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A review by iam
Monster of the Week by F.T. Lukens
4.0
3.5 stars
Monster of the Week is the sequel to [b:The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic|34736638|The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic (The Rules, #1)|F.T. Lukens|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490892182l/34736638._SY75_.jpg|55922749], and while it was an enjoyable read it didn't really bring much new to the table.
Content warnings include: homophobia, invasion of privacy, break-in and theft, panic attack, absent parent.
I did have a good time reading the book, but to me it didn't really expand the setting or add to the first book. The character development was minimal and the plot felt much lower stake than the first book - which isn't a bad thing, but I kept expecting something bigger or worse to happen. It didn't compare to the excitement of book1.
A lot of the tension was based on Bridger's anxiety and how it lead to him doing ill adviced actions. While I can 100% relate to that personally, I still found that frustrating to read about.
I particularly liked the friendship dynamics among Bridger's friends, and the found family theme around his boss, Pavel. The subplot about Bridger's father and how it was handled and resolved was something you don't often encounter in books, especially YA ones, which I appreciated.
I received and ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Monster of the Week is the sequel to [b:The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic|34736638|The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic (The Rules, #1)|F.T. Lukens|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490892182l/34736638._SY75_.jpg|55922749], and while it was an enjoyable read it didn't really bring much new to the table.
Content warnings include: homophobia, invasion of privacy, break-in and theft, panic attack, absent parent.
I did have a good time reading the book, but to me it didn't really expand the setting or add to the first book. The character development was minimal and the plot felt much lower stake than the first book - which isn't a bad thing, but I kept expecting something bigger or worse to happen. It didn't compare to the excitement of book1.
A lot of the tension was based on Bridger's anxiety and how it lead to him doing ill adviced actions. While I can 100% relate to that personally, I still found that frustrating to read about.
I particularly liked the friendship dynamics among Bridger's friends, and the found family theme around his boss, Pavel. The subplot about Bridger's father and how it was handled and resolved was something you don't often encounter in books, especially YA ones, which I appreciated.
I received and ARC and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.