It's a juvenile fiction book - fiction for juveniles, not Porky's-flavored juvenile humor fiction. Knowing this going in, I didn't have great expectat...moreIt's a juvenile fiction book - fiction for juveniles, not Porky's-flavored juvenile humor fiction. Knowing this going in, I didn't have great expectations of a complicated and deep plot. What I found was a well written* adventure story with very little taking down or dumbing down for the "juvenile" market.
This kinda qualified as a page-turner. Fun and engaging.
*One jarring grammatical grouse: Around page 115 or so, a character referred to a hoard of hellhounds. Now if a hoard of hellhounds is like a pod of whales, a pack of dogs or an army of ants, then so be it. It might be nice to have that defined. If it truly was referring to "a whole bunch" of hellhounds, the word is horde. Some poor kid is going to get marked down on their language test because of bad information here.(less)
Another enjoyable and light read. Gently reminds me of much of the mythology that I've forgotten!
As with the previous book, there was one glaring gra...moreAnother enjoyable and light read. Gently reminds me of much of the mythology that I've forgotten!
As with the previous book, there was one glaring grammatical error (a different one in this book). What's the deal with editors these days? Is everything left to the almighty spell-check?
The ending was a bit of a surprise and has set up some interesting directions that the story could take in the next books. I'm looking forward to following along.(less)
Loved it. Read in one sitting, and quite disappointed I don't have the next one in my hand so I can just keep reading!
The ending of the book is surpri...moreLoved it. Read in one sitting, and quite disappointed I don't have the next one in my hand so I can just keep reading!
The ending of the book is surprising - not because of any last minute plot twist but because it's a flat-out cliffhanger. You expect to/want to just turn the page and continue reading to find out where you're going next! (less)
Five books into the series and I'm not getting bored. Even reading them so closely together, I'm not finding those little annoyances at phrases or sit...moreFive books into the series and I'm not getting bored. Even reading them so closely together, I'm not finding those little annoyances at phrases or situations too often used.
Lots of action, some navel-gazing that wasn't overly sappy. I love Cherise - when the movies are made, she'll just have to be played by Kristen Chenoweth.
The sister, Sarah? Go ahead and sacrifice her to save the world (or even just to get a little rest). I can't imagine that I would mourn the loss of that character.(less)
Wow, this one's a bit tough to describe. Bad guys against worse bad guys? If it were a movie or tv show, you'd have to know "violence, sex, language"....moreWow, this one's a bit tough to describe. Bad guys against worse bad guys? If it were a movie or tv show, you'd have to know "violence, sex, language". The strange thing is that it is a quick and very entertaining read. Total escapism.
I loved the beginning of this series. After reading this, the 5th and last Dante Valentine story, I won't miss it. Looking back over the past THREE bo...moreI loved the beginning of this series. After reading this, the 5th and last Dante Valentine story, I won't miss it. Looking back over the past THREE books, there really is only enough plot for one novel. The rest was whining, navel-gazing and fight scenes.
While not quite as whiney as in the previous two books, the Valentine character was not redeemed in my view - Had I known then what I know now, I could easily have stopped at the end of Book 2 (Dead Man Rising).
The writing's good. The fight scenes are good. I like the morphing of names and places in this future world. Love the whole religious war concept.
I won't abandon this author (though her books are notoriously hard to find even though I live less than 30 miles from her). I'll try another series - but I'll cut bait much earlier if it's necessary.(less)
Still loving the series. After 7 books, there's still no whining, still no "everyone's out to get me" vibe, still no forays off into side stories that...moreStill loving the series. After 7 books, there's still no whining, still no "everyone's out to get me" vibe, still no forays off into side stories that detract from the big adventure(s).
This one seemed a bit sparse on explanations - where did the bad guy come from and how? Why do the Djinn have a blind spot (and why aren't they logical enough to admit it)? When is someone going seriously slap Ashan 'upside the head?
There's some mild and much appreciated comic relief - and even the wedding planning isn't cloying. I'm looking forward to reading book 8 of the series later this summer.(less)
I really enjoyed the beginning of this new series. Of course, it's hard to go wrong with Rachel Caine, who, I've found, writes consistently good and a...moreI really enjoyed the beginning of this new series. Of course, it's hard to go wrong with Rachel Caine, who, I've found, writes consistently good and adventurous fantasy.
Cassiel has been brought down to the level of :ugh: human, but apparently she still has a little bit of juice from her previous existence as a djinn. She has to be taught how to deal with the very basic human functions, but she seems to be able to pick up the more complex activities (motorcycle riding?) fairly quickly.
As with the author's previous kick-butt character, Joanna Baldwin, Cassiel has a pretty straightforward sense of the most direct means to deal with conflict. At times this results in social faux pas (humans have so many inconsistencies) and at other times it results in gratifying physical violence.
Sexual tension develops throughout the story, though it is by far not the point of the story - so if you're considering reading the book based on the Goodreads description of “Swift, sassy, and sexy as Laurell K. Hamilton” (where did that come from?) don't be too disappointed when Cassiel doesn't burn and yearn for the hunk of the hour.(less)
Wellll... 2 stars is "It was OK" in Goodreads-Land.
The story wasn't bad. But there were so many convenient people/events that it felt like the author...moreWellll... 2 stars is "It was OK" in Goodreads-Land.
The story wasn't bad. But there were so many convenient people/events that it felt like the authors were taking lots of shortcuts. The interpersonal relationships, especially with females, reached intimacy (not just nekkid stuff) ridiculously quickly.
And the reason that Gideon allows himself to be convinced to take on the mission? Smacks of Joe Vs. The Volcano.
I did finish the book though likely it was just because it was on audio and I was busy doing other things while listening to it.
You know what the biggest disappointment is? It's from freakin' Preston and Child. I'm a Pendergast fan and I expected SO much more from them.(less)
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