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premium_huhn's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Uiuiui, ich hab die hinteren beiden Bände jetzt so schnell hintereinander und in einem solchen Tempo gelesen, dass sie in meinem Kopf zu einer kontinulierlichen Story vermengt sind. Ich hoffe, ich kriege die Reviews sauber getrennt.
In Heartless ermittelt die hochschwangere Alexia nach Warnung durch einen ziemlich aufgelösten Geist im Fall eines geplantes Anschlags auf die Queen. Sie manövriert sich durch London und durch die menschliche und übernatürliche Gesellschaft beim Versuch, neben diesem nicht ganz irrelevanten Problem außerdem die mit der anstehenden Geburt ihres Kindes in Verbindung stehenden Unannehmlichkeiten - mordlustige Vampire etwa - in den Griff zu bekommen.
Ehrlich ... so viel mehr muss man zum Plot gar nicht wissen. Er basiert im Wesentlichen darauf, dass mehr als eine Figur ihr Hirn am Einlass zur Geschichte in der Garderobe abgegeben zu haben scheint. Ist aber auch wurscht, denn es ist ja so: In irgendeiner anderen Review hier auf Goodreads steht sinngemäß drin, dass der Plot bloß eine Ausrede sei, um mit den Charakteren abzuhängen. Und genau so ist es. Möglicherweise habe ich genau deswegen diesen Band sehr gemocht. Also jedenfalls immer dann, wenn Alexias grauenhafte Schwester nicht im Bild war. Man, ist die so eine grässliche Person und es entzieht sich absolut meinem Verständnis, wieso Alexia immer noch mit ihr spricht und sie - obwohl sie ihr offenkundig nichts Gutes will - in ihrem Haus wohnen lässt.
Naja und UFF das Ende kam unerwartet.Akeldama, das verzeihe ich dir NIE!!!) Haha, aber im Ernst - nachdem ich die Vampire schon für einigermaßen bescheuert hielt, weil sie sich allgemein ganz schön rumschubsen lassen, werden sie hier ein wenig restituiert.
Mein erklärter Lieblingscharakter ist und bleibt Lyall, aber Biffy als tragischer Werwolf-der-lieber-Vampir-geworden-wäre, ist natürlich auch prima. :)
In Heartless ermittelt die hochschwangere Alexia nach Warnung durch einen ziemlich aufgelösten Geist im Fall eines geplantes Anschlags auf die Queen. Sie manövriert sich durch London und durch die menschliche und übernatürliche Gesellschaft beim Versuch, neben diesem nicht ganz irrelevanten Problem außerdem die mit der anstehenden Geburt ihres Kindes in Verbindung stehenden Unannehmlichkeiten - mordlustige Vampire etwa - in den Griff zu bekommen.
Ehrlich ... so viel mehr muss man zum Plot gar nicht wissen. Er basiert im Wesentlichen darauf, dass mehr als eine Figur ihr Hirn am Einlass zur Geschichte in der Garderobe abgegeben zu haben scheint. Ist aber auch wurscht, denn es ist ja so: In irgendeiner anderen Review hier auf Goodreads steht sinngemäß drin, dass der Plot bloß eine Ausrede sei, um mit den Charakteren abzuhängen. Und genau so ist es. Möglicherweise habe ich genau deswegen diesen Band sehr gemocht. Also jedenfalls immer dann, wenn Alexias grauenhafte Schwester nicht im Bild war. Man, ist die so eine grässliche Person und es entzieht sich absolut meinem Verständnis, wieso Alexia immer noch mit ihr spricht und sie - obwohl sie ihr offenkundig nichts Gutes will - in ihrem Haus wohnen lässt.
Naja und UFF das Ende kam unerwartet.
Mein erklärter Lieblingscharakter ist und bleibt Lyall, aber Biffy als tragischer Werwolf-der-lieber-Vampir-geworden-wäre, ist natürlich auch prima. :)
yenteb's review
3.0
Still like Alexia, but honestly there were times where I was yelling at her for not seeing the obvious things right in front of her. And the big decision in the beginning? No. Just no. I kept hoping for that to be changed later in the book, but no such luck. Victorian times or not, why would anyone think that was a good solution? Also as a mother who's been pregnant 4 times, really really amazing what Alexia can pull off 8 months into her pregnancy and with a still healing twisted ankle no less.
Good series but starting to get a bit predictable.
