Elisabeth P. (BetsyP) reviewed on 12/14/2008 + 566 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Sci-Fi/Futuristic adventure epic by Justina Robson. Complex, energetic, imaginative, exciting: all descriptive of this book. The very fabric of Earth was altered, with an explosion at the Supercollider in Texas. We now know of alternate dimensions, where demons, faeries, and elves live. In the midst of these facts, there is Lila Black, who, in order to save her life, was made into a Cyborg half human, half machine after being brutally tortured by an Elf. Lila isn't at peace with her new life, and takes on the undercover assignment of Bodygaurd for - an Elf Rock Star. Zal is a traitor to all Elves hold dear, and factions of Elves want his silenced, want to use him of thier own purposes. The world-building in the story is complicated, confusing and sometimes tedious. Everything else is fantastic. The author is able to weave a story that blends elements of magic, and technology in an interesting way. This book has it all: a great plot, action/adventure, intrigue, betrayals, psychos, suspence, and, while not technically a romance, a few hot sex scenes. Then there's the small matter of the dead elf Necromancer trapped in Lila's body. The author has a gift for description, and making the reader feel as if you are in the moment. Enjoyed it alot. I'm on the WL for #2. Definately worth a credit.

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