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dawnsong's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
anbeasley91's review against another edition
5.0
Omg this book! It was amazing of course because this entire series is. But this one takes you through a whole whirlwind of emotions. I thought this book was going to break my heat. I love all the new Characters that we got to meet in this one! They made it so much fun and we got to see new and more in depth sides to some of our most loved characters. I’m so so so ready for her and thomas to just be together already! It hurts my soul at this point lol.
abshanson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
What that was the end, no there must be a couple more pages, right ? Dang it, that was it ! Grumble grumble, cliffhanger ending. It was an interesting turn in the series, there was some relationship woes, some posibile new relationships and a couple deaths. I didn't love it, it felt very transitional, the bonds they had have broken down, it was a big step back.
Why didn't i love it ?First, Houdini, wasn't the main character which threw me off from the title I expected it to center on Houdini. He plays a bit part, and to me really wasn't needed in the story. Second Audrey was very wishy washy in many ways, in the past she was direct and steady. Third, Thomas, he was off too, just not like the character in the past. Finally it got too silly, in a ridiculous way for the tone of the book.
The way it ended, uggg. I have to pick up the next book asap. I was left mid breath.
Why didn't i love it ?First, Houdini, wasn't the main character which threw me off from the title I expected it to center on Houdini. He plays a bit part, and to me really wasn't needed in the story. Second Audrey was very wishy washy in many ways, in the past she was direct and steady. Third, Thomas, he was off too, just not like the character in the past. Finally it got too silly, in a ridiculous way for the tone of the book.
The way it ended, uggg. I have to pick up the next book asap. I was left mid breath.
caiturgfismine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
I NEVER saw those plot-twists coming. And the way the story unfolded??? And Mephistopheles?????????? Speechless.
erikajay's review against another edition
1.0
*Minor spoilers below*
Oh, wow. This book was bad for so many reasons.
First, it is difficult to just read about illusions. It just isn’t the same as seeing them, so all of the scenes that went in depth with the illusions just didn’t grab my attention.
Second, I don’t feel like there was ever a good suspect presented. The entire book was Audrey Rose running around suspecting literally everyone, but never really doing much investigating. She basically just had a bunch of improper interactions with Mephistopheles.
Third, whyyyyy would Maniscalco introduce a love triangle?? That was the worst thing that she could do. I love a good love triangle... but when it makes sense! Audrey Rose is already engaged though so she shouldn’t be running around kissing another boy. I’m not even a huge fan of Audrey Rose and Thomas, but I was at least happy they were finally together. I never thought I’d say this, but poor Thomas Cresswell!
Fourth, Audrey Rose is so unlikable. I shouldn’t hate the main character by the end of the book. AR is supposed to be really smart and great at her job, but we just don’t see that in this book. She never really makes any advancements in the case. She just keeps suspecting everyone the entire time. She also doesn’t do much with the autopsies. Then she’s all upset and hurt when an ILLUSIONIST, someone who literally has a job of tricking people, isn’t completely honest with her. Why would she expect him to be?? I also have a big problem with her running around and cheating (I do consider kissing other people to be cheating) on her fiancé.
Fifth, her deal with Mephistopheles was unnecessary. I understand that she had a deal with Mephistopheles, but when bodies are piling up and your actions are clearly hurting your fiancé, it’s time to come clean and explain what’s happening. AR’s top priorities should have been Thomas and the case, not Mephistopheles. And her deal with Mephistopheles didn’t even help her solve the case! If anything, it just distracted her from her job.
Oh, wow. This book was bad for so many reasons.
First, it is difficult to just read about illusions. It just isn’t the same as seeing them, so all of the scenes that went in depth with the illusions just didn’t grab my attention.
Second, I don’t feel like there was ever a good suspect presented. The entire book was Audrey Rose running around suspecting literally everyone, but never really doing much investigating. She basically just had a bunch of improper interactions with Mephistopheles.
Third, whyyyyy would Maniscalco introduce a love triangle?? That was the worst thing that she could do. I love a good love triangle... but when it makes sense! Audrey Rose is already engaged though so she shouldn’t be running around kissing another boy. I’m not even a huge fan of Audrey Rose and Thomas, but I was at least happy they were finally together. I never thought I’d say this, but poor Thomas Cresswell!
Fourth, Audrey Rose is so unlikable. I shouldn’t hate the main character by the end of the book. AR is supposed to be really smart and great at her job, but we just don’t see that in this book. She never really makes any advancements in the case. She just keeps suspecting everyone the entire time. She also doesn’t do much with the autopsies. Then she’s all upset and hurt when an ILLUSIONIST, someone who literally has a job of tricking people, isn’t completely honest with her. Why would she expect him to be?? I also have a big problem with her running around and cheating (I do consider kissing other people to be cheating) on her fiancé.
Fifth, her deal with Mephistopheles was unnecessary. I understand that she had a deal with Mephistopheles, but when bodies are piling up and your actions are clearly hurting your fiancé, it’s time to come clean and explain what’s happening. AR’s top priorities should have been Thomas and the case, not Mephistopheles. And her deal with Mephistopheles didn’t even help her solve the case! If anything, it just distracted her from her job.