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berlinbibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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
4.0
It's great to get a whole book dealing with the fallout of other books, and to see so many favourite characters again. And Alice's slowly changing relationship with Sally was great to read about too. And the little novella at the end was just perfect! I always love to see more Aeslin mice.
keeneam's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the plot of this addition to the Cryptid series. I enjoyed getting to know more about Thomas. The battle with the Covenant was a high point and getting caught up on New York crowd was great. I liked that we got to hear about some family not present. Some of the novel seemed unnecessary, and I wish we could have had more of a family reunion for everybody. I do not know if that is building, but I am so ready for that.
iviarelle's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Not my favourite, this one got a little repetitive for me, but it has its share of charms. Not least of which, it made me feel less icky about a previous book's ending that felt a little too happy for how much horror I associate with the events of its conclusion. So, seeing that it was not, in fact, a horror story intended to be a HEA is genuinely reassuring, and if I'd known it would have that, I'd probably have read this sooner after release. Still, very excited to find out what's next, especially with that POV change coming up.
maxtrommelen'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? It's complicated
4.0
jdhobbes's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
bunrab's review against another edition
5.0
The little novella at the end is told by one of the mice, and is delightful.
chloefrizzle's review against another edition
2.0
This is the twelfth book in the series, and it falls into the pitfalls that books of this pedigree often do.
The first third is spent as an epilogue to the previous book.
The next third is spent having characters bump around and reunite with other beloved characters that they haven't seen for a little while.
Then the book seems to jostle itself awake, and realize that it's supposed to have a plot or something. It produces Something.
And hints at a big showdown that might be in the next book. End. Curtain.
Boring.
I haven't read any of the previous books of the series, and even I was bored of rehashing the same conversations over and over by the end.
Husband is worried about safety of wife. Family is big and blended. Danger danger, trauma something. Trust is important because family is important and also past betrayals still sting. Husband is worried about wife. Wife is obsessively worried about husband, and hurt that he is worried and doesn't trust her. Family is big and complicated. Organized religion is bad, unless you are a comic relief mouse worshipping the protagonist. They aren't in the loop with modern life (laugh). Danger danger. Spouses are worried and clingy.
Boring.
Thanks to Netgalley and DAW for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
The first third is spent as an epilogue to the previous book.
The next third is spent having characters bump around and reunite with other beloved characters that they haven't seen for a little while.
Then the book seems to jostle itself awake, and realize that it's supposed to have a plot or something. It produces Something.
And hints at a big showdown that might be in the next book. End. Curtain.
Boring.
I haven't read any of the previous books of the series, and even I was bored of rehashing the same conversations over and over by the end.
Husband is worried about safety of wife. Family is big and blended. Danger danger, trauma something. Trust is important because family is important and also past betrayals still sting. Husband is worried about wife. Wife is obsessively worried about husband, and hurt that he is worried and doesn't trust her. Family is big and complicated. Organized religion is bad, unless you are a comic relief mouse worshipping the protagonist. They aren't in the loop with modern life (laugh). Danger danger. Spouses are worried and clingy.
Boring.
Thanks to Netgalley and DAW for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.