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The League series is an on-going romance book series by the American author Sherrilyn Kenyon. The books are published by St. Martin's Press. Sherrylin Kenyon wrote the first book when she was 21. It was bought in 1992, but wasn't published until 1996. The series is now under-going changes and republication. It currently consists of three books that take place in a future time in a place known as the Ichidian Universe. In this universe, The League is in charge. The brutal, expertly trained League Assassins are essentially the power of the government. But like all governments, even the League is corrupt. The tagline for the series is "In Morte Veritas". In Death, There is Truth.

Born of Night

Characters

Nykyrian Quikiades, also known as Nemesis, is a half Andarian, half human former League assassin. He was born and trained to be a cold-blooded killer. He left the League because he didn't want to be a pawn for the corrupt government. Creating the alternative persona of Nemesis, Nykyrian along with his comrades help to counter the League's twisted view of the law. He is considered invincible, as many have tried to kill him yet none have succeeded.

Kiara Zamir is a famous dancer. Since her father is the president of her planet, she has never wanted for anything except peace. She is a constant target for assassins trying to use her to get to her father.

Summary

Rogue League assassin Nykyrian Quikiades is charged with the protection of Kiara Zamir, who's father's political power makes her a target for the Ichidian Universe's most deadly assassins. Along this journey, Kiara shows Nykyrian that he is not the monster he thinks of himself as. She shows him love the way no other has. For Nykyrian, what started as a job turns into an obsessive need to keep Kiara safe. Along the way, he must face his most powerful adversaries as well as the entire League force hunting him and his charge down.

Born of Fire

Characters

Sheridan Digger Wade, more commonly referenced as Syn throughout the series, began his life as a "tech-thief". His father was one of the universe's most formidable theif. He followed in his father's footsteps and became C.I. Syn, the most feared and well known theif in history. He is Nykyrian Quikiades only friend and he uses that term lightly. Nykyrian found Syn when he was a young man and offered to help bury his past so Syn could start a new life. He married and had a family, only to have it all ripped away from him once his past came back to haunt him. Since then he became a doctor in order to help Nykyrian and his cause to fight the League. He is also a deadly assassin as well as an alcoholic. He could be considered a form of comic relief throughout the series.

Shahara Dagan is said to be the best bounty hunter in the universe. Her brother Caillen is a known smuggler and one of Syn's close friends. She is fearless and fiercly protective of her family.

Summary

Syn has been trained by Nykyrian to be one of the deadliest assassins. But his shady psat comes back to haunt him and now he's being hunted by the law. Shahara Dagan is the best bounty hunter in the Ichidian Universe. She has been charged with finding Syn and bringing him to justice. Now, Syn must prove that the charges against him are false and convince Shahara to help him prove his innocence. Shahara must decide between her brother's friend and her job to bring him in.

Born of Ice

Characters

Devyn Wade is a former League ally. But like Nykyrian, once he learned of their corruption and ruthlessness, he defected and became a runner. His job now is to make sure that planets in the Ichidian Universe get the supplies and weapons they need to survive.

Alix Garran is a woman with a mysterious past and more secrets than anyone in the universe. She's increadibly loyal and brilliant with anything mechanical, which got her the job as a systems engineer for Devyn Wade.

Summary

Devyn Wade has left the League. But it's not likely that the League will let him go without a fight. No working as a runner, he has acquired the help of the mysterious Alix Garran as his systems engineer. With her affinity for all things mechanical and her lack of ties to any friends or family, she's a perfect choice for the rogue's crew. But as both of their pasts catch up to them, the must now fight for their freedom and for each other.

Reviews

All books have mixed reviews. Since it was Sherrilyn Kenyon's very first series, it is no exception. Some of her more disappointed readers have said it's "under-developed" and "dated". Other, more praising comments have been that it is "unique and fascinating" as well as "never boring or overwhemling." This series has gotten equal praise and condemnation.