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roni1574's review
5.0
I really enjoyed these short stories. I have read many of the authors previously and really enjoyed learning more about the characters. My favorite is A Questionable Client by Ilona Andrews....great to find out how Kate met Saiman. The authors I haven't read have me looking into their series to put on my TBR list.
piratenami's review
3.0
Like most of these anthologies: read some, skimmed some, skipped some. Jim Butcher's story was good - nice to get something finally from the POV of occasional Dresden Files villain/ally John Marcone, who is probably one of the most complex and interesting characters in the series. The Carrie Vaughn story was also a standout for me, about a dragonslayer getting ready to retire and training her church-appointed replacement. The setup for Shannon Butcher's story had me interested, but the end fell a little flat for me. I also enjoyed the story by P.N. Elrod about a vampire PI in a noir style tale of gangsters and guns. Most of the rest I had either already red or couldn't really get into.
shinychick's review
3.0
Bought for the Marcone short story, and was pleasantly surprised by the Cormac story that is the last in the book.
As you might imagine, the Marcone story was awesome. The Cormac story was maybe a bit heavy-handed with the bit it was throwing at you, and really hits home with a) a rather obvious culprit and b) the realization that Cormac isn't the lead character (or even the leading man) in the Kitty Norville books.
As you might imagine, the Marcone story was awesome. The Cormac story was maybe a bit heavy-handed with the bit it was throwing at you, and really hits home with a) a rather obvious culprit and b) the realization that Cormac isn't the lead character (or even the leading man) in the Kitty Norville books.
danguajars's review
3.0
Es una colección de cuentos interesante, en la que NO encontré nada nuevo, tal vez alguna manera especial de justificar el uso de la magia y las criaturas mágicas, pero nada realmente destacable.
Para los seguidores de Harry Dresden, hay un cuento que enlaza entre el último libro y el que viene, y no es un gran cuento, es un relato forzado para mostrarnos un arma que tendrá valor estratégico en la historia.
Si lo encuentran y son fanáticos de la fantasía urbana, pues les va gustar. No me gustó tanto tal vez porque es monotemático (solo cazadores y/o vengadores en los relatos, Knights).
Para los seguidores de Harry Dresden, hay un cuento que enlaza entre el último libro y el que viene, y no es un gran cuento, es un relato forzado para mostrarnos un arma que tendrá valor estratégico en la historia.
Si lo encuentran y son fanáticos de la fantasía urbana, pues les va gustar. No me gustó tanto tal vez porque es monotemático (solo cazadores y/o vengadores en los relatos, Knights).
alosthargobind's review
4.0
I have just read this 'Even Hand' Dresden files short story in it and ratings for the same.
mistressop's review
5.0
If you are here for kate daniels in a massive reread. You should read this story first. it makes the first story read a lot smoother.
jwells's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
A mixed bag like every anthology. My favorites:
A Questionable Client: Fascinating world that made me want to read more of Ilona Andrews' books.
Even Hand: Always fun to revisit the Dresden Files universe from a new POV.
Even a Rabbit Will Bite: This one really packed a punch that I didn't see coming. I want to read more Rachel Caine now too.
A Questionable Client: Fascinating world that made me want to read more of Ilona Andrews' books.
Even Hand: Always fun to revisit the Dresden Files universe from a new POV.
Even a Rabbit Will Bite: This one really packed a punch that I didn't see coming. I want to read more Rachel Caine now too.
jessicareadsit's review
4.0
I only read the Ilona Andrews- A Questionable Client which gives a background into how Kate met Saiman (which I was always curious about). Excellent read and background.
heregrim's review
4.0
John Marcone is a scary, scary man.... I picked this up to have a Dresden Fix while waiting for Cold Days to be released. Read the rest of the book and enjoyed it. I will be checking out a few of those authors this summer!
libraryjen's review
3.0
Fun and entertaining, if a bit uneven. (Aren't all short-story anthologies a bit uneven??)