Deal Alert: BoxWave B&N Nook Sienna Leather Elite Case

August 19, 2010 No comments yet

Here is a great deal on the BoxWave Barnes & Noble nook Sienna (Synthetic) Leather Elite Case. It is now 73% off retail pricing. Even though it is not real leather the reviews are quite high for this nook cover.

BoxWave Sienna Leather Elite nook Case BoxWave Sienna Leather Elite nook Case
List Price: $59.95
Sale Price: $15.95
You save: $44.00 (73%)
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Description

Simple and elegant, BoxWave's Sienna Leather Elite Case is a slim case that is custom fitted for your nook.  This durable case protects and neatly stores your device everyday, while giving your device a timeless look.The nook Sienna Leather Elite Case has a sturdy yet lightweight cover and a soft interior, creating the perfect union of versatility and sophistication.  An utterly refined accessory for nook users on the move.

Features

  • Animal friendly synthetic leather
  • Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your nook
  • Lightweight, durable design protects from scratches and bumps without adding bulk
  • Conveniently designed to provide quick access to all of nook's screen, controls, features, and ports
  • Open design for the screen so that you can keep the same tactile feel as using the nook without a case

Reviews

does exactly what is intended

by mcprof from on 2010-07-25
It does exactly what it is intended to do. I really like holding my nook, while reading, using the leather case--feels more like a "print" book and is more comfortable. While I haven't used it yet, I like the slash pocket where I can keep a a note card or small piece of paper for jotting notes. Also, it looks good!


Great cover for my ereader

by burplepatti from Indianapolis, IN, US on 2010-08-10
I love this cover. It is sleek and stylish looking. It fits my Nook like a glove. I share my Nook with my husband and this cover is not too girly for him. I like the clasp and the way it closes. I think this will help protect my Nook longer than a cover without a clasp.


nook cse

by Mark Ford from on 2010-07-28
This was a gift so I was especially pleased to find that it looked as good as its picture. Seems to be well made and was very well received by the recipient.


A great cover for my Nook

by Jonathan L. Schindler from on 2010-08-13
This cover works great for my Nook. I didn't like any of the covers at Barnes & Noble (and they were all much more expensive), so I decided to try a third-party cover. I like this one because it feels great in the hand and holds the Nook securely while still giving access to the touchscreen and ports. I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend this cover.


Nice and simple-looking Nook case!

by M. Menden from on 2010-08-24
After researching through many Nook cases, I came across these and they are perfect! I was looking for something simple and cheaper than B&N's covers, and these fit the bill! Nice leather case, good fit, lightweight, magnetic clasp on the backcover, soft interior, good value and nice look for the Nook! Excellent buy and good service from BoxWave!


Deal Alert: Leather Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad

June 20, 2010 No comments yet

Save 71% today on the incredible deal for a black leather carry cover for the Apple iPad 3G & WiFi models.

Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK)
List Price: $39.95
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You save: $37.64 (94%)
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Description

A must-have for your ipad! Whether in your lap, on your desk, or on a coffee table, make the most of your ipad's media capabilities with this revolutionary leather Case/Folio! Anywhere you set it, the versatile stand allows you to pick the most comfortable viewing angle. Don't slouch over your device for hours, or tire out your wrists! Simply flip around the cover and snap the stand into a comfortable, stress-free viewing position. The case also provides a luxury book-style reading experience for your favorite publications in portrait mode, and sports a stylish high-quality leather cover to protect your ipad screen from nicks and scratches. Don't settle for less, get the best of everything with this multi-view Case with stand for your iPad.

Features

  • We have listened to your feedback!! NEW DESIGN Search for ASIN: B003OSR6E8
  • 13 setting adjustable stand that holds iPad at an ideal angle for watching videos and slideshows
  • Professionally Designed Case Holds Apple iPad Perfectly on all sides. No cheap, unreliable straps.
  • Perfect for Carrying to Work or Traveling
  • Secure flap to ensure ipad is safe when loaded into the pouch

Reviews

Way more than I expected!

by William E. Peterson from Marietta, GA USA on 2010-04-27
This case is way better than I expected. The quality is very nice. I was worried about the kickstand flipping out all the time, but it stays securely shut with a magnet. I would go as far as to say this case is way better than the apple case. Overall a great buy and extremely fast shipping! Thanks


Great case for Ipad! Employees at Apple store loved it!

by Chase Perez from New York, NY on 2010-05-13
This case is only $10? Are u kidding me? It's a wonderful case, that turns into a stand. And it's well padded, to protect the ipad. I walked into local Apple Store with my ipad in this case, and, all the employees huddled around raving about the case. How thick and supportive it was. The stand. The value. They showed me their $39.99 Ipad case, and, all came to a conclusion that, not only was this case better, but, for $10 (I paid $15 for it last week), it's a steal. BUY THIS CASE NOW if you own an ipad.


