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jess_theinkspell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 ⭐
Il était sympa ce sixième tome des THIRDS !
La romance était agréable à lire, et le contraste entre la vulnérabilité, le mutisme d'Ethan et sa façon de prendre les choses en main sous la couette m'a fort surprise !
Ethan & Calvin ont une belle relation, et elle prend ici un autre tournant, ENFIN, pourrait-on dire, tant ces deux-là crevaient d'envie de franchir ce cap. Cela dit, ce n'est pas forcément évident ...
En matière d'intrigue, j'avoue avoir été un poil déçue, c'est assez plat, comparé aux scènes ébouriffantes des précédents tomes, mais j'ai bien aimé être dans la tête d'un sniper, et de voir les répercussions qu'une telle ... spécialité peut avoir sur la personne concernée.
Évidemment, Dex est toujours aussi drôle et débile ! On sent que ce personnage est vraiment le chouchou de l'auteur, parce qu'il se démarque franchement du reste du groupe.
J'ai plutôt bien aimé ce tome, mais quand même un peu moins que les précédents, et je ne saurais pas vraiment dire pourquoi. J'ai trouvé qu'il y avait un peu trop de mélodrames, et a un peu gâché mon plaisir, à vrai dire. Mais bon, cela dit, ça n'en reste pas moins un tome tout à fait sympathique !
Il était sympa ce sixième tome des THIRDS !
La romance était agréable à lire, et le contraste entre la vulnérabilité, le mutisme d'Ethan et sa façon de prendre les choses en main sous la couette m'a fort surprise !
Ethan & Calvin ont une belle relation, et elle prend ici un autre tournant, ENFIN, pourrait-on dire, tant ces deux-là crevaient d'envie de franchir ce cap. Cela dit, ce n'est pas forcément évident ...
En matière d'intrigue, j'avoue avoir été un poil déçue, c'est assez plat, comparé aux scènes ébouriffantes des précédents tomes, mais j'ai bien aimé être dans la tête d'un sniper, et de voir les répercussions qu'une telle ... spécialité peut avoir sur la personne concernée.
Évidemment, Dex est toujours aussi drôle et débile ! On sent que ce personnage est vraiment le chouchou de l'auteur, parce qu'il se démarque franchement du reste du groupe.
J'ai plutôt bien aimé ce tome, mais quand même un peu moins que les précédents, et je ne saurais pas vraiment dire pourquoi. J'ai trouvé qu'il y avait un peu trop de mélodrames, et a un peu gâché mon plaisir, à vrai dire. Mais bon, cela dit, ça n'en reste pas moins un tome tout à fait sympathique !
kira_dance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bitchie's review against another edition
3.0
Much like Ash & Cael's book, this one felt rather out of sync with the rest of the series. In both books, the THIRDS cases didn't really have much to do with anything, they just felt thrown into the stories to pad them out. I think both of these would have been better served as a .5, and pared down a bit, rather than be seen as a full installment book. It's like the author was just killing time, getting these guys together, before getting back to the main action, with Dex & Sloane.
I liked seeing Calvin and Ethan get together, but as with Ash & Cael, I didn't really get WHY they had such a hard time getting together.
I liked seeing Calvin and Ethan get together, but as with Ash & Cael, I didn't really get WHY they had such a hard time getting together.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
I’m not gonna lie. I have a real affinity for a gentle giant, and here, Ethan Hobbs is the epitome of that. He’s one of the most endearing characters in this series, and I absolutely loved everything about him.
Ethan is understandably frustrated and limited by his severe anxiety and selective mutism. Despite being an integral member of the Destructive Delta team, and hence a THIRDS agent, there are many concessions that need to be made for his issues. Good thing he has his best friend since childhood, Calvin, watching over and helping him. They love each other fiercely, but Ethan is encumbered with the fear that plagues him daily about all things, and has great difficulty expressing himself. His intolerance of change and worry of losing Calvin should things not work out between them, has always kept his feelings in check. However, new challenges and revelations arise, and Ethan knows he needs to progress and take the first step, or else possibly lose the best thing he has in his life. Actions speak louder than words and he proceeds to show Calvin just how much he’s willing to do for the one person he relies on and cherishes the most.
As always, Calvin is the patient, solid rock who’s unconditionally there for Ethan without question. It goes both ways though, as they’ve been through a lot of personal struggles and have always had the other to rely on. He wants Ethan to open up and make that next official move, and will literally wait forever for him to do so.
