Reviews

An Echo in the Sorrow by Hailey Turner

whatthefridge's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Did I enjoy this book? Yes. 

Did it have almost no sex scenes? Also yes. 

Obviously I’m not here just for the sex, and I should be grateful that the novel wasn’t forced into a predictable formula. Except I can’t help feeling like Patrick needed a bit more intimacy in the ending than he got. 

As for the plot, overall it’s fine, but the mechanism for it to work is nagging at me. I understand that for the events in the story to escalate, there needs to be free rein for the baddies to attack. However, I’m not buying the excuse that the cops have zero probable cause to arrest people who are hosting demons. Legit, there should already be some sort of law against being a demon host that would get people arrested or at least forced into an exorcism. Find a mage or priest or whoever to check the person’s aura for black magic. In the early books, there was a big emphasis on cleaning souls that came in contact with hellish energy, so why not now? Why does a werewolf pack accused of housing demons not get penalized for that? This is where my suspended of disbelief is threadbare. 

Also, maybe it’s me, but if

Ethan was trying to setup Patrick with the murder of Youssef, that means Ethan already figured out that Patrick is still alive. It’s just never explained when and how. He couldn’t use the twin power if he didn’t know they were twins.

So that’s bugging me as well. 

I do still want to see this through to the end. There’s some really interesting worldbuilding, and no matter what gods are introduced, it never feels like jumping the shark. Plus the relationship building is solid across the board. That takes skill. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, War, Gore, Murder, and Violence

awitchreads's review

5.0

It was so good! Seeing the character development of Jono and how far he’s come since meeting Patrick has been amazing. The fact that he’s defeated Estelle and her god pack and standing up to her for murdering Yusef made me so happy. I can’t wait until the next book to see how they defeat the dominion sect.

thesparklyreads's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Really enjoyed this book. The pacing and threats reminded me of the first ones which is nice considering it's almost the end of the series. 
I've come to adore these characters so much that I'm over the moon in these tiny glimpses when they get to be happy because they deserve it.
Will start the new one right away, curious to see how it all wraps up!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, Pregnancy, and Body horror

relly's review against another edition

4.0

 

4 Stars 

Audio Review 

Great addition to the series 

I feel like Patrick gets himself into situations that look like there is no escape from and then the fun starts listening to the way it works itself out 

The gods in this series always surprise me with how blasé they are with Patrick and just how much pain he goes through. There is no care from either side about him, Only so long as it fits their agenda. 

Jono and the pack are the only ones that stick by him regardless of what he can do for them. 

Loved the introduction of the newer gods. 

Can't wait to see where this all ends 

heabooknerd's review

5.0

Well, looks like AN ECHO IN THE SORROW did not come to play! I really loved this one and other than the first book it's probably my favorite so far because it was so emotional. Patrick is put through the ringer in this one but he has the support of Jono, Wade, and his pack. As much as it hurt to see Patrick going through being arrested and accused of murder, as well as having all his secrets exposed, I was happy to see him fully lean into his pack's comfort. I don't know what's going to happen in the last book but I can tell it's going to be intense!

Content Warning: demonic possession, violence, gore, references to forced pregnancy

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Favorite Quotes:

He was done praying to the gods and kneeling before their altars. Love was the only altar Jono would ever worship at from here on out, and Patrick would be the only one to hear his prayers.

aoutrance's review

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fucking FINALLY Estelle and Youssef are dead.

shini22's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

bookpimpfairy's review

5.0

Well okie dokie

Well, this one was a rough ride. The 2 God packs of New York finally come to head to solve a civil war that could have and should have been stopped before it began. Patrick's past is let out for everyone to see, and it will change all their lives forever. We see who the true allies are and who should not be trusted. Of this series thus far, not gonna lie. This one hurt the most, but wow, was it worth it to see how this tale unraveled before us.

teresab78's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

louloureadsbooks's review

5.0

Oooh! You didn't half put me through the wringer there missus!
Excellent