I was skeptical but am VERY SATISFIED with purchase

by reviewer from on 2010-05-07
I was skeptical with this product as it was inexpensive and from a company i've never heard of. I purchased this and the apple ipad cover. Hands down this is a better product. It looks nicer. It has many more positions to place the ipad in--meaning that it rises and lowers at better angles. The apple ipad cover fell completely short of being something that holds the IPAD in a position that i'm comfortable with. I like it raised slightly higher--gives better viewing and better ability to use the keyboard. Even the apple store guy said he did not like the limitations of the ipad cover and recommended a leather cover alternative. I don't know how this will hold up in a year--but to me, the price was cheap enough that it doesn't matter if it falls apart in a year. It seems like it will be durable though. While some might be comfortable using this cover while the IPAD is standing, I only like to use it in landscape mode. It seems too unstable standing. You can not use the cover while docking the IPAD in a docking station, however, you can hook it up to the computer or charger without a docking station. I am happily returning the $40 apple IPAD cover and keeping this. And strongly urging you to not hesitate to buy this. There is an elastic strap on the top corner, inside the cover, to keep the IPAD in place. The snap that holds the cover closed, remains loose when the cover is open. That bothers me slightly--just because i don't like the look of it that way. The Kick stand (for lack of a better word) is magnetized with what seems to be a sufficient enough magnet to hold it in place when you don't need to use it. With all of that said--I wouldn't pay $70 for this--then again, i can't imagine paying $70 for any IPAD cover. At $15.00 it is a bargain.


Excellent

by Richard from Salt Lake, Utah United States on 2010-05-23
I bought this case because we were leaving on a cruise and I wanted to protect the iPad and have a way to view videos without holding it. This case has worked out beautifully. It is a great value and I would buy it again. I don't take the iPad out of the case for anything but cleaning the glass. The case even helps with typing. Overall a great product.


Orginally skeptical, but very please once I got it.

by A. Price from Lawndale, CA United States on 2010-04-23
I had read some negative postings about this company and since there were no reviews on the product itself, I was skeptical. Not many products out there yet for the Ipad so my choices were slim. Workmanship and quality seem good. Leather feels nice and supple.


Deal Alert: Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones

June 1, 2010 No comments yet

Save 65% today only on these great Ultimate Ears Earphones. They also have a built-in microphone so you can listen to music and make phone calls on your iPhone or any other smartphone that supports a 3.5 mm jack. Get premium audio quality sound when reading with your eReader when listening to music.

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone
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Description

Super.fi 5Vi Liquid Silver

Features

  • Hi-fidelity sound signature: Unique top-fire armature design ensures a snug noise-isolation fit every time with extended high-frequency response and a full soundstage.
  • In-line phone microphone and control button: Switch between making calls and enjoying music and video on your iPhone® or BlackBerry® (with a 3.5 mm jack) with a push of a button.
  • Flexible use: Wear them down for casual listening or over the ear while exercising or when more active.
  • Find your fit: Three silicone ear-cushions and two sets of Comply™ foam ear-cushions are included to create that “magic seal” against outside noise in your ears.
  • Red=right: For quick and easy left and right identification.

