Official Review: Dagger's Destiny by Linnea Tanner

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Re: Official Review: Dagger's Destiny by Linnea Tanner

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I have only read a portion of apollos raven. I wasn't too into it, but reading the official review of the second book maybe it will get much better. So I will finish the first and read this one sometime soon
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I would not be surprised of this book also became a book of the month just like the first book in the series did. I am glad that this book is the book of the day. I am glad that this book series is so well received and each book is just as great as the last. This can be very hard to do for an author and many do not succeed at it.
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I didn't read Apollo's Raven yet, but I want to. The second book promises the same intriguing love story.
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Having read the first book, I hope this one lives up to expectation. I hope this time the shapeshifting is expounded on further in the second book, and I also hope the mom becomes less irritating. I am quite excited to continue the adventure. Congrats on BOTD.
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Thanks for your thorough review. I appreciate the author's ability to weave various subplots in with historical details such as the fertility ritual.

However, historical fiction and romance are not my preference in reading and I will pass on this.
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Thank you for the review. I have read Apollo’s Raven and was looking forward to this book, and it seems like it lives up to expectations. I’m glad the book flows even with multiple storylines.
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I like historical fiction, but I adore Celtic subject! Thank for new book which portraits their traditions, legends and myths. Which tells stories about warriors and where women are strong and independent. It is always adventure and I am ready for this one to begin)
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It is nice to hear that Dagger's Destiny lived up to your expectations. I loved Apollo's Raven and can't wait to continue the adventures. Thank you for your thorough review. 💕
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I preordered this book, I'm glad to know that it holds up to its predecessor. Hopefully, the author continues to write good books for this series.
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Post by Sonya Nicolaidis »

Great review! Your enthusiasm is infectious and makes me want to read this book, even though it's not something I'd normally choose. I haven't read Apollo's Raven yet, so I think I'll tackle that one first. Many thanks for the care and thought you've clearly put into this review.
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That was a great review! I read the sample and was a bit confused. After I read your review, you put it all together to enable me to understand what was occuring in the book. Thank you again - it sounds like you really enjoyed this novel.
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This book is a product of good research. It has interesting characters and plot. Catrin is everyone's favorite character. I'd like to know how Marrock was revealed in this book. The author is apt in use of words that build the reader's interest and curiosity.
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This book had me at Celtic. I love stories like this and I honestly can't wait to read it. I'm excited.
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great review. congratulations on BOTD
I'm not a fan of the fantasy genre, but I'm willing to try this out,. Apollo's Raven was nice.
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This review has officially sold the series to me am going to read both the first and second just so I can view all the Celtics and Roman rituals. Congrats on making BOTD
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