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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I'd been in a bit of a slump recently, but this was good and nicely paced and makes me want to jump straight into the next one. Thank you, Helen Harper!
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book and look forward to the rest of the series. Although I called the twist at the end, the reasons for it... well I didn't see that coming.
I want to know so much more about this character, the world and more. This is a really interesting concept that I'm excited to know more about.
I want to know so much more about this character, the world and more. This is a really interesting concept that I'm excited to know more about.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this copy of Brimstone Bound for review.
Alright, this was fun! I started this book after dinner on a Sunday night, and stayed up until midnight to finish it, surely the sign of a good book.
An urban fantasy in the traditional sense of the word (this isn’t erotic urban fantasy), this book focuses on the exploits of a trainee police detective on rotation with London’s Supernatural Squad. Deemed the place where potential goes to die, Emma Bellamy is less than thrilled when she’s assigned to the squad, and even less so when at the end of her first day, she gets her murdered.
Brimstone Bound was fast-paced and additive, and while I did guess at least part of the final mystery, I enjoyed the journey. The world of supernatural focused primarily on Vampires and Werewolves, although it alludes to a greater world, something I assume will be explored further in later books.
I got Dresden Files vibes from this book, as it gave that kind of serialised murder mystery type vibes, although, if I’m being honest, I liked Emma a lot more than Harry Dresden. I enjoyed the relationships between characters in this book (work, friendship, etc) and while I’m hoping that in later books, there might be a romance between our main character and a certain broody vampire, I also appreciated that it seems as if there’s groundwork being laid, so the payoff – if there is one – should be greater.
Basically, if you’re after a good time, you should read this book.
Alright, this was fun! I started this book after dinner on a Sunday night, and stayed up until midnight to finish it, surely the sign of a good book.
An urban fantasy in the traditional sense of the word (this isn’t erotic urban fantasy), this book focuses on the exploits of a trainee police detective on rotation with London’s Supernatural Squad. Deemed the place where potential goes to die, Emma Bellamy is less than thrilled when she’s assigned to the squad, and even less so when at the end of her first day, she gets her murdered.
Brimstone Bound was fast-paced and additive, and while I did guess at least part of the final mystery, I enjoyed the journey. The world of supernatural focused primarily on Vampires and Werewolves, although it alludes to a greater world, something I assume will be explored further in later books.
I got Dresden Files vibes from this book, as it gave that kind of serialised murder mystery type vibes, although, if I’m being honest, I liked Emma a lot more than Harry Dresden. I enjoyed the relationships between characters in this book (work, friendship, etc) and while I’m hoping that in later books, there might be a romance between our main character and a certain broody vampire, I also appreciated that it seems as if there’s groundwork being laid, so the payoff – if there is one – should be greater.
Basically, if you’re after a good time, you should read this book.
2,5⭐️
Story wsl really interesting, the world also was kinda meh
But i am hoping to get some romance in the 2nd book
Story wsl really interesting, the world also was kinda meh
But i am hoping to get some romance in the 2nd book
Solid start to this series. Just enough of all the little things I enjoy in my favorite authors writing to have me jumping on to book #2
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Ich würde Helen Harpers Bücher als funny fantasy oder funny mystery oder cozy crime einordnen. Ich liebe dieses Genre und ich brauche mehr davon, also wenn jemand (diverse) Empfehlungen hat, hit me up.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Pretty good story. Needs better proof reading.
I really enjoyed the start of this series. There were a few errors that distracted a bit, but nothing too terrible. The story makes it worth the effort to read through said errors. Highly recommend. I’ll be getting the next book.
I really enjoyed the start of this series. There were a few errors that distracted a bit, but nothing too terrible. The story makes it worth the effort to read through said errors. Highly recommend. I’ll be getting the next book.
I read the first three books over the past few days because I'm sick and lying in bed lol. This is a fun series. I didn't LOVE the first book (around a 3.5) but it was enjoyable enough that I decided to continue, and the second and third books are SO GOOD. Especially the third book, which is a great use of Groundhog Day trope. Emma also grew on me. Looking forward to finding out more about Emma's abilities.