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Comment by moonflower994 on September 9, 2009 at 1:59pm

Ive read the Twilight series and Gothcraft by raven Digitalis

Comment by Squeaky on March 13, 2009 at 7:45pm

Well, the main blurb asks what I've been reading lately. I've been reading the Annja Creed series by author Alex Archer. It's the tale of a female archaeologist who, through a series of odd events, discovers that she is heir to the Joan of Arc legacy. It's pretty standard action/adventure fare, but it's my guilty pleasure. And Annja, the main character, is such a kick @ss female, that it's hard for me to NOT want to read it. She is, for sure, no wilting flower.

Similar, but totally different, is a favorite of mine that I'm re-reading - Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. It's fantasy, set in a different world. It's got it's own social structure and religious beliefs that aren't so far removed from any in this world, but definitely are a different take on some classic themes. The main character, Phedre, is a sacred prostitute who is not only that, but also a skilled spy. Not only that, but she's marked with spiritual lineage that makes her amazingly masochistic. Throughout her personal journey, different themes emerge and are elaborated upon. It was initially a trilogy, but Ms. Carey has expanded upon it quite a bit so that there are 6 or 9 books now. The "adult" themes and scenes aren't too over the top, nor are they gratuitous. I recommend it to one and all.