Reviews

Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire

simonisafangirlie's review against another edition

3.0

This was a ver visual story!!! I loved all the cryptid lore!!!

analicia_simar's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I did not pick this book up for its cover. I wanted a fun urban fantasy, and that's exactly what I received. Bonus points for referencing Babylon 5. 

jenhurst's review against another edition

4.0

I’ve had a mixed experience reading Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant. I loved the wayward children, middlegame and into the drowning deep but then found the newsfeed series and paresiteology relied on dumb protagonists to advance the plot. Then the first two October daye books were just a super weak start to an urban fantasy. This one exceeded my expectations of her urban fantasy and a first book in an urban fantasy series. The series is a lot more fun and not as serious as the October daye books. It involves cryptids and a variety of magical creatures and developed the start of an intriguing world. I really enjoyed it and am excited to read more of the series.

siu_rose's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

So much fun! So, this was a reread because I was sick and looking for something that was lighter, and I enjoyed it more on the reread than I remember doing the first time around. Maybe because I’m used with the setting and know to expect all the off-the-wall stuff. Anyway, I love Verity, and this was just what I needed. 

gt_guest's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

katieinca's review against another edition

4.0

I have always liked Seanan McGuire's... ethos? Aesthetic? Cut of her jib? Something. But the Toby Daye books generally left me feeling "Hey that was fun, maybe I'll read another one in a year or so," and the Wayward Children are too emo for me. But THIS - this is the McGuire series for me. No faerie politics or star crossed childhood sweethearts, and no time for brooding because there's a mystery to solve and important stabbing and kicking to do. Tons of silliness, but not (as I feared) make-you-sigh cheese. More like... gleeful irreverence. Occasional absurdity. For example, hordes of religious mice that yell "Hail!" whenever you enter the apartment. Fingers crossed that they stay this fun.

kris7's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

brianne_k's review against another edition

3.0

*3.5/5*

Decent enough start to a series. I am continuing with it.
I picked this up because I love Seanan McGuire's wayward children series, and I love Urban Fantasy.
I love reading about creatures.. so all the cryptids in this series are bound to be entertaining. And the Aeslin mice are everything. HAIL!

rosemary_for_remembrance's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

3.5

wolfnotter's review

4.0

Character: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 7
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 7
CAWPILE: 7.57

This was a fun and easy read. I am glad it was recommended to me. Verity is my type of crude but funny female protagonist. Dominic eventually won me over and I appreciate his character growth. I think I want to die for Istas. I definitely will be reading the other books as a good break from some of my longer, darker stories.