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Loading... Host: A Rogue Mage Novel (edition 2009)by Faith Hunter cmwilson101 | Nov 24, 2011 |    ) wetdryvac | Mar 2, 2021 | ( ) wyldheartreads | Jun 20, 2019 | The repetitive phrases were not only annoying due to repetition, but the sheer cheesiness and crappy cliche's they were comprised of would have annoyed on their own! "Fly by the seat of my pants" was one she seemed overly attached to for this book. "Habiel's pearly toes" and "Ducky"/"just ducky" made it back (much to my dismay) for book three. "Whitless titter" was only relieved occasionally by "Hysterical titter"...always in the back of Thorn's throat. Really? Once, maybe twice, but over and over an over again?...*sigh* "Blooey" was the favorite word. We get it, mages can explode, give it a rest already! I hate it when authors belabor a point. When I start to notice and feel offended, like she must think I'm a complete idiot that she has to beat it into my head THAT many times in order for me to not miss her oh so important detail that mages blow up, or seraphs and mages can't be around each other without going into some weird mindless mating rut. GOT IT! Seriously. I had that after the first book, no need to beat me about the head and ears for another 600 pages! And, the constant self deprecating crap dribbling out of Thorn's mouth (main character) got really old by book three. Had she been a real person I would have given her a good slap and told her to get hold of herself! Plus, the ending sucked and there should have been some kind of epilogue. Oh...and there was NOTHING resolved about Seraphs. So, If you're reading on, like me, to find out...save yourself the trouble. She never tells you and the writing just gets more annoying with every page. (  ) Amelia1989 | Jun 10, 2019 |  ) Pabkins | Jun 24, 2014 | The repetitive phrases were not only annoying due to repetition, but the sheer cheesiness and crappy cliche's they were comprised of would have annoyed on their own! "Fly by the seat of my pants" was one she seemed overly attached to for this book. "Habiel's pearly toes" and "Ducky"/"just ducky" made it back (much to my dismay) for book three. "Whitless titter" was only relieved occasionally by "Hysterical titter"...always in the back of Thorn's throat. Really? Once, maybe twice, but over and over an over again?...*sigh* "Blooey" was the favorite word. We get it, mages can explode, give it a rest already! I hate it when authors belabor a point. When I start to notice and feel offended, like she must think I'm a complete idiot that she has to beat it into my head THAT many times in order for me to not miss her oh so important detail that mages blow up, or seraphs and mages can't be around each other without going into some weird mindless mating rut. GOT IT! Seriously. I had that after the first book, no need to beat me about the head and ears for another 600 pages! And, the constant self deprecating crap dribbling out of Thorn's mouth (main character) got really old by book three. Had she been a real person I would have given her a good slap and told her to get hold of herself! Plus, the ending sucked and there should have been some kind of epilogue. Oh...and there was NOTHING resolved about Seraphs. So, If you're reading on, like me, to find out...save yourself the trouble. She never tells you and the writing just gets more annoying with every page. ( ) Ameliapei | Apr 18, 2013 | In Host, the third book of the series, Thorn is once again embroiled in a battle against darkness, fighting to save the town at a terrible cost. The stakes are raised when a mage from the enclave arrives in town, and she discovers that her sister Rose may still be alive. And she still can't choose among the men surrounding her! The series is an interesting blend of urban fantasy and apocalyptic theology (though it's a new theology -- upon their arrival, the Seraphs declared all major religions inaccurate and thus a new religion is created). The author's world-building is detailed and consistent, gorgeously described. In particular, Thorn's affinity for gemstones, colors, and the building of magic spells is beautifully covered in great detail; I found it fascinating, but working with gems & colors & magic may not be everyone's cup of tea. The characters are also well drawn, interesting, and likeable, even minor characters; and the relationships between the various characters are believable and ring true. I would read the series for the characters alone, but the unique setting and descriptive writing has me rushing out to get the next book. (  ) cmwilson101 | Nov 24, 2011 | ) Xanderxavier | Aug 22, 2009 | ) DriderQueen | Jul 11, 2009 | ) knielsen83 | Mar 5, 2009 | |
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In Host, the third book of the series, Thorn is once again embroiled in a battle against darkness, fighting to save the town at a terrible cost. The stakes are raised when a mage from the enclave arrives in town, and she discovers that her sister Rose may still be alive. And she still can't choose among the men surrounding her!
The series is an interesting blend of urban fantasy and apocalyptic theology (though it's a new theology -- upon their arrival, the Seraphs declared all major religions inaccurate and thus a new religion is created). The author's world-building is detailed and consistent, gorgeously described. In particular, Thorn's affinity for gemstones, colors, and the building of magic spells is beautifully covered in great detail; I found it fascinating, but working with gems & colors & magic may not be everyone's cup of tea. The characters are also well drawn, interesting, and likeable, even minor characters; and the relationships between the various characters are believable and ring true. I would read the series for the characters alone, but the unique setting and descriptive writing has me rushing out to get the next book. (