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laughlinesandliterature's review
4.0
This wasn't the best Rockton novel, but it certainly had the action that I hoped for! As always Casey and Eric have to figure out a who dunnit. This installment revolves around a woman who speaks Danish, and of course they happen to have a new person that speaks that language! It's all very fishy, but utterly enjoyable. I love the way pretty much every character was woven through book #6, and especially the way that Casey learns to interact with her on-the-spectrum- sister. It's ultimately heart-warming to see Casey and April trying to bridge the gap their parents forced them into. 4 out of 5 stars.
smcwhorter's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
haileyannereads's review
4.0
I had to take a break after book 5. I felt like the series was just going downhill. I think I even tried starting this at one point, and I just couldn't.
Well, I picked it back up and absolutely devoured it. The action starts right away and doesn't let up. There were some parts that were a little confusing because it's been so long since I read the others, but it explained enough that it wasn't too bad. Now I'm ready to finish it out!
Well, I picked it back up and absolutely devoured it. The action starts right away and doesn't let up. There were some parts that were a little confusing because it's been so long since I read the others, but it explained enough that it wasn't too bad. Now I'm ready to finish it out!
caszriel's review
4.0
Have I mentioned how much I love this series? Probably. This book felt like the culmination of Casey's exploration from books one to five, and in many ways it served as more of a conclusion and pivot than a story in itself, and that's part of why I can't say it's the best instalment of the series. Nonetheless, there was a compelling mystery and we got to see so many cool characters. I don't want to go list them all, but Sebastian has been growing steadily over the last few books and I loved his role in this one; as always, Petra complicates things while also making the situation far more interesting. I can't wait to see where Kelley Armstrong takes this series next, I'll be looking out for it next February!
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also him and Felicity?!! yesssmilesgiggle's review
2.0
I have not read the previous books in this series. Though I was able to understand backstory, I feel it hindered my enjoyment. However, if I had read the previous books, the amount of time and detail for the backstory would have irritated me.
Casey and Dalton are checking on friends - a bonfire on a warm spring night in the Yukon. A woman stumbles out of the bushes, in shock. She has a serious abdominal wound, shrieking in a foreign tongue.
Casey and Dalton search and find her camp - with two other bodies.
Was it hostiles? A small community of settlers who often partake in a hallucinogenic tea.
Casey and Dalton search for additional evidence while questioning the real creation of the hostiles. What is Rocton's governing council hiding?
Slow and little excitement.
Casey and Dalton are checking on friends - a bonfire on a warm spring night in the Yukon. A woman stumbles out of the bushes, in shock. She has a serious abdominal wound, shrieking in a foreign tongue.
Casey and Dalton search and find her camp - with two other bodies.
Was it hostiles? A small community of settlers who often partake in a hallucinogenic tea.
Casey and Dalton search for additional evidence while questioning the real creation of the hostiles. What is Rocton's governing council hiding?
Slow and little excitement.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
A Stanger in Town
3.5 Stars
When a seriously injured woman is discovered in the woods outside Rockton, Sheriff Eric Dalton and Detective Casey Duncan suspect an attack by the hostiles. The investigation soon raises more questions than answers as well as fears that the council will take advantage of the situation to shut the town down. Will Eric and Casey be able to save Rockton from more than one threat?
Series note: The events in this book rely heavily on ongoing character and plot development. Thus, it is recommended that the series be read in order.
The longer the series continues, the stronger its resemblance to the TV Lost as more characters appear on the scene of the supposedly secret town in the Yukon wilderness. Nevertheless, the basic premise and ongoing story arc is appealing and keeps me coming back for more.
The plot in this installment is comprised of several different threads that ultimately come together with an action-packed and exciting climax and resolution. That said, it does become bogged down with details in the middle.
The hints at changes in the air for the residents of Rockton are very intriguing and I look forward to seeing how the series regulars will handle the town's precarious future.
3.5 Stars
When a seriously injured woman is discovered in the woods outside Rockton, Sheriff Eric Dalton and Detective Casey Duncan suspect an attack by the hostiles. The investigation soon raises more questions than answers as well as fears that the council will take advantage of the situation to shut the town down. Will Eric and Casey be able to save Rockton from more than one threat?
Series note: The events in this book rely heavily on ongoing character and plot development. Thus, it is recommended that the series be read in order.
The longer the series continues, the stronger its resemblance to the TV Lost as more characters appear on the scene of the supposedly secret town in the Yukon wilderness. Nevertheless, the basic premise and ongoing story arc is appealing and keeps me coming back for more.
The plot in this installment is comprised of several different threads that ultimately come together with an action-packed and exciting climax and resolution. That said, it does become bogged down with details in the middle.
The hints at changes in the air for the residents of Rockton are very intriguing and I look forward to seeing how the series regulars will handle the town's precarious future.
clarissep's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
These books got shorter and shorter and a part of me wants to give this only 3 stars because it feels slightly sloppy and a little haphazardly written compared to the previous books. A part of me also appreciates the “road to the end” aspect of this book so… Yeah, I still enjoyed finding out what is really going on in that forest. This series is just so interesting.
These books got shorter and shorter and a part of me wants to give this only 3 stars because it feels slightly sloppy and a little haphazardly written compared to the previous books. A part of me also appreciates the “road to the end” aspect of this book so… Yeah, I still enjoyed finding out what is really going on in that forest. This series is just so interesting.