Series: Raine Benares
by Author Lisa Shearin
All Spell Breaks Loose (2012)
3 stars and that was a slight bump up.The good of the book is good but the constant reflections on what is going to happen or how Raine feels took over this book for me. Yes, this reflecting on whether she is bad and in control, whether this will happen or predicting that will, happens in all th...
Con & Conjure (2011)
I'm frustrated by the fact that there's been minimal character growth since the first book - the general conflict appears to be along the line of Raine worries about using the Saghred and turning to the dark side, she gets reassurance that's not happening, she uses the Sagred's power when attacke...
Bewitched & Betrayed (2010)
I can’t quite put my finger on why this series is not working for me - it has everything I tend to go for in fantasy (independently-minded heroine with a sense of humour, conflicted love interest, colourful cast of supporting characters) but I’m just not invested enough in the outcome. Maybe eve...
The Trouble with Demons (2009)
3 1/2Reading a series back to back may be a great experience, but it can also highlight the books' "faults".I enjoyed The Raine Benares series up to know and I'll probably end it. I really liked its witty dialogues and the blend of urban fantasy tone and high fantasy setting. Unfortunately there...