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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a reread for me so I can finally finish the series and I decided to give the dramatized audio a try.
While I still enjoyed the book, I think I enjoyed it more when I first read it years ago. I still love Kate's character, same with the rest of the characters. I am happy to be back in this world.
Dramatized Audio:
I liked it over all and enjoyed that it allowed me to multitask more. I don't think I really cared for some of the narrators (like the one that did Curran's voice, its just not what I heard in my head when reading it, he sounded too old maybe? not sure other than he was just off for me) and some of the background music choices but I will more than likely continue to listen to these.
While I still enjoyed the book, I think I enjoyed it more when I first read it years ago. I still love Kate's character, same with the rest of the characters. I am happy to be back in this world.
Dramatized Audio:
I liked it over all and enjoyed that it allowed me to multitask more. I don't think I really cared for some of the narrators (like the one that did Curran's voice, its just not what I heard in my head when reading it, he sounded too old maybe? not sure other than he was just off for me) and some of the background music choices but I will more than likely continue to listen to these.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Trying to fill that Mercy Thompson void. We'll see how it goes.
Update: I'm finished, and it does not fill the void. I mostly liked it, but I also felt like it didn't really make sense. I'm hoping that a lot of the stuff I didn't understand (like why Kate was so valuable magically, and the different magical factions in the world) will be explained more in future books. Also, still not seeing why everyone loves Kate and Curran so much together. He's a jerk. Another thing that will hopefully change in future books. Finally, I should not have listened to the audio. The reader was really annoying. I realize this makes it sound like I didn't like the book at all. But it had loads of awesome potential, and some stuff that I really enjoyed. Fingers crossed for book 2.
Update again: I recently listened to the Graphic Audio version of the book, and I really enjoyed it. I honestly think they may have made some changes to make it more comprehensible? Or maybe I just understood it more because I have all the context now. In any case, it was a 4 star reread, but my initial impression remains that it's 3 stars for a first time cold read.
Update: I'm finished, and it does not fill the void. I mostly liked it, but I also felt like it didn't really make sense. I'm hoping that a lot of the stuff I didn't understand (like why Kate was so valuable magically, and the different magical factions in the world) will be explained more in future books. Also, still not seeing why everyone loves Kate and Curran so much together. He's a jerk. Another thing that will hopefully change in future books. Finally, I should not have listened to the audio. The reader was really annoying. I realize this makes it sound like I didn't like the book at all. But it had loads of awesome potential, and some stuff that I really enjoyed. Fingers crossed for book 2.
Update again: I recently listened to the Graphic Audio version of the book, and I really enjoyed it. I honestly think they may have made some changes to make it more comprehensible? Or maybe I just understood it more because I have all the context now. In any case, it was a 4 star reread, but my initial impression remains that it's 3 stars for a first time cold read.
Fairly standard Urban Fantasy. Interesting world, though a little weak on the ins and outs of it. Fun heroine and enough variety in side characters to keep it interesting. Basically enjoyable, even if not rave-worthy.
adventurous
mysterious
This is a series I really want to enjoy. Please let the 2nd be as good.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No