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spookysoto's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5/5 I liked a lot
2021's ATY in 52 books: 7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list ( With a ghost)
Random pick project: Jan 2021
I loved this series, if you like tv shows like the ghost whisperer or medium I think you'll love this too.
My only complain is how much lore this has without ever explaining it. There're spells, charms, creatures... a lot happening but it's stays at the surface level, there's no explanation of how it works, the rules, etc. This is a problem because then, anything is possible because we don't know the boundaries and limitations of the magic.
I love the characters, the relationships between them, the story and the setting.
I highly recommend the series.
The Bolchevicks are hunting people with royal blood that fled to the USA. They hired a necromancer, Josef, to find the Tzar's daughter Maria (Alina).
The necromancer draws power from ghosts, and he is already dead, the ghost's powers is what's keeping him
alive.
The necromancer can appear as anyone, only Delia can see through his magic.
They are protecting a girl called Alina. She is the Tzar's daughter. Her whole family was killed, a girl named Alina took her place. Her memory was erased. Now the necromancer is looking for her to kill her.
They defeat Josef by breaking his hold on ghosts. Maria is able to remember all. They spread the rumor that she died along with her family. She married Sam the reported.
2021's ATY in 52 books: 7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list ( With a ghost)
Random pick project: Jan 2021
I loved this series, if you like tv shows like the ghost whisperer or medium I think you'll love this too.
My only complain is how much lore this has without ever explaining it. There're spells, charms, creatures... a lot happening but it's stays at the surface level, there's no explanation of how it works, the rules, etc. This is a problem because then, anything is possible because we don't know the boundaries and limitations of the magic.
I love the characters, the relationships between them, the story and the setting.
I highly recommend the series.
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The Bolchevicks are hunting people with royal blood that fled to the USA. They hired a necromancer, Josef, to find the Tzar's daughter Maria (Alina).
The necromancer draws power from ghosts, and he is already dead, the ghost's powers is what's keeping him
alive.
The necromancer can appear as anyone, only Delia can see through his magic.
They are protecting a girl called Alina. She is the Tzar's daughter. Her whole family was killed, a girl named Alina took her place. Her memory was erased. Now the necromancer is looking for her to kill her.
They defeat Josef by breaking his hold on ghosts. Maria is able to remember all. They spread the rumor that she died along with her family. She married Sam the reported.
raebooknerd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
colls's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the setting and premise of this series. It gives the stories a different feel than I'm used to and puts the characters on the cusp of the modern age - so some 'Victorian' sensibilities along with things like motorcars seem commonplace.
The characters are likable, even if they're not all that deep or horribly fascinating. I found the brief mention of Gabe's former friendship with a local Madam to be more interesting than the marriages of the leading characters. Dora continues to be refreshing, although she's much less spunky than in previous books.
The writing is rather bland, but it moves along quickly enough.
The characters are likable, even if they're not all that deep or horribly fascinating. I found the brief mention of Gabe's former friendship with a local Madam to be more interesting than the marriages of the leading characters. Dora continues to be refreshing, although she's much less spunky than in previous books.
The writing is rather bland, but it moves along quickly enough.
jay_mack9712's review against another edition
5.0
This was probably the best one of the series ! I loved the Russian element to the story ! It was an absolute delight to read !!! Dora and Delia are such strong women with such a strong friendship! I just loved this world that Moyer created and I am sad to see it go!! Highly recommend all the books in this wonderful series !!!!
cpcabaniss's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a while since I read the first two books in this trilogy, so I was a bit rusty on some of the details of past events and characters, but this was an extremely good book. It's a mix of historic fiction, fantasy, and detective story. And it's so much fun.
The characters here are great. I love how the story is told from both Delia and Gabe (one in first person and one in third) and the interactions with Dora, Sadie, Jack, Randy, Sam, and the rest of the cast of characters were excellent. I liked the addition of Jordan and how this added an extra touch about the time period.
Great read. A more thoughtful review will be up on my blog. This one is a bit scattered.
The characters here are great. I love how the story is told from both Delia and Gabe (one in first person and one in third) and the interactions with Dora, Sadie, Jack, Randy, Sam, and the rest of the cast of characters were excellent. I liked the addition of Jordan and how this added an extra touch about the time period.
Great read. A more thoughtful review will be up on my blog. This one is a bit scattered.
alesia_charles's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why it took me so long to get myself a copy of this book, when I like the series so much!
Okay, actually I do: so many books, so little time. But seriously, it's got a great historical setting, plotting, pleasant characters (not every book has to be full of snarky characters!) - it pretty much hits all my "like" buttons. I'm glad I finally got around to it, and sorry that it looks like the series is over already.
Okay, actually I do: so many books, so little time. But seriously, it's got a great historical setting, plotting, pleasant characters (not every book has to be full of snarky characters!) - it pretty much hits all my "like" buttons. I'm glad I finally got around to it, and sorry that it looks like the series is over already.
bookishdi's review against another edition
3.0
This book could've used an extra 20-30 pages. The rushed ending and the lack of any aftermath docked a star off of an otherwise enjoyable read.
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