Good series but starting to get a bit predictable.
stepriot's review
1.0
I find myself disliking Alexia a little more with each book. By the end of this one I loathed her, which is impressive given how many despicable characters I enjoy.
magikspells's review against another edition
5.0
I expected to go into this book and feel halfhearted as a lot of middle books in a series sometimes come across as filler. But I was totally blindsided by a lot of revelations (in a good way). Normally I can see these coming, but I wasn't expecting these. It's a good thing I was in my car alone at some parts because surely my gasps would have garnered a bit more attention then I would have wanted to explain. What can I say, 4 books in, I get invested in characters.
Nevertheless, I have the next book, which the library tried to hide from me. I'll have to see if I can muster up the awesome voices Emily Gray has on the audiobook, but alas my English accent is nonexistent.
And on a side note I hope I get to see more Biffy and Lyall. I think I have a new ship. I regret nothing.
Nevertheless, I have the next book, which the library tried to hide from me. I'll have to see if I can muster up the awesome voices Emily Gray has on the audiobook, but alas my English accent is nonexistent.
And on a side note I hope I get to see more Biffy and Lyall. I think I have a new ship. I regret nothing.
edshara's review
4.0
I can tell I'm way too invested in this world and these characters because I threw a bit of a tantrum and almost quit the book in the first chapter. I didn't like how things seemed to be going for Alexia. However, our ever practical protagonist, came up with a solution that I could live with (lol) and once fully explained I liked how it worked out for all parties involved.
This book seemed to have just about all the characters experiencing some sort of emotional turmoil at some point and I rather enjoyed seeing their depth. It was also fun and interesting to see another side to some of our more prominent characters. I especially liked the character development of Ivy. So many people underestimate her, including Alexia. And, while she's not as polished, she seems just about as good at gathering information and keeping secrets as Lord Akeldama.
I liked how the mystery in this book had a few different layers but I wasn't all that impressed. I guess I didn't understand what the character involved would have done had they succeeded in their plan. I just don't see how any place would have been safe for them, especially after what happened with Alexia in Blameless, she was hunted from England to Italy.
I loved how despite being pregnant, it was still business as usual for Alexia. She didn't let her "infant inconvenience" hamper her pursuit of solving the mystery and putting everything straight.
I didn't think it was possible but I like Felictiy even less. She just gets under my skin. Overall, Heartless is a solid addition to the series and I would highly recommend.
This book seemed to have just about all the characters experiencing some sort of emotional turmoil at some point and I rather enjoyed seeing their depth. It was also fun and interesting to see another side to some of our more prominent characters. I especially liked the character development of Ivy. So many people underestimate her, including Alexia. And, while she's not as polished, she seems just about as good at gathering information and keeping secrets as Lord Akeldama.
I liked how the mystery in this book had a few different layers but I wasn't all that impressed. I guess I didn't understand what the character involved would have done had they succeeded in their plan. I just don't see how any place would have been safe for them, especially after what happened with Alexia in Blameless, she was hunted from England to Italy.
I loved how despite being pregnant, it was still business as usual for Alexia. She didn't let her "infant inconvenience" hamper her pursuit of solving the mystery and putting everything straight.
I didn't think it was possible but I like Felictiy even less. She just gets under my skin. Overall, Heartless is a solid addition to the series and I would highly recommend.
freadomlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
This review was originally posted at https://freadomlibrary.wordpress.com/
Critically
Plot – 4 out of 5 stars
I feel like I constantly repeat myself for this entire series but I just can’t help it. The plot is fast-paced, action-packed, completely hilarious and dramatic. It’s so entertaining and surprising, things definitely picked up this time around after the slight disappointment of the last book. Definitely enjoyed this one much more.
Writing Style – 4 out of 5 stars
Again, repeating myself but I don’t care. It’s funny, historically accurate, and imaginative. It’s really verbose, there are not too many chapters but there are pretty long in length. Plus it’s detailed and very descriptive, it’s very easy to feel immersed into the plot.
Characters – 5 out of 5 stars
Said it before and I’ll say it again, I love these characters. I am definitely much happier with the representation of the personalities of the characters in this installment. Alexia is back to her awesome freaking self. She’s back to being determined, commanding and powerful. She’s sassy and totally in her element. Plus, there is an extra aspect of her that is strange still but totally adorable and I like it a lot more than the new aspect from last book. Conall is three times better than the last time. He’s still impatient as always, but he’s sweet and caring. He’s smart and powerful and I love him. The supporting characters are freaking awesome. There’s a new specific story line that I think is amazing and there’s also some new information about a particular character’s past that just blows my mind.
