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Battle Ground

Jim Butcher

4.25 AVERAGE

adventurous dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Oh, this one hurt. A massive emotional rollercoaster. But also had some great moments. I am so glad I waited to read Peace Talks, so I had this one ready to read straight after it.

Every major player (and even minor ones) all came together to help save their city from Ethniu and all her allies. It was just a crazy, lengthy battle, with so much death and destruction, but also twists, plotting, and some real heartache.

I loved this book, and I can't wait (though I know I'll have to!) for the next one.

Jim Butcher is trying to kill me. I won't get into spoilers, but two major things happen that made my jaw drop and my heart race. pThe series is awesome, and it keeps getting better. I'm excited, and terrified, to see what the future holds for the series.
challenging dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Dar's view

His best and worst book yet. His best because he did it again. He took me away to a.completely different world. His worst because he made me mourn for friends lost. I will only ever find them in past books. Thank Mr. Butcher
adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book is packed with action, but also feels like it should have been the second half of Peace talks if both books where one book. As they feel like they are more of the same story. Not much detective/mystery though sadly enough, even if there are some hints that there might be things happening we will only learn about in the book that is currently being written. Ah well,  maybe if I ever come back to this series I can see where this all is going to.

This book was perfect.
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Probably the worst of the Dresden books in my opinion. Lots of over the top action, but no real pause, no growth, and some major women as plot devices vibes. Still fun though.