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kitkat175's review against another edition
3.0
This book feels very slow and feels like it's dragging and sometimes it feels like it's very confusing.
This book feels like it's dragging on and on. To be honest this book does not seem like my vibe.
This book was okay. I did give it three stars because I did like the ending, and I think that was all thatI liked to be honest, it was a very meh read and I guess just not my type of read or book, or maybe it was the style of the author's writing I don't know it felt like it was all over the place.
This book feels like it's dragging on and on. To be honest this book does not seem like my vibe.
This book was okay. I did give it three stars because I did like the ending, and I think that was all thatI liked to be honest, it was a very meh read and I guess just not my type of read or book, or maybe it was the style of the author's writing I don't know it felt like it was all over the place.
eswinbanks's review against another edition
4.0
When you play the immortal game there is only one rule: don’t lose.
Masters of Death is a brilliantly bizarre and cryptic caper that had me spellbound. It begins as a simple story of a haunted mansion and an estate agent who hires a medium to get rid of the ghost, and then morphs into an epic quest to save humanity from a demon king.
The book features an array of mythical creatures including vampires, ghosts, demons, reapers, angels, gods, and demigods, as well as some mortals for good measure. The characters are richly drawn, sassy, witty, and compelling. They had depth and felt real despite the fact that most of them were not human. I had a particular soft spot for Viola and loved her banter with Tom. And while the archangels Gabriel and Raphael only made a relatively brief appearance in the story, they were hilarious and stole every scene. I’d have loved more of them and would definitely buy a book with them at the centre (hint, hint). Another aspect I really enjoyed was the narration from Death that opens the book. It gave things a sinister, forbidding vibe that captured my imagination and I would have liked to have seen more of this, too.
Darkly funny, offbeat, moving, and addictive, Masters of Death is an entertaining and ambitious fantasy from a true storyteller.
Masters of Death is a brilliantly bizarre and cryptic caper that had me spellbound. It begins as a simple story of a haunted mansion and an estate agent who hires a medium to get rid of the ghost, and then morphs into an epic quest to save humanity from a demon king.
The book features an array of mythical creatures including vampires, ghosts, demons, reapers, angels, gods, and demigods, as well as some mortals for good measure. The characters are richly drawn, sassy, witty, and compelling. They had depth and felt real despite the fact that most of them were not human. I had a particular soft spot for Viola and loved her banter with Tom. And while the archangels Gabriel and Raphael only made a relatively brief appearance in the story, they were hilarious and stole every scene. I’d have loved more of them and would definitely buy a book with them at the centre (hint, hint). Another aspect I really enjoyed was the narration from Death that opens the book. It gave things a sinister, forbidding vibe that captured my imagination and I would have liked to have seen more of this, too.
Darkly funny, offbeat, moving, and addictive, Masters of Death is an entertaining and ambitious fantasy from a true storyteller.
fablefeather's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
hxxgrrrl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
baby_yaga14's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-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
3.25
Fun read! The premise was very interesting and had some nice metaphor, although sometimes there were so many characters that there wasn't enough room for me to be completely invested. Still, the prose was top tier.
rachtmh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
5.0
If you love Terry Pratchett style humour, Magic, High stakes and some rather dashing/ gorgeous characters showing us different kinds of love…. You have to read Masters of Death!
This book was impossible to put down and the story so clever.
The characters have great progression and back story and brilliant relationships.
Morality and priorities were played with and don’t even get me started on the two big G’s!
Gods and a Game with no rules………
This is a 100% re read and I was so sad it ended but also satisfied with the conclusion of the story.
Another masterpiece from Olivie Blake.
irlchaosdemon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Died a little inside every time Brandt said lillegutt
erinam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5