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lilyelement's review against another edition
4.0
Grave Ransom is book 5 in the Alex Craft series. I somehow forgot to grab this one when it came out so I'm glad I finally realized! I love how unique this series is in the Urban Fantasy genre, you can't beat ghosts, witches and fae all in the same book.
Alex Craft is out having lunch with a girlfriend when she feels the presence of a ghost, the only odd thing is that it's walking in a person's body. She goes to follow it only to realize the ghost doesn't match the body it's walking around in and it's up to no good. When several more incidents happen like this, Alex and the Nekros City police department are teaming up to look for the necromancer pulling the strings. Things don't come easily in this case and more than one life is at risk as the story progresses.
Grave Ransom is a great addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series. I've come to love all the characters though the romance aspect is a bit iffy, it would be fine without it. I'm hoping to see more of the fae in the next book since we're learning along with Alex about her fae side. We'll see how things go in the next installment, I can't wait to get my hands on it. All in all, I'd recommend this series if you love Urban Fantasy with ghosts and magic.
Alex Craft is out having lunch with a girlfriend when she feels the presence of a ghost, the only odd thing is that it's walking in a person's body. She goes to follow it only to realize the ghost doesn't match the body it's walking around in and it's up to no good. When several more incidents happen like this, Alex and the Nekros City police department are teaming up to look for the necromancer pulling the strings. Things don't come easily in this case and more than one life is at risk as the story progresses.
Grave Ransom is a great addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series. I've come to love all the characters though the romance aspect is a bit iffy, it would be fine without it. I'm hoping to see more of the fae in the next book since we're learning along with Alex about her fae side. We'll see how things go in the next installment, I can't wait to get my hands on it. All in all, I'd recommend this series if you love Urban Fantasy with ghosts and magic.
nyxshadow's review against another edition
4.0
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aeoist's review
3.0
Big fat "meh". This is the popcorn of the paranormal detective genre. There isn't too much originality to the protagonists or her love interests, but I don't hate it. It's a breezy monster of the week series with some hunky dudes and amusing side characters. I'll always read them when a new one comes out, but once I've finished it, I will utterly forget about it.
bekrecka's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.5
nerdywerewolf's review against another edition
4.0
So, that was fun. I was really hoping to get some answers that popped up as questions in the last book, but I got a different story instead. I'm not complaining. I just want there to be another book now so I can find out more.
I think the best word I could use to describe this series is steady. I'm not sure if it's the heroine's personality, or the pacing or a mixture, but I always get caught up in it. Then, it's just...over. That's a good book, in my opinion.
I think the best word I could use to describe this series is steady. I'm not sure if it's the heroine's personality, or the pacing or a mixture, but I always get caught up in it. Then, it's just...over. That's a good book, in my opinion.
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
4.0
Price has done it again with another harrowing adventure for Alex Craft. I really likes this one because the enemy was a necromancer. So Zombies and animated dead bodies galore in this books. Alex is pushed to the limit in this book and learns to embrace her plainesweaving abilities instead of just shoving then around. I feel Alex is finally start to really grow as a business owner and a newly discovered fae. Her character has came so far since the first book. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I also like that we got more action with Briar since she is such an interesting character, even if she is a bitch at times.
(No spoilers)
The ending to this book almost made me want to cry but I knew it was coming since the end of the last book. That's all I am going to say about that.
I also like that we got more action with Briar since she is such an interesting character, even if she is a bitch at times.
(No spoilers)
The ending to this book almost made me want to cry but I knew it was coming since the end of the last book. That's all I am going to say about that.
gsanta1's review against another edition
3.0
Something about these books speak to me.
The writing is average. The magic can be confusing. The romance a bit uneven.
The humor I enjoyed. Not too over the top. Not too often, so it comes at the right moments.
Plot is clear and interesting. I’d say the best part is the plot. Simple yet surprising. Familiar yet exciting. This time the plot was a little more unpredictable, a little lacking. There were too many dead ends with lucky breaks, I thought.
There was a few new world building exploration in this book. Wandered into the Wild outside of town. Concepts you would think about if the plot wasn’t moving as quick as lightning.
Nice character interactions. A clear distinction between them and fun scenes when they’re together.
The ending was peculiar. Antagonist was defeat as fast lightning
Also the 2 pages before the end cliff hanger isn’t nice.
The writing is average. The magic can be confusing. The romance a bit uneven.
The humor I enjoyed. Not too over the top. Not too often, so it comes at the right moments.
Plot is clear and interesting. I’d say the best part is the plot. Simple yet surprising. Familiar yet exciting. This time the plot was a little more unpredictable, a little lacking. There were too many dead ends with lucky breaks, I thought.
There was a few new world building exploration in this book. Wandered into the Wild outside of town. Concepts you would think about if the plot wasn’t moving as quick as lightning.
Nice character interactions. A clear distinction between them and fun scenes when they’re together.
The ending was peculiar. Antagonist was defeat as fast lightning
Also the 2 pages before the end cliff hanger isn’t nice.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
Grave Ransom is the (greatly anticipated) fifth book in the Alex Craft series. It’s only been a year and a half since Grave Visions released, but I’m sure I’m not the only one that felt like it was longer than that (impatience can do that to a person). Despite the (not so) long wait and resulting build-up Grave Ransom without a shadow of a doubt held up to my levels of expectations, which is such a relief!
Warnings first: This should shock absolutely no one, but there are (gasp!) corpses in this book. The details about the level of decay get somewhat graphic at times. I found that to be particularly true in regards to the animals found during one scene (perhaps just because I’m an animal lover? That and the surprise factor). There is also a reanimated child corpse at one point, so just be prepared.
I’ll admit right away that this series has always been a favorite of mine; in particular because I love it when a fantasy series includes consequences for using specific types of magic. Ironically, I’m also a bit of a snob when it comes to books about fae, but Price nails it and meets my standards and then some, so I can’t complain!
Alex Craft is dealing with a lot of new firsts in this book, such as her first time seeing a ghost riding an already dead body. That’s a whole new level of weird and gross, even for her. This mystery quickly pulls her into the middle, grabbing at her from all directions. Investigating along with her is a woman named Briar, part of the Magical Crimes Investigation Bureau (try saying that ten times fast). Falin and Death also become involved, mostly due to their concern for Alex (who admittedly has a knack for getting herself into dangerous situations without even trying).
On top of the mysterious necromancer running around the city, quite a lot is happening in this novel; some subtle, some less so. Everyone has moved into Alex’s new castle that resides in a folded space behind their house, which is a bit odd to think about, but also as far as the fae goes isn’t entirely that surprising either. Why is this relevant? Alex is both significantly safer and harder to reach (both good and bad) when in her new home.
I’m really enjoying watching Alex come to terms with her recently exposed heritage, while simultaneously learning how to handle the changes. Such as suddenly not being able to lie or having to balance out debts in response to a simple “thank you.” Her navigation of this new set of rules is both fascinating and oddly human (which is ironic, considering the cause).
As if learning how to be part fae wasn’t enough, Alex is also trying to gain some control over her plainweaving abilities. Which is easier said than done. In an attempt to not destroy everything, she (wisely) has chosen to try and limit this power; mostly just using it to look across rather than actually cross or pull over. She does make exceptions of course, a fact that has a direct result on how things end in this book.
One of the relationships changed, and for the sake of the story (since it happens at the very end) I won’t say who or what, as I feel it’s important to read it through. I do feel the change was inevitable, though I’ll admit that I don’t know what the next step or response will be. I am curious to see what happens though.
I just finished Grave Ransom last night, but I’m already anxious for book six (not sure if it has a name yet?) to release. Which is the sign of a good book - well, as long as it doesn’t end in a cliffhanger that is – which don’t worry, Grave Ransom doesn’t.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Warnings first: This should shock absolutely no one, but there are (gasp!) corpses in this book. The details about the level of decay get somewhat graphic at times. I found that to be particularly true in regards to the animals found during one scene (perhaps just because I’m an animal lover? That and the surprise factor). There is also a reanimated child corpse at one point, so just be prepared.
I’ll admit right away that this series has always been a favorite of mine; in particular because I love it when a fantasy series includes consequences for using specific types of magic. Ironically, I’m also a bit of a snob when it comes to books about fae, but Price nails it and meets my standards and then some, so I can’t complain!
Alex Craft is dealing with a lot of new firsts in this book, such as her first time seeing a ghost riding an already dead body. That’s a whole new level of weird and gross, even for her. This mystery quickly pulls her into the middle, grabbing at her from all directions. Investigating along with her is a woman named Briar, part of the Magical Crimes Investigation Bureau (try saying that ten times fast). Falin and Death also become involved, mostly due to their concern for Alex (who admittedly has a knack for getting herself into dangerous situations without even trying).
On top of the mysterious necromancer running around the city, quite a lot is happening in this novel; some subtle, some less so. Everyone has moved into Alex’s new castle that resides in a folded space behind their house, which is a bit odd to think about, but also as far as the fae goes isn’t entirely that surprising either. Why is this relevant? Alex is both significantly safer and harder to reach (both good and bad) when in her new home.
I’m really enjoying watching Alex come to terms with her recently exposed heritage, while simultaneously learning how to handle the changes. Such as suddenly not being able to lie or having to balance out debts in response to a simple “thank you.” Her navigation of this new set of rules is both fascinating and oddly human (which is ironic, considering the cause).
As if learning how to be part fae wasn’t enough, Alex is also trying to gain some control over her plainweaving abilities. Which is easier said than done. In an attempt to not destroy everything, she (wisely) has chosen to try and limit this power; mostly just using it to look across rather than actually cross or pull over. She does make exceptions of course, a fact that has a direct result on how things end in this book.
One of the relationships changed, and for the sake of the story (since it happens at the very end) I won’t say who or what, as I feel it’s important to read it through. I do feel the change was inevitable, though I’ll admit that I don’t know what the next step or response will be. I am curious to see what happens though.
I just finished Grave Ransom last night, but I’m already anxious for book six (not sure if it has a name yet?) to release. Which is the sign of a good book - well, as long as it doesn’t end in a cliffhanger that is – which don’t worry, Grave Ransom doesn’t.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks