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tmholsman_1994's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5) I was hooked from the first chapter just like I was in the first book. I really enjoyed this storyline with the basilisk, even though I am tariffed of snakes, but by the end I got a somewhat new appreciation for them. While I don't condone the m*rders that happens at the hands of the Sisters of Serpens, but that's just a minor complaint compared to the story itself.
Overall a great storyline and continuation of the series and Petra's search for herself and her father. Can't wait to get to book three.
Overall a great storyline and continuation of the series and Petra's search for herself and her father. Can't wait to get to book three.
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THIS SERIES AND THIS AUTHOR! Each series Laura Bickle writes is a unique voice. Dark Alchemy is especially intriguing with its magic and mythology in a weird Western big ol' mixture of superb! I was hoping that there would be a return to hang with Petra and her world and I got my wish. This is just a fantastic sequel to DARK ALCHEMY.
Petra is still reeling from the events that led her to this neck of Yellowstone and what occurred once she arrived. Now she is asked to accompany a team to help round up a giant snake that was a result of magic and alchemy.
There is also the issue with the Alchemical Tree that continues to decline. Without the Tree, the Hanged Men can't continue, so what will become of Gabe, Petra's mysterious man? It will also diminish her capability to search for her missing father.
To go anymore into the tale is to tell the whole story.
It is written so vividly that I could envision the death and mayhem, feel the heat of the desert, the roughness of Sig's coyote fur, the texture of mercury.
I can only hope that there will be more books to the series. I love it and highly recommend it.
Petra is still reeling from the events that led her to this neck of Yellowstone and what occurred once she arrived. Now she is asked to accompany a team to help round up a giant snake that was a result of magic and alchemy.
There is also the issue with the Alchemical Tree that continues to decline. Without the Tree, the Hanged Men can't continue, so what will become of Gabe, Petra's mysterious man? It will also diminish her capability to search for her missing father.
To go anymore into the tale is to tell the whole story.
It is written so vividly that I could envision the death and mayhem, feel the heat of the desert, the roughness of Sig's coyote fur, the texture of mercury.
I can only hope that there will be more books to the series. I love it and highly recommend it.
nelljustice's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic sequel!
I love the characters, the setting and the premise. There are twists and turns that surprised me and the ending was fitting. More review to come....
I love the characters, the setting and the premise. There are twists and turns that surprised me and the ending was fitting. More review to come....
colls's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
I like the main character, Petra, as well as some of the supporting characters like Maria, Mike, Frankie, etc. Sig is a great sidekick!
The story wasn't as engaging as I remember the first one being, but it was still a decent read.
The story wasn't as engaging as I remember the first one being, but it was still a decent read.
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
I give 5 stars to anything I can't put down and this was one of those. I'd call it rural fantasy and it's well done. Weird and different plot with good solid characters.
schomj's review against another edition
4.0
Starts with Petra having an internal monolog trying to figure out how to rebuild a motorcycle, including a sidecar for her animal companion Sig.
Ends, once again, with me saying "poor Cal."
Ends, once again, with me saying "poor Cal."
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