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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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:
No
Oh, das hier mochte ich sehr gerne. Es ist nicht nur eine Mystery-Geschichte; sondern kippt mehr in Richtung Detectivroman. Zwar war die Magie nicht ganz so cool, wie im ersten Band, aber ich liebe Anfang, Ende und die Figuren. Insbesondere Letztere haben so ein tolles Character Development und interagieren toll miteinander. Ich bin Fan und freue mich auf das, was jetzt kommt.
Alex is approached to run security for a prestigious tournament and declines that is until young apprentices go missing. Then of course he and Luna, his own Mage apprentice are in the thick of things. There will be challenges, death and displays of clever wit.
Jacka gives us more time with Luna, and it was fun seeing her amongst the other young apprentices. We learned more about the world, while getting to know her. We meet new characters, explore new places and work our way through suspects, including those on the council. It was loads of fun.
Alex was brilliant, funny, and handled multiple issues including a personal challenge involving a duel at sunrise. He’s a reluctant hero, but all around good guy and I liked seeing him in the role of mentor, leader and teacher. He is true to his own moral compass and I love that.
Listening to this series is a blast, and Gildart Jackson does a splendid job bringing the characters to life through tone, and emotional inflections. For me, he has become the voice of Alex, Luna, and others. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Jacka gives us more time with Luna, and it was fun seeing her amongst the other young apprentices. We learned more about the world, while getting to know her. We meet new characters, explore new places and work our way through suspects, including those on the council. It was loads of fun.
Alex was brilliant, funny, and handled multiple issues including a personal challenge involving a duel at sunrise. He’s a reluctant hero, but all around good guy and I liked seeing him in the role of mentor, leader and teacher. He is true to his own moral compass and I love that.
Listening to this series is a blast, and Gildart Jackson does a splendid job bringing the characters to life through tone, and emotional inflections. For me, he has become the voice of Alex, Luna, and others. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
I'm enjoying this series, Verus is an interesting protagonist and I like that we don't know everything about him yet. He's probably my second favourite urban wizard after the inimitable Harry Dresden. Bring on the next one please librarian!
We are really traveling down the Dresden road here. Each book just keeps getting better. Loved this book.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this series. Urban fantasy at its best. If you like series like The Dresden Files this is definitely worth a try.
Alex Verus, a diviner with a growing reputation. Not a powerhouse mage but smart enough to find ways out of even the most perilous events. As usual he finds himself up against something way out of his league. Apprentices are disappearing, and he is to find out why.
New characters are introduced as well as Luna learning more about controlling her curse.
I love it, cannot wait for the next book to come out!
Alex Verus, a diviner with a growing reputation. Not a powerhouse mage but smart enough to find ways out of even the most perilous events. As usual he finds himself up against something way out of his league. Apprentices are disappearing, and he is to find out why.
New characters are introduced as well as Luna learning more about controlling her curse.
I love it, cannot wait for the next book to come out!
The best one yet. Jacka is starting to really get in form with these books. I may dive into the next one sooner than planned as I have a Review Copy needing to be read.