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Battle Ground

Jim Butcher

4.25 AVERAGE


Oh my goddess! What a ride! All the feels! I really wanted to do an epic review but I have too many thoughts and questions. I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of the Dresdenverse looking for answers.
I’d say it’s time for a reread of the series. But it’s something like 234 hours....but it must be done
Update- much better the second time. And I listened to all 17 books in a row. Plus several short stories.
I caught more things this time around but still have a lot of questions. Some of which may be spoilery.
Can sidhe Knights marry? Wouldn’t that divide their loyalty? Why didn’t they revive Thomas? I mean I know Dresden is going to be squeamish because someone (s) will die. But shouldn’t Lara have demanded his release? Why would Lara use her Favor to let Justine see Thomas? All she really needed to do was ask. I don't believe Lara is Nfected otherwise why would they need Justine?
I'm really bummed Carlos was such a dick in this one. He has always had Harry's back.
Murph.

One big battle. As promised. Could also be called Changes II, the way it alters the situation in the world and for Harry. Goes on a little long sometimes but overall, quite a battle.
adventurous dark emotional fast-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
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous dark sad tense

Guys…

Has the most emotional moment in the entire series. Non-stop action throughout, there's barely a moment to breath.

Dresden Files Ranked
Changes
Skin Game
Dead Beat
Small Favor
Battle Ground
Cold Days
Grave Peril
Proven Guilty
Summer Knight
Turn Coat
Death Masks
Peace Talks
Storm Front
White Night
Blood Rites
Ghost Story
Fool Moon

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes