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Brilliance Audio (2006), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, Downloadable WMA/MP3 Audiofile, 10 hrs 18 mins
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In the second volume in Roberts' paranormal Circle Trilogy, the Circle of Six prepare to battle for their lives--and their hearts--against the one vampire determined to rule the earth. Original.
Media reviews
More so than Roberts' previous books, this trilogy plays out as one long tale broken into three spine-tingling sections. The gritty reality and omnipresent danger that permeate this story add poignancy to the unlikely but heart-stirring romances trying to develop in a sea of darkness. The final
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LibraryThing member readingraven
Second in the new paranormal Circle Trilogy. Again, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Fantasy/Paranormal stuff with romance and bad guys and good guys and love. Perfect escape from reality fiction. And, I've needed that escape lately, believe you me!
LibraryThing member Silversi
This is one of my favorite series of Nora Roberts. This book may not have been quite as good as the first but still very enjoyable. I love the characters and always look forward to her more mystical themed series.
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
the Not-Buffy, Blair Murphy, is from a long line of vampire hunters. With a dispassionate father and an ex-boyfriend who couldn't cope with her other life she's a toughn fighter but relationships aren't a strong point.
Larkin is a shapeshifter who flirts with every woman he meets but Blair sparks a
The battle between the good guys and the evil vampires moves to Larkin and Moira's homeworld and the have to mobilise the Geall to fight Lilith's Vampire army.
A fun vampire romp even if Nora Roberts takes a lot of liberty with motives and Irish spelling and pronounciation. Please ignore the pronounciation guide in the back as it would get you laughed at. Also, dammit, it's spelt CLADDAGH, lose that "U"
Larkin is a shapeshifter who flirts with every woman he meets but Blair sparks a
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certain something in him.The battle between the good guys and the evil vampires moves to Larkin and Moira's homeworld and the have to mobilise the Geall to fight Lilith's Vampire army.
A fun vampire romp even if Nora Roberts takes a lot of liberty with motives and Irish spelling and pronounciation. Please ignore the pronounciation guide in the back as it would get you laughed at. Also, dammit, it's spelt CLADDAGH, lose that "U"
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LibraryThing member jayble
From my Amazon review:
"Dance of the Gods" continues the excellent Circle Trilogy. Since there are already many recaps of plot, I will skip over that. Although this book would be a fine read on its own, I think that these three novels should be treated as one long book issued in three installments,
I loved the character of Blair. While there are bound to Buffy comparisons, I think that Nora Roberts did a good job of creating a demon hunter in her own vision of what one should be. Just because Buffy existed, doesn't mean that demon/vampire hunters aren't an interesting concept and Roberts' twist on this is just fantastic. Vampire/demon hunter stories existed long before Buffy did, and not all of them need to be compared to each other.
Blair is a great heroine. She is strong and heroic. She doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of her job or the hard decisions her job brings. Larkin is also a great character, although he did annoy me a couple of times in his over emotional reactions to the situations they were in. However, he annoyed me as a person would annoy me, which means he was very well drawn. Roberts does a marvelous job of creating a strong female character who is genuinely strong and not the typical "feisty but weak" you see in so many other books. Blair isn't weak, she's human. Larkin isn't so insecure in his masculinity that he needs her to be something she isn't. It is a great pairing.
I am glad that these three books were released so closely together. They are difficult to put down once you start reading them. Even with Blair and Larkin's story being wrapped up, the Circle Trilogy is far from over, and that has me eagerly anticipating reading the next book in the series.
Read these books in order. The first two were both fantastic and you really do have much more depth to the situation and the people involved if you have the complete picture instead of the summary in the beginning.
These books are going on my keep shelf, and I am certain that I will reread them often as they are simply fantastic!
