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antarachowdhury's review against another edition
4.0
Kalayna Price's second installment in this series is a great addition, with another captivating mystery. In this book there's is a series of murders (with only feet left behind as evidence), as well as some magical constructs popping up around the city, and Alex is on the case to find out who's responsible. Once again, I loved the world-building and magical aspects.
My thoughts on this book are almost the same as the first one - except this time I'm knocking off a star since my problems from the first book still remained. For one, while I appreciated that we finally got some answers about Falin and his backstory, it took way too long, and it was frustrating that we had to wait all the way until near the end of the book. It just doesn't make sense why Alex wouldn't have pressed him for answers before (I mean, I get that she wouldn't pester him for his entire life story, but at least find out where he's been for the past month and why he showed up injured!). She just asked once and then dropped it.
Also, there was still absolutely no development with Death's character. We still know nothing about him, and I don't feel any chemistry between him and Alex, since he's barely in the book and whenever he does show up, it's the same repetition of Alex saying he's like her best friend and that she's attracted to him. But I don't feel the attraction or any bond between them because once again, Price tells rather than shows us.
I read the synopsis and some of the reviews for the next book and it seems like we'll finally learn more about Death. Now that we have some answers about Falin and I know I'll be getting some about Death, hopefully I'll enjoy the next book without getting frustrated at parts.
My thoughts on this book are almost the same as the first one - except this time I'm knocking off a star since my problems from the first book still remained. For one, while I appreciated that we finally got some answers about Falin and his backstory, it took way too long, and it was frustrating that we had to wait all the way until near the end of the book. It just doesn't make sense why Alex wouldn't have pressed him for answers before (I mean, I get that she wouldn't pester him for his entire life story, but at least find out where he's been for the past month and why he showed up injured!). She just asked once and then dropped it.
Also, there was still absolutely no development with Death's character. We still know nothing about him, and I don't feel any chemistry between him and Alex, since he's barely in the book and whenever he does show up, it's the same repetition of Alex saying he's like her best friend and that she's attracted to him. But I don't feel the attraction or any bond between them because once again, Price tells rather than shows us.
I read the synopsis and some of the reviews for the next book and it seems like we'll finally learn more about Death. Now that we have some answers about Falin and I know I'll be getting some about Death, hopefully I'll enjoy the next book without getting frustrated at parts.
nyxshadow's review against another edition
4.0
Relecture : toujours aussi top !
avis 1ère lecture : http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2013/06/alex-craft-t2-danse-funebre-kalayna.html
avis 1ère lecture : http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2013/06/alex-craft-t2-danse-funebre-kalayna.html
nyxshadow's review against another edition
4.0
Relecture : toujours aussi top !
avis 1ère lecture : http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2013/06/alex-craft-t2-danse-funebre-kalayna.html
avis 1ère lecture : http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2013/06/alex-craft-t2-danse-funebre-kalayna.html
heyt's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second in the Alex Craft series and the character is still likeable. I read this quickly and was on the most part entertained by it. I did however get a little second hand embarrassment from Alex as she seemed to be heading a little bit into special snowflake territory with this one. There are noticeable changes to her powers contributed to the ramifications of the first book but the fact that these new changes are omgsorare make me cringe a bit. There is a greater emphasis on the world of faerie making it definitely stand out from the normal urban fantasy fare. I'll probably continue on with this series but it won't be in an omg I just can't wait sort of way.
alice2000's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as good as [b:Grave Witch|9323761|Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1)|Kalayna Price|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1301316287s/9323761.jpg|10865876] in terms of character or plot, but still a good read. I had a little trouble giving it my attention through the first half, but by the end it was rolling right along. Bonus points for more PC.
funsizelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as the first title, and left a lot of plot threads hanging. However, that's normal in urban fantasy and just means I need to read the third book soon - before I forget about those dangling threads.
Narrator sounded better in this one. Either I'm getting used to her narration style or she's getting more comfortable with the characters.
Narrator sounded better in this one. Either I'm getting used to her narration style or she's getting more comfortable with the characters.
karinajean's review against another edition
4.0
I read the first one of this series a while ago and it took a few chapters to remember who was who and what was going on. this book was well paced, though, and kept me up until I finished it.
mboyea's review against another edition
5.0
Whenever the first book in a series is really good, I am both leery and excited to start the second. It is hard to imagine that the next book can be just as good, if not better, than the first. And there are plenty of series where the second book simply falls short. This series, is not the case
From beginning to end, Kalayna Price pulls the reader into Alex's story and makes you want to never stop reading. Who is Alex really? Is she human? Is she fae? Or both? Who is Falin? What is going on with Death? Is her old best friend the one causing all the trouble?
I absolutely loved the plot twist at the end of the book. I adore books where I am surprised. If I can figure out what will happen, I get bored. This is one of many reasons why I loved this book.
The only part that I am not fond of is the love triangle going on with Falin and Death. Alex needs to make up her mind and stop leading them both on. Although she is not actively leading them on, by not telling them to stop, she is encouraging their infatuations. She needs to decide who she has feelings for and let that be the end of it.
5/5 stars for me and I cannot wait to read the third book!
From beginning to end, Kalayna Price pulls the reader into Alex's story and makes you want to never stop reading. Who is Alex really? Is she human? Is she fae? Or both? Who is Falin? What is going on with Death? Is her old best friend the one causing all the trouble?
I absolutely loved the plot twist at the end of the book. I adore books where I am surprised. If I can figure out what will happen, I get bored. This is one of many reasons why I loved this book.
The only part that I am not fond of is the love triangle going on with Falin and Death. Alex needs to make up her mind and stop leading them both on. Although she is not actively leading them on, by not telling them to stop, she is encouraging their infatuations. She needs to decide who she has feelings for and let that be the end of it.
5/5 stars for me and I cannot wait to read the third book!
vaderbird's review against another edition
3.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish