Such a good story. Even though I would have liked the h to be stronger and less of a victim you can see her grow up and get some wisdom. I liked that for the most part you can really see past the surface of the main character, especially Rafe. Unexpected and engrossing. I did not expect this story to be so good but Douglas didn't let me down, great author. ( )

Well written story with interesting characters and a surprising ending. ( )

This stand-alone novel by Sara Douglass gives a fantasy back-story to the plague. As she often does with her heroes and heroines, Douglass creates an appealing character with some fatal flaws in the character of Maeb--flaws important enough to twist the story and keep it interesting. i did find myself putting the book down about 3/4 of the way through as the plot twists ( even for fantasy) were a little too contrived, but when I picked it back up I didn't mind the epiogue wrap up that placed the characters at the end of their stories. An enjoyable read. ( )

http://books.moonsoar.com/archives/2012/01/05/the-devils-diadem/ ( )