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A review by mary_soon_lee
The Ace of Skulls by Chris Wooding
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is the fourth and final book in the Ketty Jay fantasy series. It brings the adventures of the crew of the Ketty Jay to a dramatic conclusion. Once again, the perspective shifts between the crew, concentrating on their captain, Darian Frey, a rogue who finds himself embroiled in epic events. I anticipated various turns in the plot, but wasn't annoyed by doing so. I note that Slag the cat was a favorite of mine, and his small part in the plot emotionally engaged me more than the fate of the humans. Likewise, I liked Bess the golem. While I'm not the ideal reader for these adventures -- preferring more conspicuously ethical characters -- I enjoyed this.
Three and a half out of five conclusive stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
Three and a half out of five conclusive stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).