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A review by ria_mhrj
Shadows Before the Sun by Kelly Gay
5.0
The Hour of Dust and Ashes ended in such a traumatising way, I was very concerned that Shadows Before the Sun would leave me in a sobbing heap in a darkened corner somewhere. Fortunately, five bright shiny stars were on the horizon...
Charlie Madigan's world is just so cleverly realised. Creatures of heaven and hell are grounded in realism and with such rich cultures that each book continues to explore in vivid detail. We spend most of our time with the Sirens in this book and the society is carefully described, ensuring that though we may not like everything we encounter, it makes an odd sort of sense.
And then there's Charlie herself. Flawed and feisty and fantastic, she sets a high bar for urban fantasy heroines and is definitely someone you would want fighting in your corner when the chips are down. The dynamics with Rex, Emma, Bryn and the surprising friendship with Sandra all help to reinforce the kind of woman Charlie is and the challenges she faces. And then there's Hank. I'll say no more.
And now I face the problem I have with countless other series. When I read the entries as they release, I then must endure the waiting game for the next book. Sigh. First world problems.
Charlie Madigan's world is just so cleverly realised. Creatures of heaven and hell are grounded in realism and with such rich cultures that each book continues to explore in vivid detail. We spend most of our time with the Sirens in this book and the society is carefully described, ensuring that though we may not like everything we encounter, it makes an odd sort of sense.
And then there's Charlie herself. Flawed and feisty and fantastic, she sets a high bar for urban fantasy heroines and is definitely someone you would want fighting in your corner when the chips are down. The dynamics with Rex, Emma, Bryn and the surprising friendship with Sandra all help to reinforce the kind of woman Charlie is and the challenges she faces. And then there's Hank. I'll say no more.
And now I face the problem I have with countless other series. When I read the entries as they release, I then must endure the waiting game for the next book. Sigh. First world problems.