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agirlandherlibrarian's review
3.0
My Series review / chat with Librarian Part 1 can be found here: https://youtu.be/I5kVezRc1Qk
Part 2 Can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZbhpqVA7Fqs (from 27th July 2021)
Part 2 Can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZbhpqVA7Fqs (from 27th July 2021)
coreysees's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
And to be clear, I don't read these books because they're good - they're not. Especially as the number of books climbs, the quality is becoming more uneven.
This book was on surer footing, compared to the previous one, with the fae as antagonists (and allies). The series is at its best when focusing on the fae or vampires. This one also felt like it had good stakes for the series as a whole.
Still, the book introduced new characters (who had seemingly been there the whole time?) distressingly late into the book and had its fair share of cringy dialog and absurd circumstances (not to mention the perennially bizarre gender-politics and religious views).
Overall, it was good enough to convince me to read the next one.
This book was on surer footing, compared to the previous one, with the fae as antagonists (and allies). The series is at its best when focusing on the fae or vampires. This one also felt like it had good stakes for the series as a whole.
Still, the book introduced new characters (who had seemingly been there the whole time?) distressingly late into the book and had its fair share of cringy dialog and absurd circumstances (not to mention the perennially bizarre gender-politics and religious views).
Overall, it was good enough to convince me to read the next one.
katieinca's review
4.0
Catching up on reading from a few months ago - I remember liking this one because of a) visiting characters fae Margaret and vampire Thomas and b) an epically comic scene at the beginning with a mom of a friend of Jessie’s selling essential oils. I was skeptical of the new kid character, who did eventually grow on me.
brendalovesbooks's review
4.0
I really liked this a lot. I thought I was getting tired of this series, and that it had run its course for me. I guess it hasn't, though. This book still felt fresh enough, with new characters and new ideas, that I didn't feel like it was just the same story told all over again.
I love Mercy and Adam's relationship, and definitely like it best when they are supportive of each other and there's no manufactured drama, like ex-wives.
This is probably my second favorite urban fantasy series, after the Kate Daniels series.
I love Mercy and Adam's relationship, and definitely like it best when they are supportive of each other and there's no manufactured drama, like ex-wives.
This is probably my second favorite urban fantasy series, after the Kate Daniels series.
louloureadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
A re read. Just as good as the first time round.
And I love Baba Yaga!
And I love Baba Yaga!
rebeccazh's review
4.0
Finally a good Mercy book! After the previous weaker installments, this is such a relief to read. I didn't have to skip or skim and actually read through the whole book LOL. The stuff about the Gray Lords is fascinating, and the new characters (Margaret and Aiden!) breathe life into the story.
aezlo's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
berlinbibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I had a great time with this instalment. The troll fight is very fun and action-packed, and I liked that so many werewolves got some spotlight in this story, as well as Jesse.