I have to say that MORRIGAN'S CROSS is the very first book of Ms. Roberts' that I didn't care for; didn't, in fact, even finish. It could be my own personal dislike of historical romance, but as this was more in the time travel/paranormal vein, I don't think that's true. The problem, at least for me, was unlikeable characters I couldn't relate to, coupled with too many Irish, Gaelic, and unfamiliar terms that the book's added glossary only complicated.

I won't knock Ms. Roberts, because she is an unbelievably talented author who I admire. I'm also the world's largest Eve Dallas fan, and have loved THE KEY TRILOGY and all of her romantic suspense releases. Let's just say that, for me, MORRIGAN'S CROSS was a miss, instead of Ms. Roberts' usual hit.

I loved this book - It is about witches, sorcerors and vampyres but it was a really good read with so much intesnity. The building of the main characters were fantastic and it totallyl left me begging for the 2nd in the trilogy set. I can't wait to see what happens next and if the worlds will be saved.

For Some reason it took me a bit to get into this one, Which is unusual for a Nora Roberts book. But it did get me sucked in and it was again well written and the story off a multitude of characters woven together.
Cian is turned into a vampire in 1128. His Brother Hoyt, a great sorcerer, begins a journey to get his back that takes him to modern day New York and Ireland. 6 are required for his task. He convinces his vampire brother to join him. It is a challenge for their small group to stay clear of the vampires and learn to fight them. A great story with magic and the supernatural woven in.

very entertaining and worth the reading!I'm off to start on the 2nd!

Loved this book. Different from any other Robert's books that I've read in that it is more "gothic" but still radiates with the Irish flair she likes. Couldn't wait to read the next in the trilogy.

Book 1 of the Circle trilogy, which was all in all a good read. Not too many surprises would be my only criticism...you can see the end coming a mile off, but very satisfying all the same.

...In which our heroes' histories are brought to light, and there is a drawing together of forces, both dark and light, at the behest of the Goddess Morrigan.

I am usually a fan of The Nora's so it was extra disappointing to read this start to a series and be instantly struck by such problems with it.

The description section gives you a fine idea of the plot, so I'll skip that and go right to my issues with the characterizations. The main characters of this book, Hoyt and Glenna, are fairly typical romantic lead types. You may or may not like those types, but there's nothing uncommon about them. So what's my problem with this book? In a nutshell, what is up with the character of King? Let's run through the stereotypes here, shall we? Big, ugly, scary, black guy, but once you get past that he's a softy with a heart of gold? Been there, done that. With the exception of his loyalty, which he has in spades having been rescued from the mean streets of East LA as a child, blahblahblabbityblah, he is everything the heroes are not. Could he be more Other? Needless to say, despite the fact that in her trilogies, there will always be 3 couples in the end, since it's not a romance if there's no Happily Ever After, there is no HEA for King. And yet, if you look at what his role is in terms of the plot, there is no reason why King had to be Black, had to be big, had to be scary, had to be ugly and/or have mismatched eyes. It all just serves to make him distinct and Other and Not The Hero. At first I was ready to be surprised and delighted by an interracial romance in a future book in the series with this atypical hero. Sadly, not only does this not happen, what does happen is par for the course, for authors trying to make their books more "diverse" without thinking beyond "white is normal, therefore all else is..." It is tiresome, stale, and I had hoped for better.

As if that wasn't enough to hate, what's with the evil, bisexual, pedophile vampire queen? What message are we meant to take from this? That she's extra evil because she'll have sex with anyone? Not just other women, but even children?! I know romance is a genre that clings to heteronormative standards, but this was beyond the beyond. I prefer my romances without a big heaping helping of homophobia.

So, the token non-white character gets buried under heaps and piles of Not Like Us and a blow is struck on behalf of monogomous heterosexuality by this villain = pervert depiction. On behalf of all the non-white, non-heterosexual readers of romance, thanks a lot Nora.

I was so excited to start the Circle Triology. But I could not get into Morrigan's Cross. This is so unusual for a Nora Roberts novel. Normally, I am captivated from page one and can't put her novels down. I struggled through half of this book, and finally gave up. I kept trying to go back to it, but had no interest in continuing the book. I hate not finishing books, but this one I could not stand to read. Might be that it was related to vampires, or that none of the characters appealed to me. I normally find something in Nora Robert's characters that I can identify with, but this book was the exception. I gave up and finally decided to get rid of the entire trilogy. What a disppointment!

Another great good in another great trilogy from Nora Roberts. I love the interwoven stories from one book to the others...the characters are deep... you feel as if they are real~ your friends. Morrigan's Cross centers on Hoyt, a wizard from the 12th century and Glenna, a modern day witch. The characters you meet along the journey are rich and full of color. I read this series back-to-back...my favorite way to read a really good trilogy! This is not a "light read"... the plot is deep but worth the attention!!!

I thought the Circle Trilogy was one of Ms. Roberts best works. It wasn't something I thought I would like and I couldn't put them down once I started reading!
Sue W.

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A compelling read by one of my all time favorite authors. Nora's writing style is smooth. Her books are great reads. When I read it, I had the next two books of the trilogy ready to make it read like a nice thick novel.

Love this book and this trilogy! Such a wonderful story!

A battle is brewing between the forces of good and evil - a war that will be fought across the planes of time - as Lilith, the most powerful vampire in the world, gathers her dark minions around her. The goddess Morrigan rises up to stop her - and with her, a circle of six...

another of nora's great books

Great Read

Whenever I read one of Nora Roberts books, I get so involved in it and want it to go on and on. I did not know this was a Trilogy until I got to the end. Oh, goody, I will have to order the 2nd and 3rd books right away!! I was really delighted with this book. It is so very exciting! Nora Roberts' books are so facinating. I have not found one I did not love yet.

Good book, good series!

This trilogy of books is a very good mix of magic, romance and vampires. What more could you ask for

Another GREAT Nora book! Love the relationships she is starting to form! Can't wait for the 2nd book.

This was the first book I've read by Nora Roberts and I enjoyed it immensely! Great plot and interesting characters. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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