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ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
This was a different take on urban fantasy. I liked the originality of the main character. I liked the originality of the monster. It was a good, quick listen. Lots of action. Some laughs. Fun!
amandall's review against another edition
3.0
Grave Beginnings is a novel packed with humor, jokes, puns, pop-culture references, and a lot of cool creatures. A unique take on the urban fantasy world with great captivating characters who throw hilarious moments out like they just can’t stop.
It’s no small thing to compare this up and coming author with Jim Butcher, but R.R. Virdi has set up in the first book of this series, a lot more questions asked than answered and leaves this reader excited to read the next book.
It’s no small thing to compare this up and coming author with Jim Butcher, but R.R. Virdi has set up in the first book of this series, a lot more questions asked than answered and leaves this reader excited to read the next book.
philibin's review against another edition
3.0
(3.45 Stars)
I love the concept for this. The writing is good, the characters are unique. If you like Richard Kadrey or Stephen Blackmoore you should like this book.
While some of the events stretch believability. it is fun enough to make up for it. I will read the next book in this series.
I love the concept for this. The writing is good, the characters are unique. If you like Richard Kadrey or Stephen Blackmoore you should like this book.
While some of the events stretch believability. it is fun enough to make up for it. I will read the next book in this series.
archie_author's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so good, it gave me such a fright I had to put it down. I'm too claustrophobic to read the author's description of being in a grave.
abigcoffeedragon's review against another edition
5.0
I know that this shows as 5 stars, but it is more of 4 & 1/2. This is not a perfect book, but this is the closest thing that I have read in a while the nears perfection.
The Main Character? My kind of humor and saracasm with a mixture of world-building that is not shoved down your throat.
The Side Kick? Comes in at a good time in the story and adds to the world building and story.
I enjoy the mythology of this world and the way things worked. The only caviat, which loses the half a star, is that there is a couple of moments of Deus Ex Machina that made things happen a bit too convenient. Other than those couple of moments, I enjoyed this enough to continue into the next the next in the series.
The Main Character? My kind of humor and saracasm with a mixture of world-building that is not shoved down your throat.
The Side Kick? Comes in at a good time in the story and adds to the world building and story.
I enjoy the mythology of this world and the way things worked. The only caviat, which loses the half a star, is that there is a couple of moments of Deus Ex Machina that made things happen a bit too convenient. Other than those couple of moments, I enjoyed this enough to continue into the next the next in the series.
jasonabbott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
myfrogmonster's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I grabbed this to read after a short story in this series appeared in an anthology. I loved the idea in this series. A Noir style mystery with a very interesting twist. What I discovered with this book was that shorter was better. This full length story dragged on. As much as I loved the concept it moved painfully forward. I kept looking at the percent complete on my kindle and sighing. It's not bad, I liked the story, the characters, and the entire concept. It's just Looooonnnnnngggggg.
simiray's review against another edition
5.0
Grave Beginnings is probably the most misleading title that a book could ever have. There is absolutely nothing Grave about the Beginning of the Grave Report series. This book was the first experience I had with Urban Fantasy, and it made me fall in love. So much so that it has added a few new authors to my to-read list.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal that has become so popular. This could have been a story taken right from the pages of a Supernatural script with a whole new spin on the world. It's fantastic. You must try it. The witty and caustic remarks of the main character Vincent Graves never ceases to disappoint in providing unlimited amusement, and the leading lady, Detective Camilla Ortiz helps keep him in line in their race to find out what is killing people in a modern every-day world that is not so every day.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal that has become so popular. This could have been a story taken right from the pages of a Supernatural script with a whole new spin on the world. It's fantastic. You must try it. The witty and caustic remarks of the main character Vincent Graves never ceases to disappoint in providing unlimited amusement, and the leading lady, Detective Camilla Ortiz helps keep him in line in their race to find out what is killing people in a modern every-day world that is not so every day.