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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Jodi Taylor once again writes a book that's difficult to review and impossible to put down.
The narrative style often feels disjointed but somehow it works.
The narrative style often feels disjointed but somehow it works.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A marvellous read, albeit a little bit 'untidy' when compared to White Silence.
Jodi Taylor is DEFINITELY my favourite author, practically on a par with Sir Terry Pratchett in terms of literary appeal (for me, at least).
The delicate and complex relationship between Elizabeth and Michael Jones is captivating, almost breathtaking at times, with a poignancy that is very deep indeed.
With a few well-placed utterances, the puzzle surrounding Elizabeth's origins deepens, and the unexpected addition of a mysterious, seemingly immortal young man adds a new dimension to the series. I could have done without the women-only village, though, hence the 'untidy' comment.
I was really worried that this would be a duology, but "wait, there's more" seems to be a distinct possibility, as the Sorensen thingy is by no means dealt with, and ....
Jodi Taylor is DEFINITELY my favourite author, practically on a par with Sir Terry Pratchett in terms of literary appeal (for me, at least).
The delicate and complex relationship between Elizabeth and Michael Jones is captivating, almost breathtaking at times, with a poignancy that is very deep indeed.
With a few well-placed utterances, the puzzle surrounding Elizabeth's origins deepens, and the unexpected addition of a mysterious, seemingly immortal young man adds a new dimension to the series. I could have done without the women-only village, though, hence the 'untidy' comment.
I was really worried that this would be a duology, but "wait, there's more" seems to be a distinct possibility, as the Sorensen thingy is by no means dealt with, and ....
Not as good as the first.
Still a good book, but felt a little disjointed. As though she was trying to squeeze too much in. The story of the stones felt rushed, but saying all that I rompes through it in a few hours and very much enjoyed it. I’ll definitely read the next in the series.
Still a good book, but felt a little disjointed. As though she was trying to squeeze too much in. The story of the stones felt rushed, but saying all that I rompes through it in a few hours and very much enjoyed it. I’ll definitely read the next in the series.
Absolute perfection, though I was a tad confused at times about what was going on, but that could be just me. Jodi Taylor is one of my all time favourite authors and I will pick up anything she writes. Ok, I listen to all of them on audible, don't judge, I have a busy life these days. Plus the narrators are so good I just want to listen to them instead. This series is unlike anything out there, truly imaginative and you never know what's going to happen next. The characters are richly drawn and the dialogues is outrageously funny at times, and so beautiful and sad at others. I am shit at reviewing her stuff because it truly is beyond words, and she deserves better than what I can say. Life is so much better with Jodi Taylor . Man another one I read where I forgot to bookmark my favourite quotes. IT was just that good I didn't want to stop and take notes.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
If I could give this book 6 stars I would. Another incredible book by Jodi Taylor!!!!
This series defies description. It's labelled paranormal but that always makes me think of vampires and shifters - so far there are none of them. What we do have is Elizabeth Cage, a woman with a supernatural ability to read people's auras, although she refers to them more prosaically as people's colours. After her husband died in a car accident she was held in a secure mental institute where her husband's former boss, Dr Sorenson, tried to get her to use her talents for his own political ends. Rescued by a fellow inmate Michael Jones, who turned out to be a James Bond-esque spy and all round bad-ass, she thought she had found the quiet peaceful life she craved, until Jones' betrayal forced her to flee her home.
What happens next is a charming, scary, thrilling mixture of childhood fairytales come to life, mysterious otherworld creatures, daring rescues, creepy rituals and a village which reminded me very much of a super scary children's TV series I watched when I was a child. All these threads are effortlessly woven together with Jodi Taylor's customary humour, sarcasm and gentle romance. Each and every one of her characters is fully realised and finely nuanced. I loved all of them, old and new, good and bad.
Can't wait for the next one.
What happens next is a charming, scary, thrilling mixture of childhood fairytales come to life, mysterious otherworld creatures, daring rescues, creepy rituals and a village which reminded me very much of a super scary children's TV series I watched when I was a child. All these threads are effortlessly woven together with Jodi Taylor's customary humour, sarcasm and gentle romance. Each and every one of her characters is fully realised and finely nuanced. I loved all of them, old and new, good and bad.
Can't wait for the next one.
I'm not sure what to think of this book but I did pick it up not knowing its the second in a series so that may be a part of my feelings towards it.
I'm not sure what the plot is, it's like 3 or 4 different stories weaved Into one but the stitching is loose and they don't really seem to fit together quite right. It's like when someone starts a story but is reminded of another and starts telling that one then a different one before finishing the first. Lots of good ideas for a story but instead of fleshing them out and making each their own, rammed them all into one book.
Time also seemed to move in a odd way, slow but fast, many times it seemed like months must have past but actually it was a week or two.
I didn't not enjoy it though so will go back and read the first, it may make a lot more sense to me then.
I'm not sure what the plot is, it's like 3 or 4 different stories weaved Into one but the stitching is loose and they don't really seem to fit together quite right. It's like when someone starts a story but is reminded of another and starts telling that one then a different one before finishing the first. Lots of good ideas for a story but instead of fleshing them out and making each their own, rammed them all into one book.
Time also seemed to move in a odd way, slow but fast, many times it seemed like months must have past but actually it was a week or two.
I didn't not enjoy it though so will go back and read the first, it may make a lot more sense to me then.