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adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Dresden Files, book eight is here and major changes are on the horizon for Harry.
It's been a while since Dead Beat and Harry is having trouble settling into his new life as a Warden - stopping dark wizards is great, but it doesn't sit right with him executing teenagers who don't even know what they did wrong. So when the daughter of an old friend calls in need of help (and with a mystery to solve), he's eager to jump back into his old detective days and help her out. But this time, the problem might not be the monsters, but his own allies. . .
As I've mentioned in my other reviews for books in this series, there's not a lot to talk about in many ways. If you're already read this far, you know what to expect. There's witty dialogue, there's fast action, there's a few side characters that get their own subplots, and there's a ton of "Wait, WHAT" moments.
Sadly, this book really didn't grab me the way some of the others have. I think the problem was that I read it too slowly, only a chapter or two at a time, and it didn't allow me to get swept up in the action the way I might usually and left me feeling like everything was a bit scattershot and oddly paced. Nothing that ruined my enjoyment of the story, but again, not one of the stronger entries. I think this book was more interesting for me as set-up, as several things are introduced that I predict will have major effects on the story as we go forward.
There's also a subplot involving a teenage girl developing a crush on Harry which, while he doesn't take advantage, is very uncomfortable to read about and I really wish it had been left out or toned down a bit.
Overall, more of a setup book than an entry that stands on its own, but still definitely has some stand-out moments.
It's been a while since Dead Beat and Harry is having trouble settling into his new life as a Warden - stopping dark wizards is great, but it doesn't sit right with him executing teenagers who don't even know what they did wrong. So when the daughter of an old friend calls in need of help (and with a mystery to solve), he's eager to jump back into his old detective days and help her out. But this time, the problem might not be the monsters, but his own allies. . .
As I've mentioned in my other reviews for books in this series, there's not a lot to talk about in many ways. If you're already read this far, you know what to expect. There's witty dialogue, there's fast action, there's a few side characters that get their own subplots, and there's a ton of "Wait, WHAT" moments.
Sadly, this book really didn't grab me the way some of the others have. I think the problem was that I read it too slowly, only a chapter or two at a time, and it didn't allow me to get swept up in the action the way I might usually and left me feeling like everything was a bit scattershot and oddly paced. Nothing that ruined my enjoyment of the story, but again, not one of the stronger entries. I think this book was more interesting for me as set-up, as several things are introduced that I predict will have major effects on the story as we go forward.
There's also a subplot involving a teenage girl developing a crush on Harry which, while he doesn't take advantage, is very uncomfortable to read about and I really wish it had been left out or toned down a bit.
Overall, more of a setup book than an entry that stands on its own, but still definitely has some stand-out moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Addiction
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Adult/minor relationship
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