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setaian's review
3.0
When her father shows up on her doorstep, Jade's first thought is to slam the door in his face. Then she learns that 11 people have been murdered at the cult compound that was her home. She returns to hunt down the killer and end the curse.
Murder of Crows isn't all that original but even if it doesn't deliver any surprises it's entertaining enough.
Murder of Crows isn't all that original but even if it doesn't deliver any surprises it's entertaining enough.
heyt's review
4.0
I found this installation to be just as short and charming as the first. In this episode we get to see more into Jade's background and where she came from before she encountered her adoptive family. I think I liked this one because we see how fallible Jade is. She is not perfect and has to deal with the consequences of her actions despite her best intentions.
secre's review
3.0
Murder of Crows did more with plot and character development than Justice Calls did, but it is still let down by an exceptionally short length, rushed through plot and not quite enough character development. It is an improvement, but that certainly doesn't make it a book of the year or anything similar.
The plot is somewhat more complex this time around but it could have been expanded hugely; there is a certain amount of development of Jade Crow's shifter family and their cult-like fanaticism, however it isn't delved into enough to make it believable let alone fully fledged. Pun fully intended. A series of gruesome murders however is something to get your teeth into and it's a pity that this isn't explored more thoroughly rather than Jade just rushing off to do her lone wolf sorcerer thing and leaving all the other characters trailing behind.
There are new characters introduced and they aren't fleshed out at all; everyone except Jade and Alek are virtually 2D and all of Jade's friends from the previous episode have been left at home for this adventure. This leaves us with two semi-fleshed out characters and a whole host of 2D newbies which isn't quite such good going if we're being really honest here. However, at least Jade becomes human and the whole romance malarky is on the downer here...nothing worse than a fantasy trying to be a cheap romance.
I do however wish that Jade would stop being weak and wimpy and falling over therefore needing to be carried home by the big strong man. Surely once is enough for that plot device?
Either way, this skims a three star rating which is an improvement on the previous novella thing, but again, if they hadn't been bought as a set then I certainly wouldn't be purchasing the third off the back of the experience.
The plot is somewhat more complex this time around but it could have been expanded hugely; there is a certain amount of development of Jade Crow's shifter family and their cult-like fanaticism, however it isn't delved into enough to make it believable let alone fully fledged. Pun fully intended. A series of gruesome murders however is something to get your teeth into and it's a pity that this isn't explored more thoroughly rather than Jade just rushing off to do her lone wolf sorcerer thing and leaving all the other characters trailing behind.
There are new characters introduced and they aren't fleshed out at all; everyone except Jade and Alek are virtually 2D and all of Jade's friends from the previous episode have been left at home for this adventure. This leaves us with two semi-fleshed out characters and a whole host of 2D newbies which isn't quite such good going if we're being really honest here. However, at least Jade becomes human and the whole romance malarky is on the downer here...nothing worse than a fantasy trying to be a cheap romance.
I do however wish that Jade would stop being weak and wimpy and falling over therefore needing to be carried home by the big strong man. Surely once is enough for that plot device?
Either way, this skims a three star rating which is an improvement on the previous novella thing, but again, if they hadn't been bought as a set then I certainly wouldn't be purchasing the third off the back of the experience.
redhairedashreads's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Jade is trying to build and train her power for the fight with Samir. In this book we get a look at her past and her dysfunctional family. She has to face her family's past crimes and defeat a killer.
I am really like Jade and her struggle to survive. Her and Alek are a cute couple but I wonder how their relationship will go after these events. Onto the next book.
Jade is trying to build and train her power for the fight with Samir. In this book we get a look at her past and her dysfunctional family. She has to face her family's past crimes and defeat a killer.
I am really like Jade and her struggle to survive. Her and Alek are a cute couple but I wonder how their relationship will go after these events. Onto the next book.
slc333's review
4.0
3.5 stars. Great to get some background on Jade and where/how she grew up. There is also an interesting revelation about where her powers may originate which I suspect will play a part in the future.
pages_and_procrastination's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
a_h_haga's review against another edition
3.0
REREAD 2019
Rereading in preparation to reading [b:Magic to the Bone|29558243|Magic to the Bone (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress, #7)|Annie Bellet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1458469174l/29558243._SY75_.jpg|49434964] for the first time
Rating: 2.5/5 stars
Sooooo, yeah. I find this book both enjoyable and annoying.
