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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I don't know how I feel about this one. I liked it, but maybe not one of my all time favorite of her short stories.
So I know Adam as an eight year old boy from a different short story. It was interesting to see how different he is now. Paige seems like an interesting character, the whole council too actually. I wonder where Talia is but I will probably find out once I pick up the novel where he is a main character in (he is going to be a main right?).
A good start for these side stories. Enjoyed how the dynamic of this relationship has clearly changed a lot over time.
A short story, 0.10 in the Women of the Otherworld urban fantasy series, revolving around a core group of characters. The couple focus is on Adam and Paige.
If you're interested, there is a chronological listing of the Women of the Otherworld books on my website.
My Take
Adam and Paige are young in this, still learning their powers. And so very anxious to know what's going on. Wanting some excitement, some adventure. They're so cute.
Armstrong uses a third person protagonist point-of-view from Adam's perspective. It's okay. It's real value is in that plot inside the plot...and getting a look-in at these two when they are young.
It's a real learning experience.
The Story
It's so frustrating to be kept out of those council meetings, and Paige and Adam are determined to listen in...with that really old-school device. Only Adam's dad "catches" them outside the door and sends them out.
Out where the two see someone spying through a window. Writing in a notepad. And Paige and Adam are determined to take him down.
The Characters
Paige Winterbourne is a witch still learning her craft. Ruth is her mother and the leader of the Interracial Council as well as the leader of her coven.
Adam Vasic is a fire half-demon and Paige's best friend. Robert is Adam's dad and also on the council.
The Interracial Council is...
…an organization for supernaturals, excluding sorcerers, dedicated to preventing the misuse of power.
Leo is an Exaudio, a mid-level auditory-enhanced half-demon.
The Title
The title refers to Adam and Paige's first adventure, "The Case of the Half-Demon Spy".
If you're interested, there is a chronological listing of the Women of the Otherworld books on my website.
My Take
Adam and Paige are young in this, still learning their powers. And so very anxious to know what's going on. Wanting some excitement, some adventure. They're so cute.
Armstrong uses a third person protagonist point-of-view from Adam's perspective. It's okay. It's real value is in that plot inside the plot...and getting a look-in at these two when they are young.
It's a real learning experience.
The Story
It's so frustrating to be kept out of those council meetings, and Paige and Adam are determined to listen in...with that really old-school device. Only Adam's dad "catches" them outside the door and sends them out.
Out where the two see someone spying through a window. Writing in a notepad. And Paige and Adam are determined to take him down.
The Characters
Paige Winterbourne is a witch still learning her craft. Ruth is her mother and the leader of the Interracial Council as well as the leader of her coven.
Adam Vasic is a fire half-demon and Paige's best friend. Robert is Adam's dad and also on the council.
The Interracial Council is...
…an organization for supernaturals, excluding sorcerers, dedicated to preventing the misuse of power.
Leo is an Exaudio, a mid-level auditory-enhanced half-demon.
The Title
The title refers to Adam and Paige's first adventure, "The Case of the Half-Demon Spy".
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Three reasons to read The Case of the Half-Demon Spy:
1) Seeing Paige and Adam as young teenagers is nice, especially since their personalities come off so strongly in only 16 pages.
2) Adam's raging hormones are fun to watch.
3) The adventure is short and sweet, making for a quick read that has me appreciating Paige, Adam, and, most of all, Adam's father more than I already did.
One drawback to The Case of the Half-Demon Spy:
1) It's too short. I was getting into the story and loving the characters, but then it just ended. A series of shorts focused on Paige and Adam's teen adventures would have been really nice.
1) Seeing Paige and Adam as young teenagers is nice, especially since their personalities come off so strongly in only 16 pages.
2) Adam's raging hormones are fun to watch.
3) The adventure is short and sweet, making for a quick read that has me appreciating Paige, Adam, and, most of all, Adam's father more than I already did.
One drawback to The Case of the Half-Demon Spy:
1) It's too short. I was getting into the story and loving the characters, but then it just ended. A series of shorts focused on Paige and Adam's teen adventures would have been really nice.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A