Reviews

The Living End by Craig Schaefer

theburnedhand's review

adventurous 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

5.0

mellhay's review

5.0

Craig has an amazing ability to draw details and physical feelings in his unique descriptions to have me understand. I know if it's a good or bad way with his pick or words. I'm always taken with Craig's descriptions. They are unique and detailed. The descriptions give the feel and detail to understand what it means or feels like. He uses what we know and twists them to the moment in the magical world. Amazing.

Sometimes I wonder how a story can move from one place to another. Where do the threads and ties come from? Craig flows through a story with ease. Each step forward creates that new thread and tie for Daniel to find the next step as he goes. Crafty, indeed.

Dark and gritty with drugs and dark magic. Fighting and torture.

****FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW****

the_wean_bean's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

wildfaeriecaps's review

5.0

Craig Schaefer can do no wrong. I love these books so much. The twists, the turns, the crazy villains. The only reason I haven't devoured all of these books in one go is because then.. they'd all be done. And I would be sad.

ashkitty93's review

4.0

And with that epilogue, I am officially Terrified. This didn't feel quite as good as the first two, but there was a lot going on and I have to give Heather massive props for keeping it all moving.

I get sucked so deeply into this world that the random pop culture references throw me for a loop. They don't necessarily pull me out of the story, but they are an excellent reminder that this series is supposed to take place in *our* world. Nicky Agnelli and his Yelp reviews are the one that comes to mind here, but any time something crops up like that I always laugh out loud because it's so unexpected and hilarious.

I need to find a This Machine Kills Fascists sticker, stat.

itsthebutler's review

4.0

Really happy with the conclusion of Laurens and her elks story, and I keep falling more in low with Daniel's friends/family.

glimnore's review

5.0

The first major arc of Daniel Faust concludes with a satisfying bang. Schaefer's meticulous planning continues to pay off with every single scene having meaning; all coming together in a well crafted ending.

_snowy_m's review

4.0

I do enjoy this series. It's not gripping me as much as others. However, it is quite an enjoyable one. I enjoy that Faust is no where near a goody goody. His interactions with his chosen family are so much fun. Peeling this onion has been pretty good. As I always say on series reviews, start at book 1 to get the best benefits from the beginnings.

hpstrangelove's review

5.0

Audiobook review. Narrator: Adam Verner

See review of entire series in book 8.

samedi's review

4.0

Super satisfying ending to the first arc of the series! We get back to typical urban fantasy, less focus on romance in this one, just a good mystery and action. 4-4.5