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pinklilly122's review against another edition
3.0
I was really looking forward to this book. I love this series and SK. I have to admit I was pretty disappointed with it though. There were a few inconsistencies I noticed that didn't make much sense. One spoiler free example, in the beginning of the book Galene basically says Talyn can do better than Felica, yet later in the book she just loves her so much. There were a few things like this that bugged me.
A few other things I didn't like:
The backstory for Fain leaving Galene was pretty weak in my opinion. I was hoping for a lot more depth here.
There were so many characters in this story, it was hard to keep track.
3 times we were lead to believe someone had died, but nope, they didn't. It was ok the first time, the second and third, not so much.
Trying to make Julian out to be a good guy now?? I don't really know about all that.
Overall this book felt rushed, weak, and confusing to me. I will of course read the next one, but I have faith it will be better.
A few other things I didn't like:
The backstory for Fain leaving Galene was pretty weak in my opinion. I was hoping for a lot more depth here.
There were so many characters in this story, it was hard to keep track.
3 times we were lead to believe someone had died, but nope, they didn't. It was ok the first time, the second and third, not so much.
Trying to make Julian out to be a good guy now?? I don't really know about all that.
Overall this book felt rushed, weak, and confusing to me. I will of course read the next one, but I have faith it will be better.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
as always a masterpiece of crazy and loving characters finding a way to overcome all odds and find love. cried many times but in the end was totally in love with the entire story and loved every minute both happy and sad.
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
One element that I've found in every one of the League novels is how the characters can grab me by the throat and hit me with such emotion. How nothing is what it seems on the surface, and that everyone has a past that they are trying to live past. In high school Fain found the woman of his dreams but because of blackmail had to let her go but she never knew why. Galene could never really hate Fain for leaving her since he gave her her greatest gift, her son, but she couldn't forgive him either. When they are forced to work together the sparks are still there both of lust and hate. Can they work through the past before in order to save their world? I really love how Sherrilyn Kenyon is able to weave her stories together and bring some amazing dynamics and world building to her paranormal romances. I do wish she had a character tree at the beginning of her books to remind me where each character fits in within the series. Another amazing read, can't wait to continue the series!
zhalia14's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly liked this book. I enjoyed the story of Fain and Galene. I'm not ashamed to admit though, I was looking forward more to Talyn and Fain sorting out their relationship than Fain getting his girl. I read this book in a day (lazy Sunday afternoon and all), but I felt a little tired at the end of it. I felt more like we had sprinted between crises than made any real progress in either the overarching storyline OR in the romantic relationship featured in this book. I think that is what kept me from enjoying this book more and rating it higher.
everlaerian's review against another edition
4.0
Hauk and family conversations/ dynamic are what made me enjoy this book. No other reason.
jenniekns's review against another edition
5.0
I can't bring myself to give this book a higher rating than 3 out of 5 stars. I had really high hopes for it, but there was just too much going on and story focus was pulled in too many directions. Kenyon's series-based books are best when she tells the story of the two main characters with brief appearances by a few favourites to tie the plot back to the original series. That is so not what happened with this book. This book wasn't the story of Fain and Galene -- in fact, it felt like we rushed through their story in the first quarter so that Kenyon could give us another story about every League character that has ever been introduced. It was basically a short story and a full-series novel in one cover. This book suffered because of that.
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
I can't believe I missed this one. I thought I had already listened to this one. I love the Andarians in this series. Fain's book does not disappoint!
I have to say I absolutely loved this book. This one hits the heartstrings a bunch. I was actually in tears when the first tragedy hit. It literally took my breath away. Even though I knew it was probably going to end up being ok (totally floored by what actually happened by the way). I was totally crying over the loss. Reactions were totally acurate to the characters.
The humor in this series is awesome, and was on full display.
I can hardly wait for Born of Legend!!!
I have to say I absolutely loved this book. This one hits the heartstrings a bunch. I was actually in tears when the first tragedy hit. It literally took my breath away. Even though I knew it was probably going to end up being ok (totally floored by what actually happened by the way). I was totally crying over the loss. Reactions were totally acurate to the characters.
The humor in this series is awesome, and was on full display.
I can hardly wait for Born of Legend!!!
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
Decided to keep listening to the series, even though I just finished this one not too long ago.
This series just keeps getting better with each book. Fain & Galene are just awesome together. I don't know what it is about teen love separated by stupidity ... finding one another years down the line. It's one of my favorite types of stories.
Both have gone through hell and back, and their son had to deal with the fallout. Not to mention, they're all in a war against the League ... throw pirates in the mix, and things get a bit explosive ... literally.
One of my very favorite Kenyon scenes is in this book. The part where Fain & Galene are trying to disarm a bomb with Darling ... best scene ever!
This book is hell on your emotions. Once again, I was in tears in several spots. The much needed humor is spot on.
I love the direction this series is headed ... Off to listen to Julien's book ... again.
