The Forbidden Game: The Hunter; The Chase; The Kill

Amazing.

Ok, well, this is my first review, so be easy on me. I haven't read any of L.J. Smith's earlier novels. Not interested in vampires much anymore, so, yeah. But anyways, back to the review. I never expected so much about a game that is forbidden and takes you into the game, but in this trilogy, you not only are in the game, but in a whole other dimension, world. I read all three books in about, maybe, two days and a half. It was so fascinating, alluring, couldn't keep me to stay still. I loved all the characters (except I just couldn't get myself to like Tom), and of course I just loved Julian, the Shadow Man. I am 13, and couldn't go to sleep until 4am when the sun was peeking into my window, because I was scared of the dark. Of darkness. I hysterically laughed at myself, by the way. So, I just want to say that this book was, haunting, creative, and amazing. Ok, well, thanks for reading my first review... have a nice day(:

13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

This adventure is addicting

I have read the series by L.J. Smith and I must say she is an awesome writer. This book kept me on my seat....it was full of adventure, thrilling. It is scary and tantilizing. I was hooked on this book from the beginning to the end. I devoured the book in two days. I could not put the book down. Jenny and her friends are on quite an adventure, but for some reason I really liked Julian. Even though he was a bad guy, and he put everyone through so much, you could tell that he truely loves Jenny. Jenny loves Tom, and Julian loves Jenny. Which guy is right for her? Who will she finally be with? I definately wasn't expecting the ending to end the way it did. The charcters are well written, and definately are relatable. If you want to curl up with a book that is full of romance, mystery and just thrilling things with unpredictable twists, read this book! You won't be sorry!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

I love L. J. Smith

These books and many of L. J. Smith's other works were written when I was yonger and I am glad that they are re-printing them. This story is creepy, well written (most of L.J. Smith's are) and very hard to put down.

If you are in the mood for romance, mystery and unpredictable twists I highly recomend reading this and other books writen by L.J. Smith. The best of her seires are: Night World, Secret Circle, Dark Visions, and Forbidden Game.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

got hooked!

i must admit, the title didn'd really get me, i had it on my shelf for a year, until oneday i was so bored and decided to read it. and BANG!! i couldnt put it down. Its the best trilogy i've ever read. i would get told off by my parents because i was always reading it. The way L. J smith writes is amazing..i totally fell in love with julian, the way L. J Smith would describe him. Once i had finish reading the first book, i went straight to the library and borrowed the next two. i was hooked! My favorite one was the last series..it was sad but a really good ending. I was sad when i realised i've finished all three already..but it didnt stop me from reading it again. You just cant get sick of it!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I love Julian!

Julian is what makes this a really good book. He loves Jenny so much. She kind of gets on my nerves how she doesnt want to give into Julian, and I hate how shes so stuck on Tom. I like the other characters except Dee, her character is a bit exaggerated. I really like all the stuff about the shadowmen and the other worlds and the runes. The most exciting parts were whenever Julian and Jenny were together. The ending is not one that I would have chosen!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Omg ppl! Samplers are allways bad even i didint like the sampler but i love the book! Just becouse its not some boring old clasic love story dosint mean its not good! Nobody ever understands the fist few padges maybe even chapters! Now READ MY COMENT

I cant beleve some ppl dont like it just becouse thay hvint made a moovie out of it yet. I thought it was very creative and mind bogeling. I cant stand it that ppl wont even give it a chance just becouse thay think the idea is stoopid. Naw i understand if you dont like that type of fantasticl books or if you thuoght the book to be boring but all i ask is that you give it a chance and dont dis the GAME.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Forbidden or Unreachable?

I thought this book was a little dry at times, but over all, I thought it was a very exciting story(: Sometimes I thought it wouldn't be possible for them to carry on the story, but I found it interesting how they kept adding new ideas. The twists and turns they put on reality from fantasy was incredible! This book brought so many new ideas to my head and made it so I had to think outside the box in order to understand what they were talking about.
The authors language was unique... I couldn't see a teenage girl in this setting talking the way she did. It wasn't crude or offending, just a little old for her age. It made her sound intelligent, but it seemed a little odd to me so I got a little sick of the book.
Most of the things in the book aren't really life changing skills, like how to capture spirits in a closet, but there were a few here and there that made me wonder.... Like when Julian says that the only real difference between fantasy and reality is the way that you look at them. That was a brain teaser for a minute, but when I actually sat down and thought about it, it made sense and actually kinda freaked me out for a little bit.
I would recommend this book to anyone. It's got a lot of love scenes in it, but that's the whole reason for this book. A forbidden love that is just barely out of reach... By only a couple realms:P A lot of this book is about using your head and finding loop holes out of difficult situations even when you think there are none. And knowing the difference between reality and fantasy. This book gave me a totally new outlook on life!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Can't get enough

Awesome series! Lots of twists and turns! Couldn't put it down! Read MANY TIMES!

Tragical love but still love jullian

My best friend lent me this book and i loved it. Jillian definitely ad me realize that we change others without knowing and how love is a very powerful feeling of pure happiness. On the other hand tom made me see that some can hold you back from that belonginh in the world. Grrrrrrr tom why did you do that? We all like jillian wayyyyyy more than you. Overall this book was the type that we all should experience, the kind that hurts you because it makes you feel undescribable, and changes he way we see things. This is a great example of books that are soul rendering and comfort us with the thought that there is one incredible boy who wants the world to be a good place and does things for the good of them . He also wants teaches us that even though we have flaws, we still are people stiched together with good intentions* cough cough, sneeze sneeze* (jullian)
:))))

Best book ever!!!!!

I loved this trilogy sooooo much it was the best!!!! Words cannot describe how much i loved it!!!

Team Julian all the way!!

He loved her even though he was technically evil. It made me tear up that he saved her only to give her away. And i hated how jenny and tom just made up and were fine. And to the person who posted that- OMG it totally is like the movie The Labyrinth!! That's what i was thinking the whole time I read it! Oh and by the way, if i was Sarah in that movie, I would have been like "i am yours forever Jareth! Send Toby home but keep me!!" David Bowie would have been thrilled to hear that. Plus i liked his leather pants.

Best book ever

This book shows you aa giirl who is in a race oflife and deat

Amazing!!!

This was my first book of LJ Smith.........what a wonderful first impression!

Holy-Oh-My-Julian.

This book was imposible to put down. I read every one of the seven-hundred-and-fify pages in one night. It's absolutely glorious, and the people you think you hate are the ones you love the most. All of the characters you grow to love. This combination of the three books is one of my favorite reads, ever. And I read it over a year ago. Get the sample first, and see just how adicting this book really is. I HATE TOM. 'Kay, bye!~

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES

This book... I can't even tell you hownin love i am with all of i. JULIAN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my favorites!

This book was truely amazing! I defintely recommend it to anyone. It's a highley addictive read to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's packed with suspense and has a very creepy twist. The characters are fantastic and the love story is incredible! There's nothing bad to say about this book :)

Fantastic!!!!!

The best book i have read i read it twice in a row and wanted to read it again!

The forbidden game

I absolutely loved this book. I read it twice now and it was still great! i encourage anyone who likes romance, thrill, and suspense to read it! You will love this book!

Amazing

Simply one of the best books I have read in a while.

What happens next?

So i finished the hunter and i just started the chase! Well so far the book is a serious let down from the first one! Honestly i dont see how l.j smith can stretch the series, but she did it for vampire diaries so my question is............ should i keep on reading or should i give up now and return the book to the book store? Please answer me back as soon as possible cause the book is only refundable in the next week or so! Thank you for reading and comment soon:)