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    Vision in Silver

    Written by Anne Bishop

    Narrated by Alexandra Harris

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    The New York Times bestselling author of The Black Jewels Trilogy transports readers to a world of magic and political unrest-where the only chance at peace requires a deadly price…
     
    The Others freed the cassandra sangue to protect the blood prophets from exploitation, not realizing their actions would have dire consequences. Now the fragile seers are in greater danger than ever before-both from their own weaknesses and from those who seek to control their divinations for wicked purposes. In desperate need of answers, Simon Wolfgard, a shape-shifter leader among the Others, has no choice but to enlist blood prophet Meg Corbyn's help, regardless of the risks she faces by aiding him.
     
    Meg is still deep in the throes of her addiction to the euphoria she feels when she cuts and speaks prophecy. She knows each slice of her blade tempts death. But Others and humans alike need answers, and her visions may be Simon's only hope of ending the conflict.
     
    For the shadows of war are deepening across the Atlantik, and the prejudice of a fanatic faction is threatening to bring the battle right to Meg and Simon's doorstep…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMar 3, 2015
    ISBN9780698188907
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    Vision in Silver
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    Anne Bishop

    Anne Bishop is the bestselling author of the Black Jewels series, the Tir Alainn Trilogy and the Landscapes of Ephemera series. Her novels are published in Australia, Germany, the UK and Portugal, as well as the United States. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading and music.

