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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
This was a former DNF for me when I tried to read it a while ago.
This is a very popular series and the FMC, Kate Daniels, is always held up as a real kick ass tough as nails heroine. But in the books she just comes off as a weak Jessica Jones clone.
But good people whose opinions I trust said PLEASE give it another chance! And the first book is not indicative of how great this series becomes. I've heard this before (throne of glass, anyone) and I've even made the claim before.
So when the Graphic Audio version become available I decided to give it another try.
And while I wouldn't say I was blown away by the story I was far more invested in the characters and the plot. Some of the GA sound effects fall flat, like footsteps and musical background. But the multiple voice actors did manage to soften Kate's inner voice and make her sound less proud of herself. Curran's voice especially worked as a great foil so Kate came across as far more likeable and that made the story move through easier.
I will move on to book 2 although I am told things don't get moving smoothly until book 3.
I'm also not a great fan of the murder for hire urban fantasy but the world is interesting
This is a very popular series and the FMC, Kate Daniels, is always held up as a real kick ass tough as nails heroine. But in the books she just comes off as a weak Jessica Jones clone.
But good people whose opinions I trust said PLEASE give it another chance! And the first book is not indicative of how great this series becomes. I've heard this before (throne of glass, anyone) and I've even made the claim before.
So when the Graphic Audio version become available I decided to give it another try.
And while I wouldn't say I was blown away by the story I was far more invested in the characters and the plot. Some of the GA sound effects fall flat, like footsteps and musical background. But the multiple voice actors did manage to soften Kate's inner voice and make her sound less proud of herself. Curran's voice especially worked as a great foil so Kate came across as far more likeable and that made the story move through easier.
I will move on to book 2 although I am told things don't get moving smoothly until book 3.
I'm also not a great fan of the murder for hire urban fantasy but the world is interesting
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Story was a 3.75 (I still love this series AND this author!) The extra .5 was for the awesome production
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
BAMF FMC and I have hopes for a romance to develop
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first dip into urban fantasy and it did not disappoint. Very excited for where the series goes. Would have liked more exploration of the romance but hopeful for future books!
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
Re read April 24. It's better than I remembered
Review September 2020: Pure trash. But good trash. Bad ass female fronted hard-boiled noir. Vampires and werewolves and an extremely attractive were-lion.
Review September 2020: Pure trash. But good trash. Bad ass female fronted hard-boiled noir. Vampires and werewolves and an extremely attractive were-lion.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I would have liked this as a teen. It's not my thing any more.