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imposterwalrus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mountainside_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
jnbell2012's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book hit all the bells and whistles I was looking for from paranormal to things getting blown up. I enjoyed the character development and was at times confused with the twists and turns but the author lead the way to a very justified ending. This might be a series that I return to.
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
***Jméno ďábla***
Hodnocení: 4,5/5 ✩
Způsob, jakým Andrew Mayne píše a hlavně, jak buduje příběh, jsem si zamilovala. A tak není divu, že mě žádná z jeho knih nesmí minout. Vždy patří k těm netrpělivě očekávaným.
I když série Jessica Blackwood není mou nejoblíbenější, i tak si její čtení užívám. I kdyby jen pro její originalitu. Jak už tomu v případě thrillerů mnohdy bývá, jde chvílemi realističnost celého příběhu a vyšetřování stranou. To je však plně nahrazeno nemalým množstvím zvratů, akcí a napětím, na jejichž nedostatek si čtenář rozhodně nemůže stěžovat. Tak jako díl předchozí, i tato kniha mě během pár stránek vtáhla do děje a už nepustila. Příběh byl spletitý, plynule ubíhal, jednotlivé části do sebe zapadaly a postupně se skládaly v ucelený obraz, který nepůsobil nijak všedně.
Jak se dalo předpokládat, autor opět svým uměním nezklamal a já se postupně stávám jedním z jeho skalních fanoušků. Už teď se těším na další jeho knihy a to nejen, z této série.
Hodnocení: 4,5/5 ✩
Způsob, jakým Andrew Mayne píše a hlavně, jak buduje příběh, jsem si zamilovala. A tak není divu, že mě žádná z jeho knih nesmí minout. Vždy patří k těm netrpělivě očekávaným.
I když série Jessica Blackwood není mou nejoblíbenější, i tak si její čtení užívám. I kdyby jen pro její originalitu. Jak už tomu v případě thrillerů mnohdy bývá, jde chvílemi realističnost celého příběhu a vyšetřování stranou. To je však plně nahrazeno nemalým množstvím zvratů, akcí a napětím, na jejichž nedostatek si čtenář rozhodně nemůže stěžovat. Tak jako díl předchozí, i tato kniha mě během pár stránek vtáhla do děje a už nepustila. Příběh byl spletitý, plynule ubíhal, jednotlivé části do sebe zapadaly a postupně se skládaly v ucelený obraz, který nepůsobil nijak všedně.
Jak se dalo předpokládat, autor opět svým uměním nezklamal a já se postupně stávám jedním z jeho skalních fanoušků. Už teď se těším na další jeho knihy a to nejen, z této série.
teaxmillions's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
esmejayne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
a really great sequel!
angel killer will always remain my favourite but this made for an even more intense continuation of the story
only put 3.25 stars because i found myself missing damian and certain dynamics from book 1
angel killer will always remain my favourite but this made for an even more intense continuation of the story
only put 3.25 stars because i found myself missing damian and certain dynamics from book 1
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second Jessica Blackwood novel. The first is Angel Killer. These books can be read as stand alone novels. Although, I am just warning you now that after you read this book, if you have not read the first one you will want to pick up a copy. I like the twist that author, Andrew Mayne has given this series and the main protagonist, Jessica. From being a magician to a cop may seem like a stretch but after reading book one and now book two, I don't see it as much of a stretch. In fact, Jessica's skills as a magician really do come in handy. For example, she accepts the weird and sometimes supernatural. Yet, probably the best asset that I like about Jessica is her level head. She can assess a situation quickly and pick up things that others around her may not always notice or are two to three steps behind her. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
hoserlauren's review against another edition
4.0
Jessica Blackwood, magician turned FBI agent, is back for a second book (see the review Mayne's first book in this series, Angel Killer). Jessica is called in on cases where things can't be explained. This time, a church exploded, leaving absolutely no traces of multiple people known to be there, and not leaving much in the ways of clues as to how the church blew up. The clues lead Jessica down to Mexico with a possible gang connection that puts her in danger.
I remember exactly where I was when I read the first book in the series, Angel Killer, which is pretty unusual for me. It was a very unique book and one that I enjoyed. This book is no different. We get to explore Jessica's background even more and the troubles her grandfather and father had raising her. She's a great character; one that doesn't really fit in but that you can still connect with.
This more felt more like a normal mystery compared to Mayne's previous book, which had much more magical elements to it. It was still a great read and one that had me guessing the entire way.
A complaint I had in the last book was that Jessica's ex-boyfriend gives her clues or bails her out of situations whenever the team gets stuck which felt like a bit of a cop out. This is still happening in this book but it didn't bother me as much as the first in the series.
This is a great summer read!
I remember exactly where I was when I read the first book in the series, Angel Killer, which is pretty unusual for me. It was a very unique book and one that I enjoyed. This book is no different. We get to explore Jessica's background even more and the troubles her grandfather and father had raising her. She's a great character; one that doesn't really fit in but that you can still connect with.
This more felt more like a normal mystery compared to Mayne's previous book, which had much more magical elements to it. It was still a great read and one that had me guessing the entire way.
A complaint I had in the last book was that Jessica's ex-boyfriend gives her clues or bails her out of situations whenever the team gets stuck which felt like a bit of a cop out. This is still happening in this book but it didn't bother me as much as the first in the series.
This is a great summer read!
glimnore's review against another edition
4.0
A large improvement from the first novel in the Jessica Blackwood Series. Mayne expands upon the emotional depths of our MC, which greatly improves her likability in my eyes. The case is entertaining. The execution is great. And the pacing is excellent.
While development of the MC is all fine and dandy, unfortunately this does not extend to the supporting cast. Most, if not all, other characters in the story appear to only serve as plot elements to help our MC accomplish her goals.
And so I find myself returning (finally) to Mayne's body of work, to continue the Jessica Blackwood series, and eventually work my way up to her crossover with Cray.
While development of the MC is all fine and dandy, unfortunately this does not extend to the supporting cast. Most, if not all, other characters in the story appear to only serve as plot elements to help our MC accomplish her goals.
And so I find myself returning (finally) to Mayne's body of work, to continue the Jessica Blackwood series, and eventually work my way up to her crossover with Cray.
reflowering's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0