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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I tried to read this book, as I was given a copy for review. I could not finish it. The writing was good but the exposition kept dragging on and on and on, the characters were flat, and I was in no way attached to the story. I am no longer going to waste my time on a book I don't care enough about to continue.
I'd rate this somewhere between "It's OK" and "I like it", so I'm rounding up to three stars.
The story was nice, but I could've done with a character to identify with. And without Helene's life story. I didn't feel that it contributed anything to the story. The ancient storyline at least set up some characters. I would even say I liked the Mesopotamian storyline the best. The other thing I liked is how the author takes a bunch of mythology and ties them all together in a neat bundle.
The story was nice, but I could've done with a character to identify with. And without Helene's life story. I didn't feel that it contributed anything to the story. The ancient storyline at least set up some characters. I would even say I liked the Mesopotamian storyline the best. The other thing I liked is how the author takes a bunch of mythology and ties them all together in a neat bundle.
This was a great read. I will be looking for the second one (and future ones) when they come out.
The story takes place in 3 time periods. The Mestopian era, the mid 1900's, and present day. It follows three different woman, Lilith, Helene, and Nadia. It is quite the read, and not exactly what I was expecting.
I enjoyed that this was a work of fiction that was heavily based on historical accounts (and the bible), and the factual parts where factual...not just made up facts. This was a nice blend of reality and fiction, and done in a way that not many authors can seem to master as well as Nancy Madore did.
I found the stories of Lilith and Helene to be the most capitvation. I am curious as to what has become of Lilith after the final scene of her with Nadia and Gorden.
I was also surprised to find that the author of this work has written what many deam as 'Erotica' in her past works - and this is really her first branch out from that genre. While there was romance in the book - and sex - it was blatent, and discussed pointedly. An adult reader would know what was going on, but if this book was being used in a school, it would still be accepted as it wasn't in your face or overly descriptive.
A nice work, and I hope to read more by this author.
The story takes place in 3 time periods. The Mestopian era, the mid 1900's, and present day. It follows three different woman, Lilith, Helene, and Nadia. It is quite the read, and not exactly what I was expecting.
I enjoyed that this was a work of fiction that was heavily based on historical accounts (and the bible), and the factual parts where factual...not just made up facts. This was a nice blend of reality and fiction, and done in a way that not many authors can seem to master as well as Nancy Madore did.
I found the stories of Lilith and Helene to be the most capitvation. I am curious as to what has become of Lilith after the final scene of her with Nadia and Gorden.
I was also surprised to find that the author of this work has written what many deam as 'Erotica' in her past works - and this is really her first branch out from that genre. While there was romance in the book - and sex - it was blatent, and discussed pointedly. An adult reader would know what was going on, but if this book was being used in a school, it would still be accepted as it wasn't in your face or overly descriptive.
A nice work, and I hope to read more by this author.
My inner Lilith is crowing in delight!
I have to say that I really enjoyed the story, and am still kicking myself for waiting so long to start it. I definitely won't wait long to start book 2!
Admittedly, I know next to nothing of the cultures mentioned in the story, but this theory presented as to why women are kept covered intrigues me.
I can't wait to read what happens next!
I have to say that I really enjoyed the story, and am still kicking myself for waiting so long to start it. I definitely won't wait long to start book 2!
Admittedly, I know next to nothing of the cultures mentioned in the story, but this theory presented as to why women are kept covered intrigues me.
I can't wait to read what happens next!
"Just as she hoped, this last piece of information caused the men to practically jump out of their seats. She had them on the hook." -- A fatal line in this wonderfully adventurous tale, because just like the those men, I was hooked.
Nancy Madore's novel doesn't waste any time in enrapturing your senses and pulling you into the story. From page one your curiosity is piqued and you are dying to know what happens to Nadia, to Helene, to Lilith. But more immediately you want to know what happens next! This story haunts you like the djinn haunt the world. You cannot put it down without the shadow of it following you and berating your mind until you pick it up again. The three tales of these different women are woven together so intricately and so precisely that you know one false note would destroy the book, but Madore proves herself to be exceptionally informed and expertly skilled.
The enchanting tales that follow these three characters are very different, but each powerful and resonates with you in their own way. Each of the female characters are so strong that you vote for them to achieve the outcome they desire, even though they directly conflict with the others! You will find yourself exasperated and tired of all the emotions that rattle inside of you but in the best way possible. That is exactly what you want from a good book; writing that makes you uncomfortable, that makes you feel trapped within yourself when all you want to do is shout from the heavens.
