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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
4 stars for the story
3 stars for the writing
I wonder what it would be like just picking up one of the books in the middle of the series and reading it. Would it even make sense? This is a heck of a good series, very enjoyable, but are any of the individual books able to stand on their own? Does it matter? Probably not.
I also wonder what the story would be like if it were a bit more literary.
3 stars for the writing
I wonder what it would be like just picking up one of the books in the middle of the series and reading it. Would it even make sense? This is a heck of a good series, very enjoyable, but are any of the individual books able to stand on their own? Does it matter? Probably not.
I also wonder what the story would be like if it were a bit more literary.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wow, ok. I had some gripes about the 6th book, Eight Kings. Even though I know that these were written well before I posted a review, it sure seemed like the author listened to me specifically and course corrected in book #7!
First off, Conrad and Mina have totally separate things to do for most of the book. *Whew!* They support each other instead of whatever was going on in the last book. It just feels like a stronger relationship than the bratty princess Mina and worshipping Conrad narrative that was emerging in the previous book.
The introduction of the Tom Morton and Elaine Fraser in this one was perfectly timed. They filled my Uncle C+Vicky role, while Conrad had a legitimate challenge with his new partner, Karina Kent. The case was also much more up Conrad's alley than the last one, and not a huge waste of his talents (unlike babysitting rich people and covens, I mean, "mediation").
While the POV did shift around in this story, it was expertly handled this time - switching from Conrad's first person to third person for Tom and Elaine. So much easier to follow, and not as jarring from an immersion perspective.
I'm already nose deep in the next installment, and it seems to be following this updated model from The Seventh Star. Here's to hoping they continue to improve!
First off, Conrad and Mina have totally separate things to do for most of the book. *Whew!* They support each other instead of whatever was going on in the last book. It just feels like a stronger relationship than the bratty princess Mina and worshipping Conrad narrative that was emerging in the previous book.
The introduction of the Tom Morton and Elaine Fraser in this one was perfectly timed. They filled my Uncle C+Vicky role, while Conrad had a legitimate challenge with his new partner, Karina Kent. The case was also much more up Conrad's alley than the last one, and not a huge waste of his talents (unlike babysitting rich people and covens, I mean, "mediation").
While the POV did shift around in this story, it was expertly handled this time - switching from Conrad's first person to third person for Tom and Elaine. So much easier to follow, and not as jarring from an immersion perspective.
I'm already nose deep in the next installment, and it seems to be following this updated model from The Seventh Star. Here's to hoping they continue to improve!
Four and a half stars.
How to guarantee success for your Bollywood-themed charity fund-raiser? Have the Fae Princess Birkdale (that the mundane world see as a famous WAG, model and Instagram star, Tara Doyle) drop uninvited and stay for selfies. But Tara Doyle has an ulterior motive (when don't the Fae have an ulterior motive, or ten?). One of her people was assassinated and she wants Conrad, in his capacity as Watch Captain at Large, to investigate to prevent an 'orgy of retaliation'.
Conrad's investigation leads him to Canal Street in Manchester, a drag queen called Fae Klass, dwarves, gnomes, a new job title and something that is most definitely not werew*lv*s, well probably not. And just to make things super awkward Conrad has a new partner, Karina from the Forest of Arden, and the ensuing murder investigation leads to him seeking the assistance of (drum roll please) Tom Morton! OMG, fan-girl squee, mortal enemies join together to investigate a crime. Tom doesn't know about the supernatural world and Conrad has to keep it a secret, pretty difficult when there are 'not' werew*lv*s running around!
I just loved this, as much as the others, I love the character development of everyone, especially Mina who rocks being an accountant with attitude, the plot is fast and furious and I can't wait for the next book.
How to guarantee success for your Bollywood-themed charity fund-raiser? Have the Fae Princess Birkdale (that the mundane world see as a famous WAG, model and Instagram star, Tara Doyle) drop uninvited and stay for selfies. But Tara Doyle has an ulterior motive (when don't the Fae have an ulterior motive, or ten?). One of her people was assassinated and she wants Conrad, in his capacity as Watch Captain at Large, to investigate to prevent an 'orgy of retaliation'.
Conrad's investigation leads him to Canal Street in Manchester, a drag queen called Fae Klass, dwarves, gnomes, a new job title and something that is most definitely not werew*lv*s, well probably not. And just to make things super awkward Conrad has a new partner, Karina from the Forest of Arden, and the ensuing murder investigation leads to him seeking the assistance of (drum roll please) Tom Morton! OMG, fan-girl squee, mortal enemies join together to investigate a crime. Tom doesn't know about the supernatural world and Conrad has to keep it a secret, pretty difficult when there are 'not' werew*lv*s running around!
I just loved this, as much as the others, I love the character development of everyone, especially Mina who rocks being an accountant with attitude, the plot is fast and furious and I can't wait for the next book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced