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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I probably read this book a dozen times! I love this series so much, I was totally obsessed with it in junior high and devoured the novels every year all through high school. They are still one of my favorite things to read on a summer trip. I picked them up both in the soft cover set and in digital so that I have them on hand.
I love John Taylor, I love the Nightside, all the stories are phenomenal, all the characters are great. Just so much fun! I couldn't get enough of the sarcasm and the settings. Everything about it is just the best.
I love John Taylor, I love the Nightside, all the stories are phenomenal, all the characters are great. Just so much fun! I couldn't get enough of the sarcasm and the settings. Everything about it is just the best.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
Relistening to this series. I like the way he has the angels (of both Light and Darkness) portrayed. And Taylor figuring things out with attitude and style.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
John Taylor gets hired by a priest from the Vatican to find the Unholy Grail, the cup Judas drank from at the last supper. Standing in Taylor's way are all the other people looking for the Grail: Walker from the Authorities, angels from Above and Below, Nasty Jack, and others. With Suzie Shooter at his side, can Taylor find the Grail and walk out of this situation alive?
Agents of Light and Darkness is like a Ramones song. Short but, at the same time, the perfect length. Both the humor and horror are turned up a notch from the first volume. Stuff like Belle and the Speaking Gun gave me the shivers. The relationship between Taylor and Suzie is well done not a cliche. The mystery surrounding who Taylor's mother is deepens, as well as her connection to The Collector. A lot of things in this book make me hungry for the next one: Merlin Satanspawn, Walter, Suzie Shooter's past, The Collector, etc.
So, after two books, how does the Nightside stack up against the Dresden Files? I'm not prepared to say which I prefer but I will say this. I like the pace of the Nightside better. The overall plot advances much faster than that of the Dresden Files. Also, the horror factor much higher and Taylor's enemies are much more memorable because of it. Belle, Jessica Sorrow, and Nasty Jack and his ragdoll dance partner will stick with me for a long time.
Agents of Light and Darkness is like a Ramones song. Short but, at the same time, the perfect length. Both the humor and horror are turned up a notch from the first volume. Stuff like Belle and the Speaking Gun gave me the shivers. The relationship between Taylor and Suzie is well done not a cliche. The mystery surrounding who Taylor's mother is deepens, as well as her connection to The Collector. A lot of things in this book make me hungry for the next one: Merlin Satanspawn, Walter, Suzie Shooter's past, The Collector, etc.
So, after two books, how does the Nightside stack up against the Dresden Files? I'm not prepared to say which I prefer but I will say this. I like the pace of the Nightside better. The overall plot advances much faster than that of the Dresden Files. Also, the horror factor much higher and Taylor's enemies are much more memorable because of it. Belle, Jessica Sorrow, and Nasty Jack and his ragdoll dance partner will stick with me for a long time.
This was the first book I've read by this author and enjoyed it. It is creative and not simply recycling a tried and true plot. A bit on the dark side, but there is a great sense of humor underlying it.
Features Shotgun Suzie.
Angels from both factions enter the Nightside looking for the Unholy Grail. John Taylor must find the grail before anyone else in order to prevent the apocalypse from happening too soon.
Angels from both factions enter the Nightside looking for the Unholy Grail. John Taylor must find the grail before anyone else in order to prevent the apocalypse from happening too soon.