This series just keeps getting better with each book. Fain & Galene are just awesome together. I don't know what it is about teen love separated by stupidity ... finding one another years down the line. It's one of my favorite types of stories.
Both have gone through hell and back, and their son had to deal with the fallout. Not to mention, they're all in a war against the League ... throw pirates in the mix, and things get a bit explosive ... literally.
One of my very favorite Kenyon scenes is in this book. The part where Fain & Galene are trying to disarm a bomb with Darling ... best scene ever!
This book is hell on your emotions. Once again, I was in tears in several spots. The much needed humor is spot on.
I love the direction this series is headed ... Off to listen to Julien's book ... again.
dragon_lion64's review against another edition
3.0
Born of Betrayal
The League #10
Finally, it is Fain’s story! Fans of The League series know Fain from previous books but have only had glimpses into his life which just made us more curious about his story and background. He is the brother of Dancer Hauk whose story was in book # 8, Born of Fury.
Over 20 years ago, Fain Hauk gave up his one true love, Galene of the Winged Blood Clan of Batur, in order to protect her and his family. He had no idea that Galene was pregnant with his child when he left Andaria so his son, Talyn, was raised as a bastard and Outcast in accordance with the strict Andarian law and Caste system. Talyn’s story was in book #9, Born of Defiance.
Fain has led a pretty tough life since he has left Andaria but even before he left, things weren’t easy on him. His parents were too concerned with their place in society to dole out any love. They were cruel, petty and hate-filled and caused Fain and his brothers nothing but pain and misery. When he left, Fain was enslaved by Venik, one of the most vicious and feared of the Tavali (a coalition of freighters and pilots who are independent of any tyrannical nation, basically pirates who protect their own) but even though Venik was basically his owner, he viewed Fain as a son or friend. The relationship is complicated to say the least and I have a feeling that we will be seeing more of Venik in future books. The Tavali under Venik secretly fight for the Sentella, a group that opposes The League. The League is an organization of politicians and assassins who were originally meant to keep the peace but it has become corrupt and now rules the Universe by killing anyone who dares to go against them.
Galene and Fain are thrown together for a military assignment where they have to work together against a common enemy. They have a lot to overcome and learn about each other but can they truly ever forgive each other?
I found this book to be just okay. While I liked the overall story, I found the romance didn’t do much for me. I don’t know why. It just didn’t pull at my heartstrings. I found myself more interested in what was happening with all the other characters and the background story than with Fain and Galene. I do look forward to future books though because I need to know what happens with certain characters and what happens with Andaria.
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The League #10
Finally, it is Fain’s story! Fans of The League series know Fain from previous books but have only had glimpses into his life which just made us more curious about his story and background. He is the brother of Dancer Hauk whose story was in book # 8, Born of Fury.
Over 20 years ago, Fain Hauk gave up his one true love, Galene of the Winged Blood Clan of Batur, in order to protect her and his family. He had no idea that Galene was pregnant with his child when he left Andaria so his son, Talyn, was raised as a bastard and Outcast in accordance with the strict Andarian law and Caste system. Talyn’s story was in book #9, Born of Defiance.
Fain has led a pretty tough life since he has left Andaria but even before he left, things weren’t easy on him. His parents were too concerned with their place in society to dole out any love. They were cruel, petty and hate-filled and caused Fain and his brothers nothing but pain and misery. When he left, Fain was enslaved by Venik, one of the most vicious and feared of the Tavali (a coalition of freighters and pilots who are independent of any tyrannical nation, basically pirates who protect their own) but even though Venik was basically his owner, he viewed Fain as a son or friend. The relationship is complicated to say the least and I have a feeling that we will be seeing more of Venik in future books. The Tavali under Venik secretly fight for the Sentella, a group that opposes The League. The League is an organization of politicians and assassins who were originally meant to keep the peace but it has become corrupt and now rules the Universe by killing anyone who dares to go against them.
Galene and Fain are thrown together for a military assignment where they have to work together against a common enemy. They have a lot to overcome and learn about each other but can they truly ever forgive each other?
I found this book to be just okay. While I liked the overall story, I found the romance didn’t do much for me. I don’t know why. It just didn’t pull at my heartstrings. I found myself more interested in what was happening with all the other characters and the background story than with Fain and Galene. I do look forward to future books though because I need to know what happens with certain characters and what happens with Andaria.
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whitney0498's review against another edition
5.0
I have been provided with a review copy of Born of Betrayal from the publisher St. Martin’s Press for an impartial review. Born of Betrayal is the tenth book in The League: Nemesis Rising Series and it picks up around where the eighth installment Born of Fury left off. In this book we get to see Fain Hauk find his way to his happily ever after. This book was awesome it had me gasping left and right and thinking that possibly couldn’t have just happened. I really enjoyed this book not only do you get to see more of Galene Batur and her son Talyn that we previously met in Born of Defiance but you start to understand the whole picture better surrounding all three of them and what actually went on between them and why things are the way they are. What another great installment by this author and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.