"Dance of the Gods" continues the excellent Circle Trilogy. Since there are already many recaps of plot, I will skip over that. Although this book would be a fine read on its own, I think that these three novels should be treated as one long book issued in three installments,
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instead of a trilogy. There is so much character development in the first novel, that jumping straight into this book will have you missing out on a lot of the subtle nuances that make this book not just a good read, but a great story.I loved the character of Blair. While there are bound to Buffy comparisons, I think that Nora Roberts did a good job of creating a demon hunter in her own vision of what one should be. Just because Buffy existed, doesn't mean that demon/vampire hunters aren't an interesting concept and Roberts' twist on this is just fantastic. Vampire/demon hunter stories existed long before Buffy did, and not all of them need to be compared to each other.
Blair is a great heroine. She is strong and heroic. She doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of her job or the hard decisions her job brings. Larkin is also a great character, although he did annoy me a couple of times in his over emotional reactions to the situations they were in. However, he annoyed me as a person would annoy me, which means he was very well drawn. Roberts does a marvelous job of creating a strong female character who is genuinely strong and not the typical "feisty but weak" you see in so many other books. Blair isn't weak, she's human. Larkin isn't so insecure in his masculinity that he needs her to be something she isn't. It is a great pairing.
I am glad that these three books were released so closely together. They are difficult to put down once you start reading them. Even with Blair and Larkin's story being wrapped up, the Circle Trilogy is far from over, and that has me eagerly anticipating reading the next book in the series.
Read these books in order. The first two were both fantastic and you really do have much more depth to the situation and the people involved if you have the complete picture instead of the summary in the beginning.
These books are going on my keep shelf, and I am certain that I will reread them often as they are simply fantastic!
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LibraryThing member bookwormteri
Continuing the story how the six warriors must defeat the evil vampire Lillith or see the end of all the worlds. This one focuses on Blair, a Buffy like vampire hunter, and Larkin, a fairy like shapeshifter. Another brava for Ms. Roberts, a compelling story with lots of drama, heart, and love.
LibraryThing member klarsenmd
I thought this one was better than the first in the series, and really left me wanting to read the last in the triology. I guess that's the point, isn't it.
LibraryThing member russelllindsey
After all of the background of the first book, this second book in the series was even better. The love scenes were much more in depth and believable. Both pairings thus far have been right on. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in the trilogy.
LibraryThing member Darla
This is the 2nd book in the Circle trilogy, and I liked it both more and less than the first, Morrigan's Cross.
The focus this time is on Blair and Larkin. The Six are stepping up the pace, and preparing to go to Geall, and Lilith, the evil vampire, is targeting demon hunter Blair.
Actually, this is
First, why does he sound Irish? Isn't Ireland a foreign place to him? He comes from Geall. (I'm also pretty confused about why Moira ended up speaking Gaelic when she was disoriented. Maybe it was a typo, and it was supposed to be Geallic?) Worse, though, is that the entire extent of his character is that he's always hungry, he doesn't take anything seriously, and he's very naive and impetuous. In other words, he has the personality of a stereotypical teenage boy. I live with two (okay, one and an almost-teen) teenage boys. This is not a romantic fantasy.
Oooh, he can turn into any sort of animal he wants... but that skill/gift is curiously underplayed. We're told that all he has to do is envision the animal in his mind, and that if he turns too frequently, he'll get tired. But that's really never a problem. At one point, the other characters are concerned that he won't be able to make it back to the house and sanctuary, but there's a distinct lack of tension there.
Ironically, we get told over and over again what Larkin sees in Blair, which was unnecessary--it's obvious that she's admirable and desirable, etc. In fact, there's a little aside where Cian says that he sees his sister in her, which is supposed to explain why Cian doesn't go for her, because otherwise, they'd have been a much better match. Plenty of conflict, etc. What we don't get told, and I couldn't see, is what Blair sees in Larkin, other than that he accepts her because the one boyfriend she had before couldn't accept what she was. That's a really flimsy foundation on which to build a relationship, and unless he grows up soon, I picture the novelty of acceptance wearing off really fast. Same with the lightheartedness. I can accept that she could use some light in her life, but Larkin's all surface and no substance.