Reviews

Great set of earphones and great customer experience

by Akshay Anikhindi from Gaithersburg, Maryland United States on 2009-08-04
About 6 months ago, I purchased the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi and found them to be great for airplane travel and the morning commute. They block out noise pretty well (considering I'm using them on the loud DC metro) and come with a variety of ear buds in different shapes so that I found a good fit. These fit very snugly into my ear. The only problem I would have with these are the cable noise (when you touch the cable) and the sub-par microphone (I am using it primarily for my iPhone) quality. Fast forward to about a month ago - I lost sound in the right side of the headphones. I called UE customer support (really Logitech customer support, since they own UE now) and had them sent in for repair since they were still under warranty. After about a a week or so they told me that they would ship me replacements and would let me know the tracking number for these. A week later and I still didn't get my replacements or a tracking number. Sounds like a bad customer service experience waiting to happen right? So I call up UE again to ask them what's going on. Apparently they no longer make the 4vis (it's gone from their product site as well) and thus it is backordered. Without me asking or complaining about this, the customer service rep asked me if I would like to upgrade to the 5vi. Well, hell, of course I would! I got my 5vis recently and I have to say that they are a vast improvement on the 4vi. First off, they just look very cool and sleek compared to the 4vi. Next, they can be worn over-the-ear or regularly. Wearing them over-the-ear works very well, and you can still access the mic. Sound quality has improved slightly, the bass is deeper. Also, the new "memory foam" ear tips make a HUGE difference. These are what I primarily use now and they should solve any problems people have with the fit of this headset. If you've ever used those earplugs you can get at the drugstore, you know the concept of these already... just squeeze them and put them in your ear! The cons would still be the cable noise. This has not been fixed. However, I would have to say that the cable itself is greatly improved. I think the problem I had with the 4vi was that the cable was too flimsy and just felt cheap (like $10 headphone cheap). The cable on the 5vi is a vast improvement in quality. It feels sturdier and is less likely to end up in a tangled mess just from sitting in your pocket. Overall - a fine product! And more importantly - great customer service.


Excellent iPhone 4 Earphones

by eshasteen from on 2010-08-10
I am very pleased with the SuperFi 5vi earphones. I initially ordered the Klipsch image s4i after reading many positive professional and user reviews and ... I won't bother with the details, but they just plain sucked. I ordered the SuperFi 5vi's after I returned the Klipsch and to be honest, I was pretty nervous. Like I said, I read nothing but positive reviews on the Klipsch and had a VERY poor experience and then I started reading mixed reviews on the SuperFi's and started to think I may have had my hopes too high. When I received my SuperFi's my initial impression was WOW! They are everything the Klipsch were not - comfortable, good noise isolation, excellent "natural" sound, good bass definition (not boomy or overpowering, just an excellent, natural sound). The cords are MUCH sturdier than the Klipsch, so unless you are flexing the cord back and forth constantly or removing the earphones from your device by yanking on the cord instead of the plug, I don't see durability being an issue (but, that remains to be seen). I experienced excellent comfort and sound quality with both the silicone tips and the comply foam tips, I didn't notice any significant difference other than slightly better noise isolation with the comply foam. The only bad thing I can say about these earphones is that they lack volume controls, but I can't really complain about that since I knew they were lacking that feature upfront. My primary interest was a "good" sounding earphone with iPhone controls. In the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi I got "EXCELLENT" sounding earphones with basic iPhone controls. Volume controls would have been nice, but I'll take sound quality over 1 missing feature any day. And to top it off - Amazon has been running huge discounts on these earphones lately, I paid less than half of the list price and less than the worthless Klipsch I returned.


Almost perfect

by MedStudent from on 2010-06-27
These headphones are pretty great. The sound quality is top notch, as it should be given the price, and the overall construction is solid. In fact, one of the cons is that the construction is almost too good. The cords are very thick and well constructed, which prevents twisting and knots, but also provides moderate feedback while running or active use. Personally, I'd rather have the mild background/feedback vs a thin cord that will twist or break in a short time. Walking or use while sitting has no background due to the cord. I have used the mic and people are hard pressed to tell I am using a hands-free device. Overall, I am very satisfied, especially considering I got them at a significant discount as they were a gold box special. Pros: -great sound quality (if proper earpieces are used) -solid construction -mic is excellent quality -play/pause/iphone contrls work flawlessly Cons: -mild background while running due to solid construction (really minor)


Good, "fun" (not reference) sound, but better options for the price.

by Kal-El from Nampa, ID on 2010-07-04
These UE's have a super sturdy cable, excellent isolation, and pretty decent sound quality. For the price though, they would NOT be my first pick. I like the Phonak Audeos more; I got these cause they were on sale for less than 1/3 of MSRP. If you're not used to IEM's, they'll probably take a couple days to get comfy. Mine didn't come with small tips, but UE support said they would send me some-- which is awesome. They're awesome for exercise. Unfortunately, the cables don't have a cinch; I just used a little twist-tie cut to fit, works just fine. Sound; They have an AWESOME soundstage. Much more "outside" the head than most IEM's, likely as a result of the top-firing armatures. They don't handle intricate pieces very well. These have pretty well defined bass, but just a little on the light side. Mids are slightly recessed in the vocal range, which I actually like. The highs are pretty good.


