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This is a spoiler conscious book review of Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen for more spoiler information and thoughts check out the Daily Reading Updates on this book where I break down each chapter. 

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Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen

Dark Nest I: The Joiner King

I know I have been doing chapter by chapter reviews of Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen, but I got into this story and finished it.  I will go back and finish the chapter reviews, but while this story is fresh on my mind, I thought I would share my conclusions.  This is one of those novels you will love or hate.  It really depends on your tastes in Sci-Fi.  There is some great action.  I think Troy Denning shines brightest when he is writing an action scene.  There is one tremendous scene that still gives me chills…then there is the cheesiest story arc in the history of Star Wars novels.  Now, I love cheese in my Sci-Fi, so this did not bother me, but I could see it bothering those that do not like the cheesy nature of some Sci-Fi ventures.  Also, there is some under-reactions that could bother some readers, and there are some slow chapters as well.

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