This book merits four stars for consistency in writing, language and the anxiety that it fills you with, but garners the last star for the unbelievable ending that helps to wrap up one story but propels you directly into the others, leaving you panting for more. Well done Ms. Madore, well done.
Nancy Madore's novel doesn't waste any time in enrapturing your senses and pulling you into the story. From page one your curiosity is piqued and you are dying to know what happens to Nadia, to Helene, to Lilith. But more immediately you want to know what happens next! This story haunts you like the djinn haunt the world. You cannot put it down without the shadow of it following you and berating your mind until you pick it up again. The three tales of these different women are woven together so intricately and so precisely that you know one false note would destroy the book, but Madore proves herself to be exceptionally informed and expertly skilled.
The enchanting tales that follow these three characters are very different, but each powerful and resonates with you in their own way. Each of the female characters are so strong that you vote for them to achieve the outcome they desire, even though they directly conflict with the others! You will find yourself exasperated and tired of all the emotions that rattle inside of you but in the best way possible. That is exactly what you want from a good book; writing that makes you uncomfortable, that makes you feel trapped within yourself when all you want to do is shout from the heavens.
This book merits four stars for consistency in writing, language and the anxiety that it fills you with, but garners the last star for the unbelievable ending that helps to wrap up one story but propels you directly into the others, leaving you panting for more. Well done Ms. Madore, well done.
I was given a copy of this book by the author to read and review. I have to say that books that have a lot of history in them usually lose my interest but this one did not. It was very interesting from the beginning to the end. Filled with things I did not see coming. If you like reading about supernatural beings you should give this book a try. I moved right on to book two.
Ancient story line, legends, travel and strange family dynamics all adds up to a great read. Loved the end did not except that.
I was given a review copy of this novel, but that did not affect my opinion in any way.
Nadia was kidnapped all of a sudden by three men. Despite her constant begging of wanting to know the agenda of the kidnapping, the kidnappers clearly stated that they ask the questions, and she answers.
This novel in a way reminded me of Dan Brown. It felt like a Fantasy-Historical Fiction, just like most of Dan Brown's novels. This one though felt lighter, despite the topic it discussed.
This had three point of views. Nadia, Helene, and Lilith. I'm not going to discuss the plot of the novel, as that would spoil everyone of the experience. I can't really say much without giving away a huge spoiler. I'd like to say though that Lilith is one of my favorite fictional characters, so that made me like this novel even more.
The characters were really good. Interesting character development. Like I said, I can't even describe the characters without spoiling, so I'll just leave it to the readers to find out.
More of a 3.5. Some parts in the middle were quite tedious to read. The overall plot was very enjoyable, and the mystery was solved. For fans of Dan Brown, Historical Fiction, and especially of the paranormal, this is a novel you should read. Quite lengthy to be honest, but it didn't bother me that much to give this a low rating.
* I got my copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Hidden Ones is an intriguing mix of thriller and fantasy with a bit of romance thrown in. i was thrown by the start which confused me a bit until a couple of chapters in when was beginning to be explained. i would have thought that a story, in a story, in a story, would seriously confuse me, but it actually worked out great. The only thing was that i considered Nadia the main character, and even though i liked Lilith's story i grew kinda tired of it, wanting to get back and find out what would happen to Nadia. I liked most of the side characters, including both Nadia and Lilith's love interests and Surprisingly Nadia's kidnappers, but i despised Aabid, and even though i felt sorry for Lilith, i didn't actually like her either. One of the things i really liked about The Hidden Ones were the extensive inter-weaving Religion and mythology, all the way down to small off-hand mentionings of the Greek gods who were really nephilim. Even though it wasn't the kind of book where you sat on the edge of your seat most of your time and wanted to throw it at the wall it still had some twist, the last of which I personally, never saw coming.
The Hidden Ones is an intriguing mix of thriller and fantasy with a bit of romance thrown in. i was thrown by the start which confused me a bit until a couple of chapters in when was beginning to be explained. i would have thought that a story, in a story, in a story, would seriously confuse me, but it actually worked out great. The only thing was that i considered Nadia the main character, and even though i liked Lilith's story i grew kinda tired of it, wanting to get back and find out what would happen to Nadia. I liked most of the side characters, including both Nadia and Lilith's love interests and Surprisingly Nadia's kidnappers, but i despised Aabid, and even though i felt sorry for Lilith, i didn't actually like her either. One of the things i really liked about The Hidden Ones were the extensive inter-weaving Religion and mythology, all the way down to small off-hand mentionings of the Greek gods who were really nephilim. Even though it wasn't the kind of book where you sat on the edge of your seat most of your time and wanted to throw it at the wall it still had some twist, the last of which I personally, never saw coming.