Best iPhone Earphones I've Used Yet

by Michael Guzman from Bellevue, Nebraska USA on 2010-07-27
I've tried a lot of earphones for my listening devices over the years and these are the best by far. I'm not an audio snob but I find the sound quality of the 5vi to be outstanding. My musical tastes run from classical to heavy metal and the SuperFi 5vi earphones performed well on all. But the biggest surprise was the sound attenuation. I usually travel by plane using active sound canceling headphones, either a muff type or a in-ear model. On a recent trip in a small, noisy regional jet the 5vi outperformed both when he came to reducing jet noise. Instead of having to crank the volume on the iPhone 4, I was able to use a much lower setting and get far superior sound. Have had them for a month now with extensive use and have not seen any signs of the cable problems others have mentioned. Hopefully I won't run into similar problems. But to be honest I usually only have earphones for less than a year before I lose them or one of my dogs decide to chew them up. At the Amazon price I can afford to replace yearly.


Deal Alert: Skullcandy INK’D Earbud Headphones is Music to your Ears

January 20, 2010 1 comment

Want to listen to some music while reading with your Kindle or Nook eReader but don't want to disturb others? Then these Skullcandy INK'D earbuds are hard to beat when most are 50% off! They also come in many colors. This deal may not last long and at these prices you might as well get two in case you lose one set!

Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver) Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver)
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $12.99
You save: $6.96 (35%)
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Description

Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with INK'D s. Rock hard, look good, stay mad at the world and save enough money to buy INK'D in all ten colors.

Features

  • 11mm speaker diameter
  • 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
  • 1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
  • Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
  • Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips

Reviews

Awesome, Even Cancels Noise!

by Eric Beets from on 2010-08-30
These are the best earbuds ever. I always avoid earbuds because of bad experience with the ones from apple, but these fit very comfortably in your ears and stay in. I was mowing the lawn with these on and I couldn't here any noise from our zero turn, the music blocked it all out. These are a must have for your ipod.


Good if you take care of them

by BulkBeforeCut from on 2010-08-29
I was looking for a replacement set of headphones for my ipod to use at the gym. These met my criteria. In ear and cheap, simple as that. As a matter of fact, I ordered two pairs. The sound was good quality and I liked the fact that I could block out the noise of the gym. They were comfortbale and came with adjustable plugs so you can tailor it to your needs.

My only gripe with them is that the poor quality of the cord. Both my pairs cords were damaged after a couple of weeks of use, specifically at the connection where they plug into the headphone jack on my ipod.

I suppose if they were used in a normal setting with a little more care, they'd be a perfect fit!


Ok earbuds but there are faults

by Billy from Sacramento, CA on 2010-08-28
The product's cords conduct friction when you move around and transfers to ear. Not very good for working out and running and such.

I like the fact that they gave me different sized earbuds to fit my ear. When I put it in, it doesn't exactly fit sometimes and it falls out. When it gets really close to the ear drums, you can only hear the music and the outside world vocals seem to sound weird and you can hear your own breathing and everything.


Bad quality control or just a bad product?

by Paul McCain from Ohio on 2010-08-27
I bought this older version of Skullcandy's Ink'd earbuds several years ago, before I knew much about audio products or how good quality audio should sound. However, from the moment I opened the package, the sound coming from these earbuds was unbearably tinny, and lacked bass of any kind. It is possible that I simply purchased a pair of earbuds that slipped through Skullcandy's quality control, but either way, I have moved on to better quality audio products.

I am happy to report however, that the latest generation of Ink'd earbuds (Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Blue) have much better sound quality.


