A review by jaepingsu
First Lord's Fury by Jim Butcher

2.0

I really wish I could say this was better than the last couple in the series, but for me it was just the same level of "meh" that I've been feeling since starting this series. I probably set my expectations wrong going in, as I love his Dresden Files and was hoping for the same smart writing and great plotting, but it felt to me like this series didn't have anywhere near the personality and charm.

Spoiler

The ending in here was pretty predictable, and the levels of tension felt non-existent. I like my ultimate battles having at least some tension as to whether or not all the characters are going to make it out alive, but it just felt in here that it was a given that no one would be killed, and that Tavi would swoop in to save the day like he always does.

So, eh. Not a terrible read, and I can still see why people really enjoyed this series, but it just seemed weak to me.