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cris3ma's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-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
3.75
chllybrd's review against another edition
I fell in love with the world while reading the Jane Yellowrock series, but I fell in love with Nell the moment I started reading BLOOD OF THE EARTH.
I did have a little bit of a hard time getting into book two. I thought CURSE OF THE LAND had a whole different feel than book one and the pace felt a little slower. We learn more about Nell's team and the magic that she has and how it works. The case that they are investigating and the tools that they use in their investigations seemed complicated at times, but the author does a good job of explaining things and once you get past the initial introduction to things they smoothed out a little.
Nell's character has changed a lot since the beginning of BLOOD OF THE EARTH. She is really growing into her new role and even changing bit by bit on a personal level. She had a really fresh and interesting way of looking at things that make her a great investigator.
I don't want to go any farther into things as there is so much going on in CURSE OF THE LAND and I don't want to give anything away. I do however want to close by saying that I see so much potential with this series and cast of characters and I can't wait to see where Faith Hunter takes it all next.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I did have a little bit of a hard time getting into book two. I thought CURSE OF THE LAND had a whole different feel than book one and the pace felt a little slower. We learn more about Nell's team and the magic that she has and how it works. The case that they are investigating and the tools that they use in their investigations seemed complicated at times, but the author does a good job of explaining things and once you get past the initial introduction to things they smoothed out a little.
Nell's character has changed a lot since the beginning of BLOOD OF THE EARTH. She is really growing into her new role and even changing bit by bit on a personal level. She had a really fresh and interesting way of looking at things that make her a great investigator.
I don't want to go any farther into things as there is so much going on in CURSE OF THE LAND and I don't want to give anything away. I do however want to close by saying that I see so much potential with this series and cast of characters and I can't wait to see where Faith Hunter takes it all next.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
felinity's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 in a new series (how did I miss book 1?) set in the Jane Yellowrock universe.
Nell has recently graduated from the PsyLED academy, and is now part of Rick's team. She's still finding her way around magic though - theirs and hers - and "normal" life still requires a bit of effort for a woman raised with a very conservative, polygamous background, but it doesn't take her long to establish her credentials and discover a sort of witchy AI contaminating the land itself.
As always, Faith Hunter's characters are refreshingly unique while her descriptions are elegant and clear. Jane Yellowrock followers will want to read this because there is some crossover and plot tie-in (seriously, you'll want to read this), but even if you're relatively new to this universe it's still a good read.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Nell has recently graduated from the PsyLED academy, and is now part of Rick's team. She's still finding her way around magic though - theirs and hers - and "normal" life still requires a bit of effort for a woman raised with a very conservative, polygamous background, but it doesn't take her long to establish her credentials and discover a sort of witchy AI contaminating the land itself.
As always, Faith Hunter's characters are refreshingly unique while her descriptions are elegant and clear. Jane Yellowrock followers will want to read this because there is some crossover and plot tie-in (seriously, you'll want to read this), but even if you're relatively new to this universe it's still a good read.
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ink_and_pages_'s review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was an interesting story and procedural style mystery.
I loved that we got the whole gang back from book 1 and that Nell had considerable growth as a character.
Looking forward to more growth from Nell and the team and maybe some more background and even flashbacks too!
Highly recommended.
I loved that we got the whole gang back from book 1 and that Nell had considerable growth as a character.
Looking forward to more growth from Nell and the team and maybe some more background and even flashbacks too!
Highly recommended.
mdlaclair's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book. I really liked to see how the Characters had grown.l love Occam!
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
I love Hunter's writing and I like Nell and the unit but but but...the church gives me the heeby geebies. More like 4 1/2....
Wonder where Ricky goes from here.
Wonder where Ricky goes from here.
mjluckett's review against another edition
5.0
I am LOVING Nell and her Psyled team,..... Especially Occam....
LOVED this book... Can't wait for more... I see big things in the future for Nell.
Love that all her relationships are growing... and she even calls Jane Yellowrock on occasion....
Great book, Great writer...
LOVED this book... Can't wait for more... I see big things in the future for Nell.
Love that all her relationships are growing... and she even calls Jane Yellowrock on occasion....
Great book, Great writer...
tinasbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Another great story set in a world of magic and danger. Love how Nell is developing and the way the author is bringing unusual creatures and story lines together.
master_jedi_reader's review against another edition
3.0
OK ok, this is more what I'm talking about. Soild 3.5 stars, still not yet a 4. Enjoying Nell's character growth and her learning to come out of her shell. Her first case as a official PsyLed agent! Started out simple but then cascaded into chaos. I'm right at the tipping point of loving this series. Just a hair's breath more and I'm there. Hoping the next book will do it for me.