Emotionally
The plot was crazy! It almost felt like something from a completely different series. There was so much going on at once and I could not believe even half of it. We start off with a ghost spouting off deadly conspiracies, Alexia is in a very delicate condition, there are people trying to end her life and that’s just the beginning! There is so much action, I honestly don’t know how it all it into one book and even more, how Alexia survived it all. I didn’t really understand how she got involved into the whole plot drama that was going on. It sort of took her in by association and was not actually something she had to be a participant in. But because she is such a great and caring person, when there is a crisis that involves her friends or is part of her job description, she dives right into it with no thought behind her actions. Gotta love her. There were quite a few side plots that sprung up and started to mix together and become one giant crazy mess. It completely blew me away to be quite honest.
Alexia is amazing. If I hadn’t said it before or even if I have, she’s one of my favorite characters ever. Her condition does not slow her down at all and she is just as strong and sassy as ever. I am so glad that she is on her tip top shape even though it’s insanity that it is.
Lord Maccon is so cute in this book! There is a specific plot line that involves Lord Akeldama, Professor Lyall and Biffy and it’s completely heartbreaking and it made me want to die. Genevive or Madame Lefoux is crazy insane! This book made me kind of hate her a little bit to be quite honest. I wish I could go deeper into this, so badly!
This review was originally posted at https://freadomlibrary.wordpress.com/
Critically
Plot – 4 out of 5 stars
I feel like I constantly repeat myself for this entire series but I just can’t help it. The plot is fast-paced, action-packed, completely hilarious and dramatic. It’s so entertaining and surprising, things definitely picked up this time around after the slight disappointment of the last book. Definitely enjoyed this one much more.
Writing Style – 4 out of 5 stars
Again, repeating myself but I don’t care. It’s funny, historically accurate, and imaginative. It’s really verbose, there are not too many chapters but there are pretty long in length. Plus it’s detailed and very descriptive, it’s very easy to feel immersed into the plot.
Characters – 5 out of 5 stars
Said it before and I’ll say it again, I love these characters. I am definitely much happier with the representation of the personalities of the characters in this installment. Alexia is back to her awesome freaking self. She’s back to being determined, commanding and powerful. She’s sassy and totally in her element. Plus, there is an extra aspect of her that is strange still but totally adorable and I like it a lot more than the new aspect from last book. Conall is three times better than the last time. He’s still impatient as always, but he’s sweet and caring. He’s smart and powerful and I love him. The supporting characters are freaking awesome. There’s a new specific story line that I think is amazing and there’s also some new information about a particular character’s past that just blows my mind.
Emotionally
Spoiler
Definitely enjoyed this one a lot more than it’s predecessor but I still felt that there was something missing.The plot was crazy! It almost felt like something from a completely different series. There was so much going on at once and I could not believe even half of it. We start off with a ghost spouting off deadly conspiracies, Alexia is in a very delicate condition, there are people trying to end her life and that’s just the beginning! There is so much action, I honestly don’t know how it all it into one book and even more, how Alexia survived it all. I didn’t really understand how she got involved into the whole plot drama that was going on. It sort of took her in by association and was not actually something she had to be a participant in. But because she is such a great and caring person, when there is a crisis that involves her friends or is part of her job description, she dives right into it with no thought behind her actions. Gotta love her. There were quite a few side plots that sprung up and started to mix together and become one giant crazy mess. It completely blew me away to be quite honest.
Alexia is amazing. If I hadn’t said it before or even if I have, she’s one of my favorite characters ever. Her condition does not slow her down at all and she is just as strong and sassy as ever. I am so glad that she is on her tip top shape even though it’s insanity that it is.
Lord Maccon is so cute in this book! There is a specific plot line that involves Lord Akeldama, Professor Lyall and Biffy and it’s completely heartbreaking and it made me want to die. Genevive or Madame Lefoux is crazy insane! This book made me kind of hate her a little bit to be quite honest. I wish I could go deeper into this, so badly!
kberry513's review
5.0
It just continues to get better. I think I'm officially obsessed. I love the way Alexia refers to the baby as "the infant inconvenience" and Biffy is absolutely one of my favorite characters. I must admit, while I was shocked to find out that Lyall was responsible for the whole mess with the Kingair pack, it makes a good deal of sense. The one thing I found just slightly out of character to me was the way Lefoux freaks out and attempts to get her son back by rampaging about in a mechanical without even attempting to talk to Alexia about it. That being said, one of the main points Alexia makes about her is that she can only be trusted to be loyal to herself so I suppose it's not TOO much of a stretch. I do kind of love that due to the vampires swarming, the werewolves get kicked out of their home. And the way Lord Akeldama is going to be adopting the baby seems to be a good compromise.
morkskittar's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0