As a result, I had a little trouble getting into Shadow Study because I'd forgotten so much about the main characters and had not read the intervening books.
On the other hand, I persevered and found myself pretty involved in this fantasy. Will I go back and read the first in the series (Poison Study) and the others I've missed? I don't know, but I enjoyed Yelena and Valek and their adventures enough to want to read the next book featuring these characters. After catching up with Yelena and Valek, I found myself wanting a little more.
Read in January
NetGalley/Harlequin/Mira
Fantasy. Feb. 24, 2015. Print length: 416 pages.
Paranormal or thriller? I'm not sure, but it didn't live up to expectations. Kate Mercer, an actress, finds herself dream-walking in an ancient castle. It turns out that she is to be the new sentinel in a world of gargoyles, vampires, and werewolves. A less than thrilling adventure that was strangely slow given the presence of so many supernatural creatures.
Read in Dec.; blog review scheduled for Jan., 2015
NetGalley/Amazon Publishing
Supernatural/Paranormal Fantasy. Feb. 24, 2015. Print length: 292 pages.
I read the first two, I think, in the Study series. I really enjoyed them and meant to read on, but for whatever reason I haven't picked up any of Snyder's other stuff yet.
ReplyDelete:) Me, too. My intentions to follow a series don't always happen. At first, I wasn't too involved because I'd missed so much, but after a while, it didn't matter, and I liked the characters again and was engrossed in the plot. I don't know if I'll go back and pick up the earlier books I missed, but I will certainly look for the next one.
DeleteReading a series is sometimes tricky for me. It can be hard to decide whether a book is compelling enough for me to want to continue the series.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I immediately want more and pursue a series, but sometimes I have too many books in the TBR pile and forget. Since I often begin in the middle of a series, it depends on how engrossing the book is on whether or not I pick up earlier books. I agree, it is tricky, especially as there are so many books I want to read.
DeleteI had no idea that she was continuing the Study series... It's been years since I read that trilogy and I have never liked anything else I tried by her. Probably why she is returning to it...
ReplyDeleteI think this must have been her most well-received series. I imagine there are a lot of happy readers that Snyder has returned to these characters. :)
DeleteI was just looking over my wish list on Amazon and noticed I have Poison Study in there. I haven't read any books in the series yet. Shadow Study does sound good though.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of Of Shadow and Stone and so am disappointed it wasn't better for you.
I should probably go back and read Poison Study at some point. It would help to have read all of the books in order, and I imagine the library has copies! I will read the follow-up to Shadow Study, though, whether I go back and catch up with the series or not. :)
DeleteI have almost picked up Maria V. Snyder's series in the , any of them really, but I always hesitate. I did read Inside/Out (I think that is the title) by her and didn't enjoy it much at all, but that is another genre she was writing in. I may have to pick up the first in this series if I see it used or in the library.
ReplyDelete:) The only things I've read by her are Magic Study and this new release. Both were entertaining.
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