There will be-justifiably-comparisons to Stephen King’s The Stand (which is still my favorite King book). I figured I’d be entertained no matter what, so I gladly picked it up last weekend thinking I would read a few chapters … half a book later, I reluctantly put it down because out-of-town family arrived for Thanksgiving week. Robb’s In Death series is hands down my favorite continuing series, I knew she could write something different and still satisfy me.Ĭheck out our reviews of J. Fantasy, in that it’s our world but different. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I received an advance copy of Year One-the first book in an epic fantasy trilogy. I am willing to walk the road because I’ve read enough of her books in the past to know that she can spin a good tale with characters I feel like I know. Nora Roberts is one of the few authors who can do this every time she puts pen to paper. I can be someone else because the author transports me to another world-whether it is our world, the past, the future, or a fantasy. When a writer can put me in her creation’s shoes, it’s a win-win-for a few hours, I can live vicariously through anyone.
I want characters I love, characters I hate, characters I can feel with-joy, pain, sorrow. Not that this jealousy would ever stop me from buying a good book.įor me, the single most important factor in any story (other than competent writing) is character. Pride-because as an author, I love being part of a community that contributes to great storytelling and envy-because when a great storyteller proves their chops time and time again, I can’t help but feel a teensy, tiny bit jealous that they are so damn talented. I always seem to have both a sense of pride and envy when I read great authors.
Year One by Nora Roberts is the first book in the Chronicles of the One series-an epic of hope and horror, chaos and magick, and a journey that will unite a desperate group of people to fight the battle of their lives.
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