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whitney0498's review
5.0
I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it. I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it really interesting to see how Ella Grey went about her life after she had been declared dead for about 20 minutes and what she went through to find out what was going on with her and to deal with things from her past. It was really interesting to see and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
feliciabooks's review
2.0
mah.....
I was hooked at the beginning but around midway the story changed into something I didn't really like.
writing was good and the concept is awesome, but the story just isn't for me.
I was hooked at the beginning but around midway the story changed into something I didn't really like.
writing was good and the concept is awesome, but the story just isn't for me.
faraway84z's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
deeangel85's review
Why? It started good, then it went sideways and reading the quick things for the next few books it looks like it kept going off the rails and people hated it.
jenner33's review
4.0
This was such a fun read. I love all the characters including Ella. She is a typical strong female mc that is willing to take risks for the people she cares about. She is also very good at making friends with powerful people. I like that she is an enforcement officer and generally likes being alone but still somehow has so many allies. I am excited to read the next book.
eudaimoniac's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.5
jenniefromthebook's review
3.0
More like 3.8 🤔 I enjoyed this though . At least enough to continue the series :)
maxines_obsessions's review
3.0
Free on Kindle today - 11/9/2018
A low 3 stars
I loved the world. There was a major tear in dimensions and demons made their way through, with a zombie and vamp virus as well. After 30 years the world has gotten to a new normal. They donѓ??t just have police any more, officers also walk the beat chasing down demons. Vamps are mostly docile, people have magic and going outside at night is asking to be possessed.
There was a lot of world building to set up the rest of the series and I think the plot line may have suffered a little as a result. We were repetitively told about magic and types of demons, but the actual action was rushed. The characters seemed to just miraculously get it done. We are quickly introduced to a lot of people and they seemed to just be in there because to set up their spot in the next book.
Iѓ??m still not sure what I think of Ella, our mc. She attracts the powerful men and everything just works out for her, as everyone does whatever she wants. Possible spoilers ahead ѓ?? She talks constantly about her lack of magic, so itѓ??s really obvious that she is going to have lots of power hiding away. It probably wouldnѓ??t have irritated me, except for how often itѓ??s mentioned. She is constantly asking people for things, she has no problems crossing the line into personal subjects or asking friends to do things that they are clearly uncomfortable with. Iѓ??m just not sold on her yet, maybe in book 2 Iѓ??ll warm up to her a little, but for now we are frosty.
The side characters, Ellaѓ??s fan club, all seem to have really interesting back stories, so Iѓ??m looking forward to seeing where they head in book 2. I feel like we got to know them more than Ella. They were a lot easier to like.
My biggest issue with the book was the repetitive paragraphs. We had arch demons explained twice in great detail, only to be explained just as much a couple of pages later. Repetitive phrases, throughout. I get that the dogs eyes flared a different colour, but you donѓ??t need to say it ten times. These things pull me out of the story, which is never a good thing.
All in all, an interesting world with exciting magic. A quick read and an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
A low 3 stars
I loved the world. There was a major tear in dimensions and demons made their way through, with a zombie and vamp virus as well. After 30 years the world has gotten to a new normal. They donѓ??t just have police any more, officers also walk the beat chasing down demons. Vamps are mostly docile, people have magic and going outside at night is asking to be possessed.
There was a lot of world building to set up the rest of the series and I think the plot line may have suffered a little as a result. We were repetitively told about magic and types of demons, but the actual action was rushed. The characters seemed to just miraculously get it done. We are quickly introduced to a lot of people and they seemed to just be in there because to set up their spot in the next book.
Iѓ??m still not sure what I think of Ella, our mc. She attracts the powerful men and everything just works out for her, as everyone does whatever she wants. Possible spoilers ahead ѓ?? She talks constantly about her lack of magic, so itѓ??s really obvious that she is going to have lots of power hiding away. It probably wouldnѓ??t have irritated me, except for how often itѓ??s mentioned. She is constantly asking people for things, she has no problems crossing the line into personal subjects or asking friends to do things that they are clearly uncomfortable with. Iѓ??m just not sold on her yet, maybe in book 2 Iѓ??ll warm up to her a little, but for now we are frosty.
The side characters, Ellaѓ??s fan club, all seem to have really interesting back stories, so Iѓ??m looking forward to seeing where they head in book 2. I feel like we got to know them more than Ella. They were a lot easier to like.
My biggest issue with the book was the repetitive paragraphs. We had arch demons explained twice in great detail, only to be explained just as much a couple of pages later. Repetitive phrases, throughout. I get that the dogs eyes flared a different colour, but you donѓ??t need to say it ten times. These things pull me out of the story, which is never a good thing.
All in all, an interesting world with exciting magic. A quick read and an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
spookshow's review
4.0
Actual rating of 3.5
I enjoyed this introduction to the world of Ella Grey. I believe the world that the author has created holds promise for a very interesting storyline as well as adventure to come.
Sometimes I found the writing to be a bit stony and flat, but for most part I had no issues at all.
I ended up feeling a connection the characters which has given me enough interest to continue on and find out what happens next.
I found the pacing good and the world building decent and filled with the right amount of complexity for what I believe the author is aiming for with this series.
I enjoyed this introduction to the world of Ella Grey. I believe the world that the author has created holds promise for a very interesting storyline as well as adventure to come.
Sometimes I found the writing to be a bit stony and flat, but for most part I had no issues at all.
I ended up feeling a connection the characters which has given me enough interest to continue on and find out what happens next.
I found the pacing good and the world building decent and filled with the right amount of complexity for what I believe the author is aiming for with this series.