Why I like it:
It takes the action out of Jade's home town - as mentioned in the original review. This is something we don't see this early in a series, because the action often comes to the MC, not the other way around, which is something that annoy me. Sure, the action here was staged to draw the MC, but still, I like the fact that they moved away from her home.
What does annoy me, however, is how stupid Jade is here. I understand she has trust issues and everything, but the way she does things here seem a bit like the author needed to create some drama, and not something Jade would do, especially considering how much she talks about not splitting the party and talking things through.
I will be honest. I considered giving this a 2/5 star rating now when rereading, but it isn't quite that bad, so instead there's a 2.5/5 star rating for my second listen.
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I continue listening to this series as an audiobook.
''Murder of Crows'' is the second book in this series, and while it had a lot of great things, it wasn't just as great as the first one.
What captured me with the first book was that it was all so easy. It was a fast paced story with interesting characters that I could connect too.
I still connect to them, and I loved that already in book two of the series we're brought out of Jade's home and get a glimpst into her past, but while all that was great, I got a feeling things were a bit rushed.
The whole thing with Alec was easy in the first book, but here it was complicated from even before the story started!
So I'm still listening to the series, and will continue buying the books, but I think book three needs to grow if I'm gonna continue liking it as much
Rereading in preparation to reading [b:Magic to the Bone|29558243|Magic to the Bone (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress, #7)|Annie Bellet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1458469174l/29558243._SY75_.jpg|49434964] for the first time
Rating: 2.5/5 stars
Sooooo, yeah. I find this book both enjoyable and annoying.
Why I like it:
It takes the action out of Jade's home town - as mentioned in the original review. This is something we don't see this early in a series, because the action often comes to the MC, not the other way around, which is something that annoy me. Sure, the action here was staged to draw the MC, but still, I like the fact that they moved away from her home.
What does annoy me, however, is how stupid Jade is here. I understand she has trust issues and everything, but the way she does things here seem a bit like the author needed to create some drama, and not something Jade would do, especially considering how much she talks about not splitting the party and talking things through.
I will be honest. I considered giving this a 2/5 star rating now when rereading, but it isn't quite that bad, so instead there's a 2.5/5 star rating for my second listen.
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I continue listening to this series as an audiobook.
''Murder of Crows'' is the second book in this series, and while it had a lot of great things, it wasn't just as great as the first one.
What captured me with the first book was that it was all so easy. It was a fast paced story with interesting characters that I could connect too.
I still connect to them, and I loved that already in book two of the series we're brought out of Jade's home and get a glimpst into her past, but while all that was great, I got a feeling things were a bit rushed.
The whole thing with Alec was easy in the first book, but here it was complicated from even before the story started!
So I'm still listening to the series, and will continue buying the books, but I think book three needs to grow if I'm gonna continue liking it as much
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
Why? That's the question I ask a lot and it doesn't really get an answer. Usually, that's fine but I don't think I will ever get a satisfactory answer to the many questions I've collected by reading this series.
This book deals with Jade's family and where she grew up. Something is wrong and her father comes to ask for Jade's help. Stuff happens and no one is happy with the results.
I like the GameLit vibe of the series. I like the characters in Jade's life. I still don't understand how a 50+ year old sorceress can be as clueless and immature as Jade. Or why such a person would be attractive to Alek.
The writing is okay but the book was like a teasing appetizer. It was good and you're ready for a tasty main course but there isn't one.
Why? That's the question I ask a lot and it doesn't really get an answer. Usually, that's fine but I don't think I will ever get a satisfactory answer to the many questions I've collected by reading this series.
This book deals with Jade's family and where she grew up. Something is wrong and her father comes to ask for Jade's help. Stuff happens and no one is happy with the results.
I like the GameLit vibe of the series. I like the characters in Jade's life. I still don't understand how a 50+ year old sorceress can be as clueless and immature as Jade. Or why such a person would be attractive to Alek.
The writing is okay but the book was like a teasing appetizer. It was good and you're ready for a tasty main course but there isn't one.
traditionson's review against another edition
5.0
Dark
This a heart stirring story which is very dark and twisted. I had moments when I couldn’t believe how they had not seen or chose not to see the darkness within them. This really shows why she hates the people who bore her and also the darkness she comes from. Cults are dangerous not just because of policies but also the way it twists your mind.
This a heart stirring story which is very dark and twisted. I had moments when I couldn’t believe how they had not seen or chose not to see the darkness within them. This really shows why she hates the people who bore her and also the darkness she comes from. Cults are dangerous not just because of policies but also the way it twists your mind.