So yes, these two guys instinctively protect, handle, and cherish all things regarding the other. Every thought and action were extremely romantic IMO, and I just gobbled it up. To me this was slightly less smexy in comparison to main couple Dex and Sloane, but the fabulous group dynamics, the hilarity, and camaraderie were just as heartwarming, swoony sweet as all the past installments!
I’m not gonna lie. I have a real affinity for a gentle giant, and here, Ethan Hobbs is the epitome of that. He’s one of the most endearing characters in this series, and I absolutely loved everything about him.
Ethan is understandably frustrated and limited by his severe anxiety and selective mutism. Despite being an integral member of the Destructive Delta team, and hence a THIRDS agent, there are many concessions that need to be made for his issues. Good thing he has his best friend since childhood, Calvin, watching over and helping him. They love each other fiercely, but Ethan is encumbered with the fear that plagues him daily about all things, and has great difficulty expressing himself. His intolerance of change and worry of losing Calvin should things not work out between them, has always kept his feelings in check. However, new challenges and revelations arise, and Ethan knows he needs to progress and take the first step, or else possibly lose the best thing he has in his life. Actions speak louder than words and he proceeds to show Calvin just how much he’s willing to do for the one person he relies on and cherishes the most.
As always, Calvin is the patient, solid rock who’s unconditionally there for Ethan without question. It goes both ways though, as they’ve been through a lot of personal struggles and have always had the other to rely on. He wants Ethan to open up and make that next official move, and will literally wait forever for him to do so.
So yes, these two guys instinctively protect, handle, and cherish all things regarding the other. Every thought and action were extremely romantic IMO, and I just gobbled it up. To me this was slightly less smexy in comparison to main couple Dex and Sloane, but the fabulous group dynamics, the hilarity, and camaraderie were just as heartwarming, swoony sweet as all the past installments!
drez80's review against another edition
4.0
I love Calvin and Hobbs, but I have to say I was disappointed. I expected there to be a bit more issues surrounding their relationship. With Ethan's anxiety and reluctance to move things forward with Calvin, I just didn't expect Ethan to let go of his issues so easily, esp. so early in the book. The cases the team worked were very short and easily resolved too. I was expecting more of a larger story arc setting up the next couple of books where the team was concerned, but that didn't happen until the very end. That ending though? Can't wait for the next one.
mdee's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
So far nothing has been able to match my love for the first two books in this series. Although this one was definitely an improvement from the last one, it's still not quite up to par with the first two. I hope the next books recapture the magic of the THIRDS universe that I fell in love with.
So far nothing has been able to match my love for the first two books in this series. Although this one was definitely an improvement from the last one, it's still not quite up to par with the first two. I hope the next books recapture the magic of the THIRDS universe that I fell in love with.
wenburt's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
divapitbull's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t LOVE Catch a Tiger by the Tail and I’m afraid it may be because I’m burning out a bit on the THIRDS series. I admit I didn’t have a whole lot of interest in the Calvin and Hobbes pairing going in -but they were sweet together and it was nice to see them work things out. There was still a good amount of Dex & Sloane and Ash & Cael – so it wasn’t entirely the focus on Calvin & Hobbes that dimmed my interest.
It seems that some of the interactions between characters are becoming more unrealistic – schmaltzy and saccharine sweet. Not that that’s entirely bad – it’s still kind of fun and relaxing after a day out in the real world – but it just seems even more over the top and harder to take seriously than usual. For example the THIRDS crew helping move Sloane into Dex’s apartment and getting sidetracked because all the felid Therians want to shift and play in the boxes with the packing peanuts.
In addition to the romance, CATBTT also involved plot points around Calvin’s work stress and Ethan’s family stress. We get more info on the Hobbes’ brothers and the Seb/Hudon and Rafe/Nina pairings get air time. Despite being a bit bored with this installment I’m still committed to seeing the series through to the end, so I really didn’t need the whopping big cliff hanger to real me in to the next book.
It seems that some of the interactions between characters are becoming more unrealistic – schmaltzy and saccharine sweet. Not that that’s entirely bad – it’s still kind of fun and relaxing after a day out in the real world – but it just seems even more over the top and harder to take seriously than usual. For example the THIRDS crew helping move Sloane into Dex’s apartment and getting sidetracked because all the felid Therians want to shift and play in the boxes with the packing peanuts.
In addition to the romance, CATBTT also involved plot points around Calvin’s work stress and Ethan’s family stress. We get more info on the Hobbes’ brothers and the Seb/Hudon and Rafe/Nina pairings get air time. Despite being a bit bored with this installment I’m still committed to seeing the series through to the end, so I really didn’t need the whopping big cliff hanger to real me in to the next book.
juz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0