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    • 5/5
      Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.Let it be known that this series is peerless; Anne Bishop’s world-building is innovative, her characters are exceptional, and the story is obsession inducing. I picked-up WRITTEN IN RED on a whim in 2013, and was wowed beyond measure. My fixation with all things THE OTHERS is so profound that it should be a bona fide medical condition. No joke! I listened to the previous two installments, so I did have some concerns that switching to hard copy might diminish my enjoyment of VISION IN SILVER, but that clearly didn’t happen because for the third time in a row 5-stars just isn’t enough. In this book we learn a lot more about the cassandra sangue, gain perspective on Simon Wolfgard, and get a glimpse of the terra indigene that live beyond the courtyards.The blood prophets were the main plot focal point; free of their keepers, these girls are ill-equipped for life outside the compounds, and now it’s up to Meg to set them on the correct path. She and the other members of her human pack are attempting to write a sweet blood 101 guide of sorts. Little is known about the cassandra sangue, so a lot of it came down to trial & error with Corbyn as the lab rat. I liked how the author approached this aspect of the story, the progression was gradual, and each new discovery felt as though it could be the key to their very survival. Meg’s triumphs became mine, and her setbacks were absolutely devastating. Most were small things, but when experienced from such an innocent POV as this series’ protagonist, they became monumental.Most stories that feature shifters put emphasis on the humanness of the characters while as Bishop does the total opposite. Her various gards don people flesh out of necessity, but it’s evident that they prefer fur, and view mankind as ‘clever meat.’ This is part of what makes THE OTHERS universe so original because misunderstandings between the two species occur frequently from common expressions being taken literally to every day gestures being grossly misinterpreted. I enjoyed gaining perspective on how the terra indigene see the world through Simon because he’s the most progressive leader among them which makes his outlook fabulously unique. He’s tasked with a huge decision at the end of this novel, and the outcome could be… scary.This leads me to this book’s second main plot thread. Tension between THE OTHERS and humans has reached a boiling point, the Humans First and Last movement is gaining momentum and people are being forced to choose a side. You’re either a Wolf lover or a delusional HFL supporter who believes that mankind actually has a chance at being the dominant species. Bishop has succeeded in making me hate my own kind by illustrating the barbaric nature of Thaisia’s citizens, and highlighting the underlying prejudice that exists in all societies. The author makes it impossible not to cheer for the terra indigene, and eagerly anticipate the fast approaching day of reckoning when the wild country finally shows its teeth, and establishes once and for all who’s predator and who’s prey.There’s only one cure for a VISION IN SILVER book hangover, and it’s more Meg & Simon!
    • 4/5
      3.5 starsFor more reviews, gifs, Cover Snark and more, visit A Reader of Fictions.I binged Written in Red and Murder of Crows on audiobook last year. I flew through them, and I was a mess of feels and frustration at the end of that experience. The fact that I then had a year-long wait for the next book, and a couple more years after that for the end of the series, didn’t help with my frustration. In some ways, though, I think the break was really good for me and The Others. Written in Red came out of nowhere to punch me in the feels, Murder of Crows left me a bit disappointed, and Vision in Silver lodged somewhere between the other two.Upon reflection, The Others isn’t really a good series to binge. Anne Bishop writes the novel in a way that very much anticipates that year-long gap between novels. They repeat the key info a lot, especially when going through them back to back. That, thinking back, is the real reason why I found Murder of Crows such a disappointment following Written in Red. It wasn’t that the book was worse, but that so much of it felt redundant with book one fresh in my head. This will be a series even I will know very well by the end of the series, because Bishop doesn’t let you forget a damn thing.Plus, my feelings come almost entirely from the potential ship. I care so much about the ship that there’s no way in hell that I would forget anything crucial about that aspect. Unfortunately, the ship is still tethered firmly to the dock. I’ve boarded, but I’m a couple years earlier for this cruise setting sail. For that reason, my feels were minimal, because I just know this is one of those series where nothing’s going to happen until the very end, so my feels have gone into holding mode.That said, I want to reiterate that it’s probably for the best that the ship is holding at the dock. Meg and Simon, much as I want them to be, still shouldn’t be a couple yet. Meg still hasn’t really figured out how to human, and Simon hasn’t yet realized he might love a human romantically. Even once they have feelings, they’re going to have to figure out how they feel about them. It’s really good that Bishop goes for the slow burn, but, man, when that happens my world will be so happy.The character development could be stronger in Vision in Silver. Meg and Simon are changing at a glacial pace, which makes sense for Meg, but still. Most frustrating is the addition of Meg’s inability to deal with change. While I think this condition from which the cassandra sangue suffer makes good psychological sense considering their upbringing, I feel like it should have been more evident in her earlier on. In this book, she’s frequently bothered by things out of place, but, though she liked putting things in order, I didn’t get the sense she was upset to this degree. It’s not that I don’t think it fits at all, but I think the execution was somewhat clunky.Though somewhat over-lengthy, I do think the plot of Vision in Silver takes the series in the right direction. Tensions between humans and the others are on the rise, with conspiracies abounding. I think the political groups arising in the world make sense, and it’s impossible not to root for the courtyard, where they’re trying to help everyone get along. The world building has always been strong in The Others, and I think the plot is back up to the high standard set in Written in Red.These audiobooks continue to be a treat, and I will wait, mostly patiently, for the next book in another year. Of course, even though I’ve told myself I’m going to have to wait for the ship to happen until the final book, I’m going to keep hoping.
    • 3/5
      Trigger warning for self harmVision in Silver is the third book in Anne Bishop’s The Others series, an urban fantasy series starting with Written in Red. The series takes place in an alternate world where humans have made deals with the Others to be able to live on land and basically exist. However, humans have begun to forget how vulnerable they are and hostilities towards the Others are rising. In the middle of this situation is a woman named Meg Corbyn, a cassandra sangue – a blood Prophets, a human woman who experiences visions of the future whenever her skin is cut. Having escaped the compound where she was cut for profit, Meg has found a home at Lakeside Courtyard among the Others. Lakeside offers hope that humans and Others may be able to get along.Vision in Silver had serious problems with pacing and plot. It felt like nothing happened! Has any new ground been broken since the last book? Or does this book (the third out of five) exist merely to kill time til the series finale? The focus of the book and of the series is on the slowly deteriorating relations between the humans and the Others, but Vision in Silver has very little in regards to its own arc. I didn’t even realize what the climax of the novel was until afterwards. Also, am I forgetting something from the previous books or did that subplot about blood prophets being overwhelmed arrive out of nowhere? It felt like things regressed in this book out of need for at least something to happen.Reading Vision in Silver, I’d also realized that I’d forgotten who something like 75% of the characters were. There were a few I had a grasp on but most were just names to me. However, I do really like Meg herself. She’s such an unusual protagonist for an urban fantasy series. She’s physically weak and naive from growing up basically locked in a cage. Yet despite everything she’s been through, she’s an incredibly kind person with a will to survive and help others. Where other leads might achieve things with violence and badassery, Meg achieves things by making friends.I still think the series could do better with secondary female characters. I like that Meg is friends with some human women (even if I have no feel for them having personalities), but beyond Tess we don’t see much of the female Others.Vision in Silver is making me wonder if the issues with this series are new or if I’m only now noticing them. Either way, I still got some enjoyment from it. It’s basically fluff, and it has less focus on romance than most fluff, which I appreciate.Despite my issues with this book I am still going to read the next in the series. That said, I’m definitely going to get it from the library instead of buying it.Originally posted on The Illustrated Page.
    • 4/5
      Some reviews suggest this book might be a bit more 'tired' than the first two... I don't agree. Sure, the romantic component might be getting a bit long in the teeth, but it is better to keep it as is than ruin it with consummation prior to the end of the series. Sure, there is a political/green subtext throughout the series. But if that didn't bother you in books one and two, it won't bother you here either. There is a sense of injustice in this story (all 3 books to this point are the same story, just spread over different books), a description of how the traditionally powerful (in our real world) feel entitled to power, even if the world they inhabit (this fictional world) has literally the opposite power roles... I can see how this would be disturbing. Who wants to be called on their crap behaviour in terms of their impact on the environment, animals, indigenous peoples, women, people who are alternatively abled... etc. If you like this series, go get Bishop's Black Jewels series... it is actually a bit stronger than this one (and a bit more adult)
    • 5/5
      Meg is learning how to cope with life outside and the others are learning how to help her. Though keeping information from her is pretty frustrating.
      The HLF is riling things up and the wild Elders have had enough.
      Simon is trying to get humans and others living collectively together in harmony.
      And we meet an new CS girl who likes to draw! I look forward to hearing more of her story
    • 5/5
      I love this book so much that I had to read it again just three months later. Love it.
    • 5/5
      This series continues to get better with every book that comes out. Ms. Bishop knows how to take the typical frightening things and make you sympathize with them. I love this series. In this book things are starting to escalate between The Others and the humans and I love how Simon is opening up more to outside humans because of Meg.

