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sarahanne8382's review
4.0
The second and third installments in Huff's Quarter series take place nearly twenty years after Sing the Four Quarters and expands our view of that world. Fifth Quarter begins with a pair of sibling assassins in the army of the Havakeen Empire. When they're sent to take out a target, they walk into a situation that takes them away from everything they've known and changes their lives forever, a story that doesn't really find a resolution until the end of No Quarter. I've decided that Tanya Huff writes romance that men can enjoy (I say this because my husband introduced me to this series). Sure, her books are technically labeled fantasy, and there is plenty of fighting and magic, but messy love triangles and complicated family relationships are the heart of these stories. Oh, and zombies, don't forget the zombies.
ofearna's review
4.0
first read as a new-release in 90s
first logged re-read 11/17/1999
reread 4/26/2015
first logged re-read 11/17/1999
reread 4/26/2015
shaekin's review
5.0
I love that this book brought the first two back together and combined characters from both books. It wrapped some of the loose ends up nicely, but not too neatly, and not without a lot of mistakes along the way. Loved it!
whitzilla's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whisper88's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
haldoor's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed it very much and now want to find the last book in the series
naturalistnatalie's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite type of fantasy that I can just fall into with no effort. We've got a strong female protagonist in the form of Vree. She's trying to come to terms with life outside of the army. She's no longer a royal assassin and she's separated from her brother. This is not a life she ever imagined living. She even has to learn how to have friends. On top of all the emotional aspects, we have a good adventure story. Vree and Magda need to go find Kars without being stopped. Plus, there's battling between Vree and Bannon, two highly trained assassins. Bannon's having his own difficulties adjusting to life without his sister. He can't imagine his sister would ever choose to leave him. It must be Gyhard's fault. He can't understand that Vree has a life outside of him. That's brought home to him when Vree beats him in a one-on-one battle.
Not much romance in this book. Instead, I saw strong sibling relationships, as between Magda and Gerek. There were also some important mother to child relationships. There's a relationship building between Bannon and Vree. It's just hard to do anything about it when you're both in the same body.
Not much romance in this book. Instead, I saw strong sibling relationships, as between Magda and Gerek. There were also some important mother to child relationships. There's a relationship building between Bannon and Vree. It's just hard to do anything about it when you're both in the same body.
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