But Blair, that's good story. Trained from a very young age to be a demon hunter by her cold father, who was disappointed that she'd inherited the ability instead of her brother, and then left on her own at the age of 18, she's got some issues. She grows and develops through the course of the book and confronts her demons, both real and emotional. Maybe that's my real objection to Larkin--that he doesn't grow at all.
Anyway, my sense from these first two books is that it would have been vastly better as a duo than a trilogy. Larkin and Moira, even though I'm warming up to Moira just a tad, are less well-developed than the other four, and putting Cian and Blair together would have made much more sense.
The focus this time is on Blair and Larkin. The Six are stepping up the pace, and preparing to go to Geall, and Lilith, the evil vampire, is targeting demon hunter Blair.
Actually, this is
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just Blair's story. Everyone assured me when I expressed doubts after reading Morrigan's Cross that Moira and Larkin would grow on me, and that they'd be more developed in the next two books. Well, Moira did grow on me once I saw her in her element as Queen-to-be of Geall, but Larkin never did.First, why does he sound Irish? Isn't Ireland a foreign place to him? He comes from Geall. (I'm also pretty confused about why Moira ended up speaking Gaelic when she was disoriented. Maybe it was a typo, and it was supposed to be Geallic?) Worse, though, is that the entire extent of his character is that he's always hungry, he doesn't take anything seriously, and he's very naive and impetuous. In other words, he has the personality of a stereotypical teenage boy. I live with two (okay, one and an almost-teen) teenage boys. This is not a romantic fantasy.
Oooh, he can turn into any sort of animal he wants... but that skill/gift is curiously underplayed. We're told that all he has to do is envision the animal in his mind, and that if he turns too frequently, he'll get tired. But that's really never a problem. At one point, the other characters are concerned that he won't be able to make it back to the house and sanctuary, but there's a distinct lack of tension there.
Ironically, we get told over and over again what Larkin sees in Blair, which was unnecessary--it's obvious that she's admirable and desirable, etc. In fact, there's a little aside where Cian says that he sees his sister in her, which is supposed to explain why Cian doesn't go for her, because otherwise, they'd have been a much better match. Plenty of conflict, etc. What we don't get told, and I couldn't see, is what Blair sees in Larkin, other than that he accepts her because the one boyfriend she had before couldn't accept what she was. That's a really flimsy foundation on which to build a relationship, and unless he grows up soon, I picture the novelty of acceptance wearing off really fast. Same with the lightheartedness. I can accept that she could use some light in her life, but Larkin's all surface and no substance.
But Blair, that's good story. Trained from a very young age to be a demon hunter by her cold father, who was disappointed that she'd inherited the ability instead of her brother, and then left on her own at the age of 18, she's got some issues. She grows and develops through the course of the book and confronts her demons, both real and emotional. Maybe that's my real objection to Larkin--that he doesn't grow at all.
Anyway, my sense from these first two books is that it would have been vastly better as a duo than a trilogy. Larkin and Moira, even though I'm warming up to Moira just a tad, are less well-developed than the other four, and putting Cian and Blair together would have made much more sense.
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LibraryThing member risadabomb
I love this book and it just makes me want to keep reading. I am highly anticipating Cian and Moira's story.
LibraryThing member TheBooknerd
In a word: blah. This isn't a great series to begin with, but Book 2 is no great treasure. If you liked Cian in the first book, you'll probably slog through this just to have background on HIS story. My advice, borrow a copy, skip through the boring parts, and call it good.
LibraryThing member rocalisa
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts (7/10)
Paranormal Romance. The second in the trilogy after Morrigan's Cross; Roberts has herself better grounded here and it shows in a better book. Of course, the set up is done now, which probably makes it easier as the six prepare to the final battle to come.
Paranormal Romance. The second in the trilogy after Morrigan's Cross; Roberts has herself better grounded here and it shows in a better book. Of course, the set up is done now, which probably makes it easier as the six prepare to the final battle to come.