      The Courtyard is truly Meg's home and I love how she has become part of the pack there. I can't wait to see what the next book brings.
    • 4/5
      I love this series!!!! So unique. The world is fascinating. More between Simon and Meg please!!!
    • 5/5
      yay! another great installment. now I just have to wait until the next one.
    • 5/5
      Phenomenal , extraordinary, remarkable, amazing, they all describe The Others series. Meg has a little bit of difficulties in VISION OF SILVER, but the other cassandra sangue have it worse. They are having a really hard time being in an uncontrolled environment and Meg, with the help of some of the other human woman, is drafted to make a guide that will help those caring for the cassandra sangue understand what they need to be happy and enjoy the world they now live in. Meg continues to show how strong she is in every chapter of VISION OF SILVER. I love the way that the others treat her and in turn how she treats them. She has proven to be a huge part of the courtyard.The Humans First and Last movement is really amping up their game. Vendors no longer want to deliver to the courtyard even though there are consequences and the Others are NOT happy about that. They are also treating the humans that work with the Others like scum and singling them out and making their lives difficult. The relationship between the human employees/police and the Others is still going pretty strong. There were a few mishaps in VISION IN SILVER that made it feel like that would change, but the difficulties ended up making the partnerships stronger. I was really happy with not only the development of the storyline in VISION IN SILVER, but also the budding feelings between Meg and Simon. It's a delicate situation and Bishop is doing a fantastic job of making it come to life in a slow, well measured and believable way.I tend to be pretty stingy in giving out 5 star reviews, so 3 for one series with only 3 books in it so far should tell you something. Go grab your copy of book 1, WRITTEN IN RED, and fall into a great series that will leave you wishing the year would fly by really fast so you can get your greedy hands on book 4.* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      This was another really strong installment in a series that is quickly becoming a favorite for me. This book picks up right after the events of the previous book so this is a series that really does need to be read in order. I did really enjoy this book but I found it easier to set aside than the previous two books in the series. I do think that this is really my issue. I am not really someone that reads books in a series back to back. I have done it on occasion but in most cases I become overwhelmed with the world. I think that with a series like this one that is full of details, I really do need to take a short break between the books in this series at least during my first read through.There are a lot of things going on in this book. The other blood prophets like Meg that have been rescued for the facility are having a hard time adjusting to life in the outside world. The individuals caring for these girls really do want to help but they don't know what they should do. Meg, along with members of her human pack as Simon calls them, works to come up with a list of tips and rules to make the adjustment easier. Tension is building between the Others and their human neighbors. The Humans First and Last or HFL movement is really showing up everywhere. Many human businesses do not want to deal with the Others any more and opinions are starting to seem hostile. Humans are no longer welcome in the shops in the courtyard with the exception of certain known people. Things are definitely becoming very tense.I do love the characters in this series. Probably a bit more with every book. Simon is just amazing. He is my favorite character in this story by a lot. Meg is great although she did have a few meltdowns in this book that didn't really seem like her. Henry, Vlad, Tess, Skippy, Nathan, and Sam are all starting to feel like friends you want to have around. I did think that the pace of this book was a bit slower at times. There were plenty of incredibly exciting moments to keep things interesting. I really did enjoy seeing a bit from the point of view of one of the girls as she starts to learn to adjust to life outside of a facility. I hope that we get to see more from her in future installments. Simon and Meg are still dancing around each other and I don't even know if I want to see them become more than friends or not. They don't seem to know so I guess it is okay that I don't. I would highly recommend this series to others. This series has so much going for it with fantastic characters and excellent world building. I can't wait to see what happens next!
    • 4/5
      Probably a bit weaker than the first two books in terms of pacing, but that is generally ok with me because it feels like the author is settling into this world for the long-haul (YAY). I guess this may sound like an awful thing to say, but I believe humanity is every bit as bad (and has the potential for good, too) in reality, as in this series. Frankly, would it be such a bad thing we weren't the dominant species? If the dominant species, rather, were more focused on balance harmony than greed? I get a little sad that the only thing that is ever going to function as a check on our greed, is our own greed. Anyway, this is an enjoyable addition to the Thaisa/Others books.
    • 5/5
      Wow. I so didn't want to leave this world that Anne Bishop has created.
    • 5/5
      Vision in Silver is the third book in Bishop's Others series, and it is just as good as the previous book in the series that I have read. Meg and her friends find themselves facing the consequences of actions that had been taken to save the cassandra sangue from exploitation. These consequences include Meg and others like her needing to try to adapt to this new world around them full of so much change from their previous environment and imprisonment. Vision in Silver also introduces a second conflict as the Humans First and Last movement starts to hit close to home raising the stakes for the Others and their allies. Bishop does such an amazing job with her world building in this book as well as another series that I have read by her. She really helps bring these characters to life but also the world that they live in. This world full of Others (vampires, shifters, etc.), the cassandra sangue, and the humans really come alive bringing the reader into this conflicted new world where Meg caused change. Meg continues to be well developed in this book as she tries to figure out this world outside the prison environment that she lived in but also as she tries to figure out how to help others like her. The secondary characters are also well developed, and the reader finds themselves more and more invested in these characters as the book progresses. Vision in Silver is full of action, suspense, and even some mystery as Bishop builds up this conflict between humans and the Others. The stakes continue to get higher as Meg and her friends try to change previous misconceptions. This book sets up the next book very well making the reader anxious to see what happens next. Overall Visions in Silver proved to be an amazing read that I would most definitely recommend. I can't wait to see where Bishop is taking this story next. Received a copy of Vision in Silver through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
    • 3/5
      On par in quality with the earlier books—see a previous review on why I’m not comfortable giving it more than three stars regardless of how much I like the story.

