Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu Series: Dirk & Steele #1
Published by HarperCollins on June 3, 2010
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Paranormal
Pages: 351
Source: Purchased
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An antique Chinese box unlocks a world of adventure for a psychically gifted woman in this fantasy by a New York Times–bestselling author.
The first book in the extraordinary Dirk & Steele Series!
Long ago they roamed the earth—dragons, tigers . . . shapeshifters—men who wore the forms of beasts. Their world was magic. Now it is gone. But some remain . . .
He looks out of place in Dela Reese’s Beijing hotel room—exotic and poignant, some mythic, tragic hero of an epic tale. With his feline yellow eyes, he’s like nothing from her world. Yet Dela has danced through the echo of his soul and knows this warrior will obey her every command.
Hari has been used and abused for millennia. But he sees, upon his release from the riddle box, that this new mistress is different. There is a hidden power in Dela’s eyes—and with her, he may regain all that was lost to him. Where once he savaged, now he must protect; where before he knew only hatred, now he must embrace love. Dela is the key. For Dela, he will risk all.
Praise for Tiger Eye
“[A] first-rate debut. . . . The romance between Delilah and Hari tantalizingly builds until it culminates in a sensual love scene. . . . [A] striking paranormal romance.” —Publishers Weekly
“Liu’s debut novel, not unlike the puzzle box, holds a shiny new joy for readers of adventure and paranormal romance. Deeply sensual, a marriage of modern fantasy and ancient mysticism highlighted with a touch of humor, this is the next book fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon or Christine Feehan should read.” —Booklist
Why did I add Tiger Eye to my bookshelf?
According to Amazon, I have owned this book for almost 13 years. The good news is that I picked it up as a freebie so I didn’t spend money just to ignore the book. Now that I am taking a second look, this sounds like something I would normally like and it is the first book in an eleven-book series. It sounds like it would be worth a try.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
Yeah knowing that I have books on my TBR that are around or over a decade old makes me sad inside. If only I could read faster or not need to sleep! Seriously that would solve a LOT of book problems! Lol. This is a new to me one but the author is familiar at least! She contributed to a few novella collections I read way back when. Hope you enjoy this one once you get to it!
I know nothing about it. I did this week finally manage an ARC from early this year. The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown.
I picked one that had been on my pile for 12 years, too. I had this series on my pile, but ended up giving it away because I never did read it. I might try again through the library.
I’m sure I have a few books that old on my shelves too. I really need to make time for backlist books and not focus on new releases so much. I’ve at least been able to do that with some of my series buddy reads.
I’ve never even heard of this book or this series, but it does sound like it could be really good! And freebies are great because you never feel guilty for not getting around to reading them. 😀
I haven’t read it but it sounds interesting.
I haven’t read this one, but I have read another book by Marjorie M. Liu and enjoyed that well enough, so hopefully you’ll like this book!
No idea about this book…maybe?
There are so many books I paid full price for that I’ve then ignored! I really hate the cover on this one but it does sound good and what a great freebie to pick up!