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mari1532's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It took me a bit to get into the story even with the performative audio. The beginning of the book is chaotic. We start with the horrid tragedy of a dog being killed. Although it becomes apparent Andrews decided to start here as the story unfolds, it is a very heartwrenching place to begin. Also, the attempt at comedic relief with Seth's behaviour immediately following Dena's confronting him about the death seemed in poor taste in addition to being stupid.
I also had a problem with how the police officer's relationship with Dina is addressed. Dina tries to explain that he has magical abilities that have manifested in a strong sense of intuition, but he is harassing Dina. He has no evidence to suspect her yet continues arriving at her home. However, she continues to reiterate that he is a nice man.
Overall, this was an interesting book with an interesting take on supernatural characters. The romance angle is not highly detailed in this book and in many ways, it appears that Dina and Seth hate each other, but not in an enemies-to-lovers kind of way, rather as siblings fighting way.
This is a fun read, but if you want a detailed, romantic, supernatural drama this is not for you. This is book is for you more if you love supernatural intrigue with a dash of romance and chaotic attempts to control political dynamics while hiding from humans.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Ich habe dieses Buch vor sieben Jahren zum ersten Mal gelesen und war damals hin und weg vom Buch. Über die Jahre, habe ich mir auch die anderen Teile der Reihe gekauft und gewartet, bis alle übersetzt werden. Da jedoch anscheinend nicht alle übersetzt werden, habe ich mich jetzt wieder an die Reihe gewagt und den ersten Band noch einmal gelesen. Leider muss ich sagen, dass er mir nicht mehr so gut gefällt, wie vor sieben Jahren. Das Buch war nicht schlecht, aber auch nicht besonders gut.
Das Buch hat auch eine kleine Dreiecksbeziehung, was ich mittlerweile gar nicht mehr mag. Die ist aber in diesem Buch wirklich minimal. Dina ist sich bewusst, dass zwei Männer an ihr interessiert sind, aber eigentlich ist es ihr recht egal. Ich wüsste nicht einmal, welches "Team" ich in diesem Buch wäre. Der Werwolf Sean ist arrogant und der Vampir Arland komisch. Schön ist aber, dass die beiden Männer im Ernstfall zusammenhalten. Eine wirkliche Liebesbeziehung kommt in diesem Band aber nicht vor.
Ich finde die Idee mit dem magischen Gasthaus sehr kreativ und toll. Man kann es sich richtig gut bildlich vorstellen, wie sich das Gasthaus bewegen kann und reagiert. Spannend sind auch die vielen verschiedenen Kreaturen. Mich fasziniert es immer wieder aufs Neue, dass man noch immer Kreaturen und Wesen erfinden kann, die man noch nicht kennt.
Leider war das Buch nicht so gut, wie ich es in Erinnerung hatte. Dennoch war es nicht schlecht. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Teile.
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Cannibalism, Colonisation, and War
lorienkittybooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
lectora21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
gondorgirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
librarymouse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
This novel doesn't quite cross into police brutality, but there is a law enforcement officer who harasses the main character because he can sense something off about her and her house (the magic)