The Bottom Line
Pros
- Dance of the Gods develops characters more deeply than Morrigan's Cross.
- The romance between Larkin and Blair reveals more about these two characters.
- There is good action, which keeps the book moving.
- This is enjoyable light reading--a good escape.
- Released straight to mass market paperback, this book is a steal.
Cons
- If thought about too hard, the reader would be distracted by unrealistic elements.
- This is not deep literary fiction, and those who expect it to be may be disappointed.
Description
- Dance of the Gods picks up right where Morrigan's Cross left off, continuing the story.
- Dance of the Gods focuses mostly on Larkin and Blair's perspectives, keeping the story fresh.
- Dance of the Gods takes place in Ireland and Geall.
Guide Review - Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts - Book Review
By the same token, those who did not enjoy Morrigan's Cross will probably not like Dance of the Gods. Dance merely picks up where Morrigan's Cross left off, but is the same story. Similarly, Dance of the Gods does not stand on its own as a novel. It should only be read as part of the Circle Trilogy.
In Dance of the Gods, we learn more about Larkin and Blair. Blair's past is explained, and comes back to haunt her as she continues training for the battle against Lilith. A romance blossoms between Larkin and Blair. Because of Blair's issues and the fact that the two are from different worlds, the romance is more complex than the one that developed between Hoyt and Glenna in the first novel. For that reason, I found it more interesting.
Dance of the Gods starts in Ireland and ends in Geall. Like Morrigan's Cross, it does not have a true ending. It does, however, draw readers deeper into the battle between good and evil and foreshadow an even more intriguing romance in the third novel. Overall, I would recommend Dance of the Gods to anyone looking for a good book to escape into. Be warned, though, you will want to read the next novel as soon as you finish this one.
