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silentrequiem's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
athenezadam's review against another edition
4.0
In Kill Three Birds, in a society of bird-like humans, an investigative Hawk is tasked with solving three murders in a community. The avian-themed metaphors, caste structure, dialogue, and lifestyle all demonstrate the author's unwavering commitment to immersive world building. The magic is dynamic: ancestral in nature and strong, but not without limitations. While this story is appropriate as a novella, there is a jump from the initial investigation stages to the resolution, as though lacking a middle. This is where the mystery could deepen and the other types of magic further explored. The strongest element of this story is the uniqueness of the fantasy.
remigves's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tosmeabook27's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars, I really liked this one can't wait to read the next one.
jvilches's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lynn_webb's review against another edition
3.0
I went in with no real expectations but knew Kill Three Birds was different from anything else I’ve read previously, and I was pleasantly surprised. The characters were sometimes difficult to follow (their type and place/role within society). While seeming to start out of nowhere in the beginning, the story was beautifully woven within an incredibly unique world built by the author. I applaud the author for Carlita as I believe that representation is essential. To see Carlita referenced as they/their was amazing and unexpected. This story and its characters are creative, and although they are not terribly dynamic, they fit within the confines of this story and the world in which they live. This is my first book by this author, and I would be interested in reading more.
Voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, Nicole Givens Kurtz.
Voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, Nicole Givens Kurtz.
marta_correia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
samanthabryant's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the creativity of this fantasy world. [a:Nicole Givens Kurtz|1261738|Nicole Givens Kurtz|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1568591054p2/1261738.jpg] once again brings extra dimension to a mystery story with a fascinating speculative fiction setting and world building.
In the Kingdom of Aves, people are associated with different sorts of birds which gives them tendencies and skill-sets. Our main character is a Hawk--and hawks can see the unseen. So, she works as an investigator of crimes. The mystery that brings her to the egg of Gould involves the death of a young woman that turns out to be more than it first appeared.
A quick read, immersive and engaging. I look forward to more in the series!
In the Kingdom of Aves, people are associated with different sorts of birds which gives them tendencies and skill-sets. Our main character is a Hawk--and hawks can see the unseen. So, she works as an investigator of crimes. The mystery that brings her to the egg of Gould involves the death of a young woman that turns out to be more than it first appeared.
A quick read, immersive and engaging. I look forward to more in the series!
nichola's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 that I am generously rounding up to 3.
The world is pretty good. I like the ideas and the concepts that the author is using but the writer didnt give me much to work with terms of the villain. I knew from the moment the character appeared that they were the bad guy and I found the events tedious after that.
The magic system needed a bit more explanation to me.
I am not sure I want to read the next book. But we shall see.
The world is pretty good. I like the ideas and the concepts that the author is using but the writer didnt give me much to work with terms of the villain. I knew from the moment the character appeared that they were the bad guy and I found the events tedious after that.
The magic system needed a bit more explanation to me.
I am not sure I want to read the next book. But we shall see.