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catscodeandcake's review against another edition
4.0
Impressive sequel
As much as the first in the series might have made my eyes itch occasionally with typos and slightly dodgy editing, and the fact that it didn't always seem quite as well considered as it deserved, this second book in the Chronicles of Breed more than makes up for it.
Breed may have lost his friends, but he seems to have begrudgingly gained a conscience, and it could be his greatest enemy yet. If he'd met Spiderman, he could have taken the shortcut to what is required of one with so much newly-gained power. But as it is, he needs to learn the hard way, and that's lots more fun for us.
Really looking forward to the next book. If it's anything like this one, it'll be a blast.
As much as the first in the series might have made my eyes itch occasionally with typos and slightly dodgy editing, and the fact that it didn't always seem quite as well considered as it deserved, this second book in the Chronicles of Breed more than makes up for it.
Breed may have lost his friends, but he seems to have begrudgingly gained a conscience, and it could be his greatest enemy yet. If he'd met Spiderman, he could have taken the shortcut to what is required of one with so much newly-gained power. But as it is, he needs to learn the hard way, and that's lots more fun for us.
Really looking forward to the next book. If it's anything like this one, it'll be a blast.
marklpotter's review
5.0
Since I read these straight though, without a break in between, I am leaving the same review on each book. For that I apologize as it might be a little lazy but there's really no point in separating the review in to three parts as one book flows directly in to the next.
Firstly let me say that I didn't know where things were headed multiple times during all three books. At times I merely wanted to throw things because I thought I had something figured out and I couldn't have been more wrong. Now that may sound like I didn't enjoy this series but the reality is that I enjoyed it, probably, more than I should have. I couldn't put any of the books down easily and I certainly couldn't have walked away!
Breed is an amazing character and if she were real I'd wonder why she didn't off herself just to get away from all of the bullshit. To be fair, in the beginning, it was mostly bullshit of her own making but as the series goes on she becomes less and less responsible for it even as she tries to become the master of her own destiny. Even though she is very other, in every sense of the word, she is somehow relatable. She shouldn't be relatable at all because Davies does a rather amazing job of relating the otherness of the world and characters and as such there should be very little that feels comfortable for the reader. What Davies does here shows some real talent, blending such otherness with enough bits and pieces that reader still feels like they can relate.
As I am wont to do I crave more worldbuilding in my fantasy and Davies sets out a very interesting world here and while I really enjoyed the story I would have liked to see and understand more of it. This may be due to her mad ability to make things truly other that I have already mentioned. To be sure this doesn't detract from my overall awe at the series, this is just me being me and wanting to know more about how everything works in a story.
Davies creates a very interesting ride for the reader. I couldn't wait to pick up Tooth and Claw after finishing Dangerous to Know but halfway through I briefly wondered if I had made the right decision as I couldn't fathom how things were going to spin back in to a coherent narrative. I can say, with pleasure, that I was wrong about that and never doubted picking up Something Wicked when Tooth and Claw came to a close. I really can't stress this point enough, things do get confusing at points but trust the author and it'll all come together. It won't all necessarily make sense at the time, this is the otherness I keep mentioning, but it will come together and the story will be told to completion, and if you're anything like me it will be immensely rewarding.
I know, my reviews suck, I didn't talk about the story, or really even drop any hints about it but that's just going to have to do. I loved this series and sometimes you choose to talk about a thing rather than about a thing.
Firstly let me say that I didn't know where things were headed multiple times during all three books. At times I merely wanted to throw things because I thought I had something figured out and I couldn't have been more wrong. Now that may sound like I didn't enjoy this series but the reality is that I enjoyed it, probably, more than I should have. I couldn't put any of the books down easily and I certainly couldn't have walked away!
Breed is an amazing character and if she were real I'd wonder why she didn't off herself just to get away from all of the bullshit. To be fair, in the beginning, it was mostly bullshit of her own making but as the series goes on she becomes less and less responsible for it even as she tries to become the master of her own destiny. Even though she is very other, in every sense of the word, she is somehow relatable. She shouldn't be relatable at all because Davies does a rather amazing job of relating the otherness of the world and characters and as such there should be very little that feels comfortable for the reader. What Davies does here shows some real talent, blending such otherness with enough bits and pieces that reader still feels like they can relate.