      This one was *dark,* though. Very little humor until the denouement, and with lots of (good) tension and conflict.
    • 5/5
      Ok, so on second read, with audio book this time around, I have to admit there is a certain amount of repetitive language/ not the most inspiring writing style around. However, I find these books weirdly soothing and very enjoyable to read. I love the world, I really really love the characters, I enjoy the plotlines. Good Times.
    • 4/5
      It was a really nice addition to the series.

      Even though the story was not as eventful as in the two other books (or that is how it feels), the plot is still entertaining and grabbing. I liked all the tiny suspense parts, especially that one connected with Lizzy. And calling her Miss Elizabeth was really cute. I also enjoyed the part about Meg and her writing a self-help book for others of her kind. It was interesting to see how the bonds between humans and The Others tighten, too.

      What I really didn't like is naming one character Denby and the other Debany! It took me nearly whole book to recognise them as two different people.

      Now, I'm anxiously waiting for the next book in the series hoping for the final battle, however I don't believe it will be so soon. Strangely, I'm not waiting for any developments between Meg and Simon, I like it how it is.

      And by the way, who is on that cover? Is that Tess? Oh, I just look at the other covers, there is the same girl on all the covers, so it should be Meg. With this strange red hairs?
    • 4/5
      With this being the third book in the series there is more buildup to the war that is brewing between some of the Humans First and Last and the Others. Some of the book deals with the other blood prophets that were rescued at the end of the previous book. Meg is trying to make a book to help them cope with being out of the prisons they were raised in. There is more development with the humans that are associated with the courtyard in this book. This is a ramp up to what is happening in the greater world with more humans not wanting to live in the constraints of the Others. A good book and great world building.
    • 5/5
      Read/Listened for Review (Penguin Audio)Overall Rating: 5.00Story Rating: 5.00Character Rating: 5.00Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)First Thoughts when Finished: Vision in Silver by Anne Bishopp is changing my mind about Fantasy (totally digging it now).Note: I wouldn't call myself a traditional Fantasy (in the purest sense) reader but I am slowly letting a little more into my life. I do think this series reads a little more on the edge of Urban Fantasy which I love BUT it still has that slower paced story telling of traditional Fantasy. Anne Bishop and this series are a strong reason that I have let more in my life.Overall Thoughts: Emotionally draining, action filled, awesome overload are just a few things I could say at the end of Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop. Best in the series so far! Each one of these books has slowly brought this world into full focus. The characters are compelling and complex. The story is slowly growing and changing with each book. The action is intense and plays well with everything going on. There is character growth but it is slow, methodical, and perfect for this storytelling. Really I just flat out love this series. This story was a stand out and will probably be one of the best of reads of 2015 for me.Audio Thoughts: Narrated by: Alexandra Harris /Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins Alexandra does a good job with this series. If there is a weak link in her narration it is the male voices. There are a lot of them and a few sound similar. That being said, I can't imagine not listening to these on audio. I do think she adds an emotional layer to the story and enhances the main characters.Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, Done! Reviews
    • 5/5
      4.5 stars Not quite as great as the first two but damn close. And the ending...Oh my the ending!!!
    • 4/5
      I do love this series. Its not perfect, but the world is different than anything else I've read - the characters are not stereotypical and they make reasonable decisions.However, its not perfect. The world doesn't make sense, technology wise. A lot of the technology used depends on a world that took a different path - its too much like the technology of today. The leading lady, Meg, is too sweet at times, which can be quite annoying. At times, the story itself seems simple - general humanity seems to be quite stupid - I mean, in a world where the powers that be are only allowing to live, you had better be careful with your views, or else.Over all, a good story. Not a great one, but perfect for a cozy afternoon read.
    • 4/5
      I can't decide if the first two books were better than this thrid book in my mine because they really are, or because I listened to the first two on audio and read this one, which made it a different experience. Either way, this book didn't get me as excited as the first two did. I read it pretty fast but there were only a few parts of the book that would have had me not being able to put the book down. Still a great book and a great continuation to the series. And there's a big turning point at the end which will have some ramifications for the fourth book, which I am looking forward to.
    • 5/5
      This third book in the Others series has all sorts of political intrigue happening. The Others have freed many of the blood prophets from their imprisonment but now are having trouble finding a place where they can survive. They are depending on Meg to tell them how to make conditions acceptable for the other girls. But Meg has learned by trial and error. Each time she comes up with something that might help, it is shared. But she is afraid that it might be too little and too late.Montgomery's daughter Lizzy comes to him after her mother's death carrying a stuffed bear stuffed with jewels and a diary containing potentially dangerous information about the Humans First and Last party. She also brings assorted enemies on her trail who want the jewels and the diary. Luckily one of the "wolf police" was riding the same train and noticed her as an unaccompanied child. Nathan is one of Meg's wolf guardians and knows Lizzy's father too. Meanwhile, the Humans First and Last party is making it difficult for those who interact with the Courtyard. They are also encouraging humans to breach their contracts with the Courtyard. This is angering all the Others and endangering all humans. Tensions rise to a new height when the Others realize that the keepers of the girls who are blood prophets are breeding them and killing all the boy babies. If the members of Simon's Courtyard didn't know some humans, this could have been enough for the Others to exterminate all humans in Thaisia. I particularly liked the story of the young blood prophet who finally names herself Hope. Watching her learn to interact with the world was interesting. I also liked the growing relationship between Meg and Simon but wouldn't be able to define it. Some humans think that they are falling in love but both of them are identifying the relationship as friendship. Given that they are different species, I think that friendship is the most the relationship can ever have but am willing to debate the issue with other readers.I liked the combination of humor and incredible tension in the story. I hope that there are more books coming in this series.
