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katieinca's review
3.0
I love this series, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next one. This one's not my fave.
Sarah as a narrator has grown on me a little (especially since she acknowledges how obnoxious Antimony can be). But I like them better when we're more in the mystery solving caper format, not... whatever adventure this was. The character stuff was fun. The plot, even looking back from two weeks out, is a little fuzzy. "Run around for a while, try to get home without dying." We were 50-60% of the way through the book and turned to each other and wondered "what exactly has actually happened so far?"
Sarah as a narrator has grown on me a little (especially since she acknowledges how obnoxious Antimony can be). But I like them better when we're more in the mystery solving caper format, not... whatever adventure this was. The character stuff was fun. The plot, even looking back from two weeks out, is a little fuzzy. "Run around for a while, try to get home without dying." We were 50-60% of the way through the book and turned to each other and wondered "what exactly has actually happened so far?"
amandae129's review
4.0
Drags in parts but otherwise an excellent addition to one of my favorite series.
alikatson's review
2.0
My least favorite Seanan McGuire to date. Just so much in Sarah’s head, like almost the whole book.
maxtrommelen's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
malreynolds111's review
3.0
Of the entire incryptid series this was my least favorite. There were long stretches of talk where nothing was happening but the characters having a conversation. Also Sarah's constant whining about wanting a bra drove me nuts. I have never met a woman who couldnt wait to get that thing off. My favorite part about the book was Greg.
pixxyhex's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rusticreadingal's review
4.0
After the way the previous book, Imaginary Numbers, ended, I had to read this one as soon as possible. Talk about a massive cliffhanger! Thankfully, this one started pretty much right where we left off.
The first half was a little slow. Never boring, just not a lot of action. There were a lot of recaps, and then the characters were trying to figure out what was going on, and where (and who) they were. But the second half really delivered on the excitement, and I couldn't finish it fast enough. I didn't know how they were gonna possibly do what needed to be done. It was stressful!
Just like the previous book, I really enjoyed getting Sarah's perspective. This book was narrated completely by her, so that was really interesting. She's a fascinating character. Annie, one of the main supporting characters of this book, was back to annoying the crap outta me. It was like all her likability from the last few books evaporated and she was back to the bratty girl from the first few books in the series. She made me want to scream sometimes. But anyway, there was a new character introduced who just might be my new favorite. Greg was just plain awesome!
There were some revelations about Sarah's family, human and cuckoo alike, that really helped make sense of some things, and I can't wait to see where things go in the next installment.
NOTE: This book does contain some strong language.
The first half was a little slow. Never boring, just not a lot of action. There were a lot of recaps, and then the characters were trying to figure out what was going on, and where (and who) they were. But the second half really delivered on the excitement, and I couldn't finish it fast enough. I didn't know how they were gonna possibly do what needed to be done. It was stressful!
Just like the previous book, I really enjoyed getting Sarah's perspective. This book was narrated completely by her, so that was really interesting. She's a fascinating character. Annie, one of the main supporting characters of this book, was back to annoying the crap outta me. It was like all her likability from the last few books evaporated and she was back to the bratty girl from the first few books in the series. She made me want to scream sometimes. But anyway, there was a new character introduced who just might be my new favorite. Greg was just plain awesome!
There were some revelations about Sarah's family, human and cuckoo alike, that really helped make sense of some things, and I can't wait to see where things go in the next installment.
NOTE: This book does contain some strong language.
cimorene1558's review
4.0
It’s very good, but why, oh why, does it have to be set in an alternate universe full of giant insects and arachnids? I felt creepy crawly for days after reading it!
hollygraph's review
3.0
I really love the world these books take place in, but the last 5 books have really focused on Annie/Antimony and I really dislike the character. Even book 9 & 10 were suppose to have Sarah & Artie be more of the focus, but I still felt like it was the Antimony show.
In this series I love every character but her and it is just sad she has become the only character that matters in this world. I am excited for the next book which is suppose to be about Alice, but if it too makes Antimony a large focus I may sadly give up on the series.
In this series I love every character but her and it is just sad she has become the only character that matters in this world. I am excited for the next book which is suppose to be about Alice, but if it too makes Antimony a large focus I may sadly give up on the series.