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rokaya_eem's review against another edition
1.0
Was super excited to read this it seemed like such an amazing book ; i mean a secret undercover spy with a talent the world doesn’t know anything about trying to solve the murder of teenagers with talents as well. The author took a risk trying to mix sci-fi and murder mysteries in one book but sadly failed. Some chapters were just excruciatingly painful to read unfortunately.
And also referring to the individuals as meta humans is just a law suit waiting to happen (DC COMICS)
And also referring to the individuals as meta humans is just a law suit waiting to happen (DC COMICS)
ailsabristow's review
5.0
I just *love* this series. It scratches so many itches for me, and I want hundreds more books, all set in this world.
jaironside's review
5.0
4.5 stars
If I'm being super picky, the storyline in this second book was very slightly less engaging for me than the plot of book 1. This is still absolutely my kind of book though. It was great to hear more about the talents. I still love the historical setting. And the characters are as multi faceted and complex as before. I love Kim, Julian has really grown on me (sob!), Alice, Rose, Mrs Babbage, Owen... they're all brilliant. Something Kenyon does especially well is a both disturbing and sympathetic villain. This is as true for her petty antagonists as for her major ones.
In this episode, Kim is chafing whilst waiting for a legitimate mission from the Agency. A series of chilling ritual child murders sees Kim investigating a 'New Age' cult built around the Bloom of Talents at an ancient Welsh castle. Meanwhile, Julian is trying to investigate the disappearance of a Polish asset and a young boy called Martin comes forward claiming the elusive 'sight view' talent. In the world of paranormal spycraft, nothing is what it seems.
While I really want Kim to be going toe-to-toe with the paranormal Nazis, this was an important seasoning episode for her. A fast paced, clever and engaging story with plenty of action. I am going to buy book three - Nest of the Monarch - but my tbr is so huge I don't know when I'll get to it, so if the audio book is forthcoming, that would be great!
If I'm being super picky, the storyline in this second book was very slightly less engaging for me than the plot of book 1. This is still absolutely my kind of book though. It was great to hear more about the talents. I still love the historical setting. And the characters are as multi faceted and complex as before. I love Kim, Julian has really grown on me (sob!), Alice, Rose, Mrs Babbage, Owen... they're all brilliant. Something Kenyon does especially well is a both disturbing and sympathetic villain. This is as true for her petty antagonists as for her major ones.
In this episode, Kim is chafing whilst waiting for a legitimate mission from the Agency. A series of chilling ritual child murders sees Kim investigating a 'New Age' cult built around the Bloom of Talents at an ancient Welsh castle. Meanwhile, Julian is trying to investigate the disappearance of a Polish asset and a young boy called Martin comes forward claiming the elusive 'sight view' talent. In the world of paranormal spycraft, nothing is what it seems.
While I really want Kim to be going toe-to-toe with the paranormal Nazis, this was an important seasoning episode for her. A fast paced, clever and engaging story with plenty of action. I am going to buy book three - Nest of the Monarch - but my tbr is so huge I don't know when I'll get to it, so if the audio book is forthcoming, that would be great!
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