As I am wont to do I crave more worldbuilding in my fantasy and Davies sets out a very interesting world here and while I really enjoyed the story I would have liked to see and understand more of it. This may be due to her mad ability to make things truly other that I have already mentioned. To be sure this doesn't detract from my overall awe at the series, this is just me being me and wanting to know more about how everything works in a story.
Davies creates a very interesting ride for the reader. I couldn't wait to pick up Tooth and Claw after finishing Dangerous to Know but halfway through I briefly wondered if I had made the right decision as I couldn't fathom how things were going to spin back in to a coherent narrative. I can say, with pleasure, that I was wrong about that and never doubted picking up Something Wicked when Tooth and Claw came to a close. I really can't stress this point enough, things do get confusing at points but trust the author and it'll all come together. It won't all necessarily make sense at the time, this is the otherness I keep mentioning, but it will come together and the story will be told to completion, and if you're anything like me it will be immensely rewarding.
I know, my reviews suck, I didn't talk about the story, or really even drop any hints about it but that's just going to have to do. I loved this series and sometimes you choose to talk about a thing rather than about a thing.
sumayyah_t's review
4.0
Redemption Arc
"Be the hero, Breed." In a twisting journey that begins by being attacked by a kraken while drunk abroad a pirate ship, Breed gets suckered into being the hero they ( I'm still foggy on a gender, if any) always swore that they were not. New friends, New foes, and a tale of friendship and redemption, characterized by Breed's ever enduring foul mouth. I am curious on what more book 3 could possibly offer.
"Be the hero, Breed." In a twisting journey that begins by being attacked by a kraken while drunk abroad a pirate ship, Breed gets suckered into being the hero they ( I'm still foggy on a gender, if any) always swore that they were not. New friends, New foes, and a tale of friendship and redemption, characterized by Breed's ever enduring foul mouth. I am curious on what more book 3 could possibly offer.
amyextradot's review
4.0
This starts (pretty much) where the first book ends, but by the end, you've traveled far, far from the beginning. Not a spoiler, but a head's up that this isn't a direct "sequel" to the first book. It does, however, continue Breed's story in a way that is much better than the first one, as you get to know Breed a bit better, and dare I say, start to feel for him? I may or may not have cried during the reading of this...shut up.
sarzwix's review
5.0
Just gets better
I must admit, I haven't found the humour which is supposed to be a big part of this series. I don't think I've even chucked. But regardless of that, I've enjoyed the read. I'm especially appreciative of the clever writing which has left the gender and sexuality of the main protagonist completely open to the interpretation of the reader. Total genius. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
I must admit, I haven't found the humour which is supposed to be a big part of this series. I don't think I've even chucked. But regardless of that, I've enjoyed the read. I'm especially appreciative of the clever writing which has left the gender and sexuality of the main protagonist completely open to the interpretation of the reader. Total genius. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
hisham's review
5.0
Following on soon after the events of book 1, Dangerous To Know - Breed is on the run. On the run from Breed's own conscience and inner demons, Breed's past actions and an ACTUAL Demon!
Haunted by ghosts feom the past, Breed must make a journey that none have made before, crossing continents and worlds.
This book is all about the transition from the Breed we all came to know and love in the first book - to the Breed that will be needed to save worlds.
There's a whole lot of expansion upon the world building here - and a lot of character development of Breed.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new worlds and adventures Breed will embark upon in further installments of the series - and hearing what imaginative new curses and language Breed will bless those worlds and peoples with! 😆
Haunted by ghosts feom the past, Breed must make a journey that none have made before, crossing continents and worlds.
This book is all about the transition from the Breed we all came to know and love in the first book - to the Breed that will be needed to save worlds.
There's a whole lot of expansion upon the world building here - and a lot of character development of Breed.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new worlds and adventures Breed will embark upon in further installments of the series - and hearing what imaginative new curses and language Breed will bless those worlds and peoples with! 😆
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