    • 5/5
      After the last book when the author wrapped up the Controller storyline, I was afraid that there wouldn't be other books in this series. Its such a rich world with stories waiting to be told. And other characters to discover. So I was very happy when this book came out. The HFL movement is still going strong and we see more characters in the Others world. Meg is learning more about herself and other blood prophets. All I can say is that this series is addicting. From the first page, I couldn't put it down until I read the entire book. And now the hard part - waiting for the next installment.
    • 3/5
      The story of the Humans and the Others continues in this third installment of this fascinating series. Meg still prophesies even though each cut she makes brings her closer to death. Trying to save the cassandra sangue or blood prophets is proving to be a challenging task for the Others and with a faction of the Humans causing trouble with attacks and riots, life for all concerned is threatened. Though war seems to be more of a probability than a mere possibility, there is still hope that the two sides will work out their differences and co-exist in a peaceful truce. A suspenseful tale with well-developed characters, this fantasy is just fun escapism.
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this, but not as much as the first two. My problem with it was that things that the blood prophets were experiencing, should have been something Meg experienced in the first two books, at least a little bit, but she did not. Now, all of a sudden, she has these symptoms that should have been there all along. That just irked me the whole time I was reading it. Also, it leaves you hanging, so I'm sure there's more coming.
    • 4/5
      This book wasn't quite as engrossing as the first two, which is both bad and good. There's nothing like getting sucked into a book so thoroughly you lose all sense of time and place as it pertains to reality. But books like that can be exhausting, and I wasn't disappointed that I was able to put Vision in Silver down long enough to eat and sleep. That's not to stay my husband didn't get an "I will hurt you" glare whenever he attempted to interrupt my reading. In each of the first two books, the stories each centered on one big, mounting crisis that resulted in a showdown towards the end between humans and others. This book felt more like a bridge used to setup a much larger conflict that will carry through into future books. We get a lot of information (sometimes repetitively - a first for this series), a lot of background and learn more about how the hierarchy of the others works. We find out what the HFL's larger purpose is, although I don't understand how any human with a brain in their heads thought they would accomplish it. We're also given reason to think that perhaps not all the cassandra sangue are doomed to a life of cutting. I frankly missed seeing the Elementals bring down their wrath, although Fire was impressive as a character. The final conflict in this book sneaks up on you; there's not really any build up to it at all, and the results of that conflict are rather anticlimactic compared to the first two books, but the result of the others finding out what humans have been doing to each other in order to defeat the others leaves a curious tension for future books: no pressure on the Lakeside community or anything. Nope, no pressure at all. Anybody hear anything about the fourth one yet? ;) [PopSugar 2015 Challenge: A Book with a color in the title.]
    • 5/5
      I love this book so much that I had to read it again just three months later. Love it.
    • 4/5
      Really enjoyed this. Meg is still trying to find out where she comes in the world and how to interact properly with it, her life is complicated by her friendships and by the Human First group who seem to have forgotten what the others could do and have done. The Others are finding that some Humans are worth keeping, separating the good from the bad could be messy. The Cassandra Sangue are finding living outside the compounds hard, but that will change, as it must.I like the series and want the next book now.
    • 4/5
      If you haven't read any of these books & stumble across this review, my apologies. It's really for fans because at this point the complex plot lines & character histories are well established. If you're interested in something original, inventive & gripping, get your mitts on a copy of "Written in Red" & give it a go.For the initiated, just know this is a must read. It picks up directly after "Murder of Crows" & you get the sense Ms. Bishop is using this instalment as a transition book where events & characters are being positioned like chessmen for the big showdown between humans & the Others. The Humans First & Last movement is gaining strength & flare ups with the terre indigene are bolder & more frequent. Silly humans....they have no idea who they're dealing with. In previous books, there were allusions to Others who live in the wilderness. They are shadowy, vaguely defined creatures who avoid human contact until one wanders into their territory. Then they're treated as snack food. But now we get hints they've been paying attention all along & may not be on board with Simon's attempts at integration. This is a more sombre story. The tension slowly builds & you definitely get the feeling there is huge storm brewing just beyond the next chapter. Clearly war is inevitable but with 2 more books to go, it's anyone'e guess when it will happen & who will be left standing. Unlike other authors, Ms. Bishop doesn't shy away from bumping off a prominent character & that holds true here. I really enjoy this series so it's a pleasure to catch up with all the characters. My only complaint is I missed the moments of humour that provided periodic relief from the scary suspense in previous books. Because of events unfolding around him, we get much less of Simon in mischievous wolf from, inventing new ways to torment his favourite squeaky toy. And the ponies were always good for a giggle but have smaller roles due to more pressing story lines.But who am I kidding....I'm well & truly hooked. The possibilities are endless in this richly imagined world & many of the issues can be seen as allegorical. I've become hopelessly invested in its' residents, even Tess who continues to scare the bejeezus out of me. So I kept trying to slow my pace, knowing it's going to be a loooong wait for book #4.