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A review by kaylo88
A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This book is the second installment in the series, and I had forgotten just how unlikeable the main character is. Generally, I don't mind an unlikeable protagonist and I often find them amusing, yet Frey's attitude makes him sound like a petulant child and the other main character "Nine Nails" isn't much better either, especially with the terms he uses to describe Frey. The dynamic between Nine Nails and Frey feels contrived and somewhat implausible, which is disappointing since the storyline is cleverly written.
The book is extremely well written and is a testament to the authors.writing skills, I really enjoyed his style and the mystery itself was well done, leaving me wanting to read more. Additionally, the incorporation of witchcraft elements were well done, striking a good balance between being intriguing but not too over the top. However, I just couldn't get past the incessant bickering between characters.
The book is extremely well written and is a testament to the authors.writing skills, I really enjoyed his style and the mystery itself was well done, leaving me wanting to read more. Additionally, the incorporation of witchcraft elements were well done, striking a good balance between being intriguing but not too over the top. However, I just couldn't get past the incessant bickering between characters.