TWICE ONE EARBUD STOPPED WORKING

by Victoria from Chadds Ford PA USA on 2010-08-25
I bought a pair of these and for about 3 months they worked great. Then one of the earbuds stopped working. Thinking it just was a fluke I bought another pair because the sound in this really is great. Then the same thing happened in about 2 months. They work great at first but I dont think they are worth 20 bucks since they burn out in a couple months. I guess I'm gonna have to find a new brand.


Color Choices

Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver) Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver)
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $12.99
You save: $6.96 (35%)
Average Rating:

 

Description

Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with INK'D s. Rock hard, look good, stay mad at the world and save enough money to buy INK'D in all ten colors.

Features

  • 11mm speaker diameter
  • 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
  • 1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
  • Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
  • Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips

Reviews

Awesome, Even Cancels Noise!

by Eric Beets from on 2010-08-30
These are the best earbuds ever. I always avoid earbuds because of bad experience with the ones from apple, but these fit very comfortably in your ears and stay in. I was mowing the lawn with these on and I couldn't here any noise from our zero turn, the music blocked it all out. These are a must have for your ipod.


Good if you take care of them

by BulkBeforeCut from on 2010-08-29
I was looking for a replacement set of headphones for my ipod to use at the gym. These met my criteria. In ear and cheap, simple as that. As a matter of fact, I ordered two pairs. The sound was good quality and I liked the fact that I could block out the noise of the gym. They were comfortbale and came with adjustable plugs so you can tailor it to your needs.

My only gripe with them is that the poor quality of the cord. Both my pairs cords were damaged after a couple of weeks of use, specifically at the connection where they plug into the headphone jack on my ipod.

I suppose if they were used in a normal setting with a little more care, they'd be a perfect fit!


Ok earbuds but there are faults

by Billy from Sacramento, CA on 2010-08-28
The product's cords conduct friction when you move around and transfers to ear. Not very good for working out and running and such.

I like the fact that they gave me different sized earbuds to fit my ear. When I put it in, it doesn't exactly fit sometimes and it falls out. When it gets really close to the ear drums, you can only hear the music and the outside world vocals seem to sound weird and you can hear your own breathing and everything.


Bad quality control or just a bad product?

by Paul McCain from Ohio on 2010-08-27
I bought this older version of Skullcandy's Ink'd earbuds several years ago, before I knew much about audio products or how good quality audio should sound. However, from the moment I opened the package, the sound coming from these earbuds was unbearably tinny, and lacked bass of any kind. It is possible that I simply purchased a pair of earbuds that slipped through Skullcandy's quality control, but either way, I have moved on to better quality audio products.

I am happy to report however, that the latest generation of Ink'd earbuds (Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Blue) have much better sound quality.


TWICE ONE EARBUD STOPPED WORKING

by Victoria from Chadds Ford PA USA on 2010-08-25
I bought a pair of these and for about 3 months they worked great. Then one of the earbuds stopped working. Thinking it just was a fluke I bought another pair because the sound in this really is great. Then the same thing happened in about 2 months. They work great at first but I dont think they are worth 20 bucks since they burn out in a couple months. I guess I'm gonna have to find a new brand.


Free: Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead for Kindle

July 20, 2009 No comments yet

Get this great book (kindle version) for Free for a limited time!

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Thorn Queen Thorn Queen
List Price: $5.59

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Description

Eugenie Markham is a shaman for hire, paid to bind and banish creatures from the Otherworld. But after her last battle, she's also become queen of the Thorn Land. It's hardly an envious life, not with her kingdom in tatters, her love life in chaos, and Eugenie eager to avoid the prophecy about her firstborn destroying mankind. And now young girls are disappearing from the Otherworld, and no one-except Eugenie-seems willing to find out why. Eugenie has spilled plenty of fey blood in her time, but this enemy is shrewd, subtle, and nursing a very personal grudge. And the men in her life aren't making things any easier. Her boyfriend Kiyo is preoccupied with his pregnant ex, and sexy fey king Dorian always poses a dangerous distraction. With or without their help, Eugenie must venture deep into the Otherworld and trust in an unpredictable power she can barely control. Reluctant queen or not, Eugenie has sworn to do her duty-even if it means facing the darkest-and deadliest-side of her nature. . .

Reviews

Best series she's created

by D. Paymar from Virginia on 2010-08-22
It's hard to understand low reviews on such a great book and series. I enjoy her characters and find the relationships and direction the series is taking superior to her other series. For people to rate it a 1 star would put this book in the worst of the worst, which is not the case. Out of the 3 different series she has running right now this series is the one I'm most enjoying and can't wait for the next one. People make mistakes, especially where personal feeling go, and this is the case with our heroin. She's been thrust into a new world and doesn't understand everything about it and is making the best of a situation while trying to discover who she can trust. Some people seem to feel the hero of any story should be the perfect, never make mistakes, no everything from the beginning type of character. The fact she struggles along trying to deal with a bad situation in a human way, which means making mistakes, is more real than the perfect hero that does everything perfectly. It also leaves me wondering as she goes about the book which direction she'll take in any given decision, this is much better than the story where you can see everything a hundred pages in advance. Great book, great series.


Enjoyable but not perfect

by M. S. Butch from Katonah, New York USA on 2010-08-20
I was torn between 3 and 4 stars. Yes, the book has some flaws, but I enjoyed it more than most "urban fantasy." I should perhaps admit that I do not read vampire books -- the whole vampire thing leaves me cold. I agree with the comments made by other reviewers: Eugenie seems to run around without planning ahead or thinking things through. She is astonished to discover that turning her kingdom from a temperate climate into a desert has caused hardship to its inhabitants. Hel-lo!

I had a problem throughout with the author's use of time. Why does everything happen in a day? Time should elapse more normally; for example, weeks, if not months, should have elapsed between the end of the prior book and the beginning of this one; when Eugenie brings textbooks to the Otherworld, a month or so should elapse before innovations begin to built.

I could do without the long sex scenes (mostly they make me laugh), but I know that a lot of people like them. I actually prefer the "foreplay" scenes, such as the quasi-romantic scenes with Dorian.

On the plus side, like other reviewers, I enjoyed the cast. Eugenie is sometimes childish, but she is young, and I think part of the story is her learning and making choices (not all of which will be right). I don't understand why so many readers hate Kiyo. I don't find it at all off-putting that he is excited over the birth of his child and concerned for Maiwenn; I would despise him if he didn't care. Eugenie is acting like a child when she complains about it. And he is not to be despised for being peaceful, and worrying that she will be corrupted by power. It just comes down to the kind of life one wants.

The world-building was also good as far as it goes (maybe a bit derivative of Amber) but it could use elaboration. Its rules are not clear.

In sum, it's pretty good, and I hope there is another in the works; Thorn Queen is a whole year old.


Eugenie Markham has No Clue What She Wants

by Judah from Terre Haute In USA on 2010-07-30
This novel contains explicit scenes, not for kids.

I enjoyed the opening short story about a teenage girl's ghost exorcism more than the rest of the entire book. Mead is really talented in writing interesting paranormal briefs, and if she published an anthology of short stories, I'd buy it without hesitation.

Thorn Queen, the main novel, has outstanding world building and good setting descriptions. Unfortunately, it revolves around Eugenie Markham, an impulsive and unlikeable main character who doesn't make smart or good decisions. This lack of sense is why I can't give four stars, despite how much every part of the novel that isn't the main plot impressed me. Honestly, if not for the main character's stupidity, this series would be in the top tier of urban fantasy. The descriptions and supporting cast are awesome.

Eugenie Markham gained the responsibilities as the Thorn Queen in book one, and in book two she totally botches everything. Despite commanding a kingdom of magic users and elves, she has to go and take care of problems *personally.* Even when it's really stupid to rush in with spells blazing because she doesn't have information or a plan. On the romance side, she *thinks* she is with Kiyo, though he obviously cares about his child with another woman much more than her. Dorian is also there, and that matters. Personally I found the romance side of Thorn Queen to be a trainwreck, because Eugenie Markham is stupid.

Overall a great book combined with a main character incapable of deciding what she wants ends in triple stars of 'meh', but I'm invested in the series and will read number three.


Richelle Mead's Books

by Heidi R. Lee from Indianapolis, Indiana on 2010-07-21
I just love this author!!! I have so far everything that Richelle has written that I could fine.


Not surprised

by Debora Ryan from Michigan on 2010-07-12
Mead has become one of my favorite authors. I got to know her a few years ago with the Vampire Academy novels, and I never miss a chance to read this phenominal writer.



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