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A review by nancyotoole
Celebromancy by Michael R. Underwood
3.0
Celebromancy is the second book to star Ree Reyes. Last book, Ree discovered that she was a Geekomancer, meaning that she derives magic from fandoms. In Celebromancy it looks like Ree's screenwriting career is finally ready to launch, but her quest for professional success leads her to a new, and dangerous type of magic.
I wouldn't call the Ree Reyes books by favorite paranormal series, but if you're looking for geeky fun, it's pretty much the perfect place to go. Ree remains as likable as ever, and the plethora of pop culture references, while a little overwhelming at times, can feel like a fun scavenger hunt. How many TV/movie/comic/video game/book/tabletop rpg/???? references can you pick up on? Celebromancy distances the reader from some of the characters and situation in the first book, including Eastwood and the hunt for Ree's missing mother, and instead focuses on Ree's budding screenwriting career and the magic system Celebromancy. I enjoyed learning about this new type of magic, even if it felt a little silly to me at times. The novel also features a new romantic interest for Ree: a fading starlet named Jane (who feels like a cross between Lindsey Lohan and Angelina Jolie) trying to reclaim her status.
Celebromancy is a worthwhile follow up to Geekomancy. If you enjoyed Ree's first outing, the second will probably appeal to you as well. I chose to listen to the book on audio and found that the narrator, Mary Robinette Kowal, did a great job.
I wouldn't call the Ree Reyes books by favorite paranormal series, but if you're looking for geeky fun, it's pretty much the perfect place to go. Ree remains as likable as ever, and the plethora of pop culture references, while a little overwhelming at times, can feel like a fun scavenger hunt. How many TV/movie/comic/video game/book/tabletop rpg/???? references can you pick up on? Celebromancy distances the reader from some of the characters and situation in the first book, including Eastwood and the hunt for Ree's missing mother, and instead focuses on Ree's budding screenwriting career and the magic system Celebromancy. I enjoyed learning about this new type of magic, even if it felt a little silly to me at times. The novel also features a new romantic interest for Ree: a fading starlet named Jane (who feels like a cross between Lindsey Lohan and Angelina Jolie) trying to reclaim her status.
Celebromancy is a worthwhile follow up to Geekomancy. If you enjoyed Ree's first outing, the second will probably appeal to you as well. I chose to listen to the book on audio and found that the narrator, Mary Robinette Kowal, did a great job.