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Besides, who isn't going to fall for a guy who can turn himself into a dragon? The Buffy-esque heroine certainly does. Show Less
LibraryThing member men1967
The best book in the series.
LibraryThing member millett23
I just couldn't get into this book. I had the audiobook, and I keep trying and trying to finish it but I just couldn't get into it. I struggled on the first book too, but did finish it. I didn't even finish this book, which surprised me because I love Nora Roberts.
LibraryThing member talksupe.blogspot
Maybe Nora Roberts isn't the first things that comes to mind when you think of the horror/fantasy genre but you'd be surprised by this series. So far so good, the momentum is consistent and the fact that this series is just a trilogy is another plus factor.
LibraryThing member phyllis2779
Pretty good paranormal. But not my favorite genre of Roberts' work. Very out there. Fantasy plus some romance.
LibraryThing member RubyA
I have been a Nora Roberts fan for quite some time now, but I must say I find this series to be disappointing. I haven't read the last book in the series yet, but I feel as if these first two books are just dragging their literary feet in order to fill up 600 pages before the big battle at Samhain,
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or whatever. It's dull to read 600 pages in which nothing really exciting happens. Yes, there's a skirmish here and there, but there's nothing exciting to keep me going because, well, we all know Roberts won't kill of anyone in the circle of 6. We also all know that the protagonists will get over their psychological baggage and whatnot during the course of the book and end up with each other. Yaawn. I am slightly looking forward to the third book because Cian and Moira will finally get it on. Now that's an interesting conflict. The first two of the trilogy, so far, are so so. Show Less
LibraryThing member LibraryCin
This is the middle book in The Circle trilogy. There is a group of six: witches, a demon hunter, a princess, a vampire, etc. who have come together – being the chosen ones of the goddess Morrigan – to defeat some vampires. There being three women and three men, and this being a Nora Roberts
Once again, this being the middle book in a series, not much of note really happened. They are training, and have travelled to Larkin's world, which is where the big battle is supposed to take place, eventually. The book was ok, but mostly was just to bring Larkin and Blair together and move the story forward a bit further.
I did listen to and enjoy the audio. The narrator had a nice Irish accent, so that was nice to listen to.
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trilogy, they pair off. In this book, the focus is on demon hunter Blair and time traveller/shapeshifter from another world, Larkin. Once again, this being the middle book in a series, not much of note really happened. They are training, and have travelled to Larkin's world, which is where the big battle is supposed to take place, eventually. The book was ok, but mostly was just to bring Larkin and Blair together and move the story forward a bit further.
I did listen to and enjoy the audio. The narrator had a nice Irish accent, so that was nice to listen to.
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LibraryThing member ClosetWryter
This is much better than the first book in the series. She had too much world-building to do in that one. This focused much more on the characters and had several beautiful, if somewhat contrived, moments.
LibraryThing member Dawn772
Exciting paranormal story with plenty of action that had my attention throughout. In addition to the alpha heroine and adorable hero, I enjoyed all the circle of six characters and am looking forward to the next book. Warrior Blair and shape-shifter Larkin work with the other four in their circle
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LibraryThing member CinderH
I feel very much like if you read the Circle trilogy you don't need to read these. Unless, you liked the characters that is. They have different names in this series, but they are written very much the same. So I guess you can re-read the love story. Not much there though either. Nora's new thing
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with love at first for all characters is really getting boring. I keep thinking maybe she's bored with the romance writing and wants to concentrait more on the plot, but even that is uninteresting. There is no world development here, no character development, no good love story. Show Less
LibraryThing member AMKee
Loving this series. Intrigue, mystery, paranormal and romance. Witches, vampires, dragons, and vampire killers.
LibraryThing member Linyarai
Pretty similar to the first book, I'm not blown away by any of the characters and I'm still leery on how this small bit of plot can stretch out for three books.
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English
Original publication date
2006-10
ISBN
1423309154 / 9781423309154