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Semiautomatic Sorceress #5
Burn The World
There’s nothing worse than being unable to trust one’s own power.
Lyssa thought the Night Goddess was her ally. After an out-of-this-world international incident, she’s no longer sure.
Despite the risks, Lyssa can’t hide on Last Remnant. A series of thefts in Miami might be far more sinister than they first appear, and the Tribunal needs their best asset to investigate.
Reputation is a double-edged sword.
Lyssa’s alleged allies are nothing but trouble. A local Sorcerer doesn’t appreciate the arrival of a high-profile outsider taking over his investigation, and government agents are more concerned with CYA than taking down bad guys.
A fire can burn away the darkness, along with everything else.
A mysterious and ruthless new faction is also interested in the thefts. The developing three-way race to the truth pushes Lyssa to her limit.
Lyssa isn’t certain she can win without the help of the unstable Night Goddess. She’ll be forced to decide how high a price she’s willing to pay to save innocent people.
The problem is death isn’t the worst thing that can happen to a person.
Lyssa thought the Night Goddess was her ally. After an out-of-this-world international incident, she’s no longer sure.
Despite the risks, Lyssa can’t hide on Last Remnant. A series of thefts in Miami might be far more sinister than they first appear, and the Tribunal needs their best asset to investigate.
Reputation is a double-edged sword.
Lyssa’s alleged allies are nothing but trouble. A local Sorcerer doesn’t appreciate the arrival of a high-profile outsider taking over his investigation, and government agents are more concerned with CYA than taking down bad guys.
A fire can burn away the darkness, along with everything else.
A mysterious and ruthless new faction is also interested in the thefts. The developing three-way race to the truth pushes Lyssa to her limit.
Lyssa isn’t certain she can win without the help of the unstable Night Goddess. She’ll be forced to decide how high a price she’s willing to pay to save innocent people.
The problem is death isn’t the worst thing that can happen to a person.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2022
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February 8, 2022
This, the fifth, instalment in the Semiautomatic Sorceress series is quite a quite okay fun read but I doesn’t quite reach the four star mark.
Lyssa gets a new crime slash mystery to solve which of course gives her ample opportunity to use her loud “communication tools” for which the series is named. This series really took a turn for the better when Lyssa got promoted and got proper backing from the Tribunal.
That doesn’t mean that all the, supposedly, good guys are one the same wavelength. The story plays a lot on the rather overused old story element of different groups of law enforcement not wanting to play nice together.
So we have the classical lower ranking guy who doesn’t like the “hotshot” coming in and taking over. He’s actually a quite decent guy though so that’s rather quickly solved.
After that we have the mundane police who doesn’t like the magic swingers to stomp on their playground and who of course thinks they can do the job without said magic swingers. Normally I do not like this kind of rubbish dick contests but it’s not too bad in this book.
With a combination of the obstructive asshats soon getting on over their heads and Lyssa showing them how the job gets done accompanied with some suitably colourful running commentaries that little issue is also taken care of.
That leaves the actual case which is the usual mix of mystery, hunting down asshats and kicking ass, or rather putting holes in them as well as other parts of human and non-human anatomy.
These are the parts of the book that are my favourites of course, ass kicking and trash talking.
I’m not too keen about this twist with Lyssa’s regalia being untrustworthy though. I really hoped we would get some nice power development for Lyssa when she and her regalia started to blow up satellites in orbit. I hope this moves on soon and moves in a good direction.
So, bottom line, quite okay book. I enjoyed reading it but I cannot see myself giving it more than an average rating.
Lyssa gets a new crime slash mystery to solve which of course gives her ample opportunity to use her loud “communication tools” for which the series is named. This series really took a turn for the better when Lyssa got promoted and got proper backing from the Tribunal.
That doesn’t mean that all the, supposedly, good guys are one the same wavelength. The story plays a lot on the rather overused old story element of different groups of law enforcement not wanting to play nice together.
So we have the classical lower ranking guy who doesn’t like the “hotshot” coming in and taking over. He’s actually a quite decent guy though so that’s rather quickly solved.
After that we have the mundane police who doesn’t like the magic swingers to stomp on their playground and who of course thinks they can do the job without said magic swingers. Normally I do not like this kind of rubbish dick contests but it’s not too bad in this book.
With a combination of the obstructive asshats soon getting on over their heads and Lyssa showing them how the job gets done accompanied with some suitably colourful running commentaries that little issue is also taken care of.
That leaves the actual case which is the usual mix of mystery, hunting down asshats and kicking ass, or rather putting holes in them as well as other parts of human and non-human anatomy.
These are the parts of the book that are my favourites of course, ass kicking and trash talking.
I’m not too keen about this twist with Lyssa’s regalia being untrustworthy though. I really hoped we would get some nice power development for Lyssa when she and her regalia started to blow up satellites in orbit. I hope this moves on soon and moves in a good direction.
So, bottom line, quite okay book. I enjoyed reading it but I cannot see myself giving it more than an average rating.
March 2, 2023
Trying to work in Miami with a different Torch and government liaison, to find who was responsible for the targeted thief of some specific documents. The reason why these documents are special, is eventually sorted and what it implies brings the need for Tristan St James to be recruited to deal with the spirit aspects the other two haven't covered.
Yeah, drama and suspense, intrigue with emphatic relationships, it adds to a very interesting tale.
Yeah, drama and suspense, intrigue with emphatic relationships, it adds to a very interesting tale.
January 22, 2023
Tons of action and magic in this book
This book covered a ton of great action and magic scenes. This book also expanded the universe a bit further as well which was also interesting. I definitely recommend this book and although I am sad to see the series end in the next book, I look forward to that book as well.
This book covered a ton of great action and magic scenes. This book also expanded the universe a bit further as well which was also interesting. I definitely recommend this book and although I am sad to see the series end in the next book, I look forward to that book as well.
January 31, 2022
Another brilliant episode
As if disposing of a monster from another dimension and saving the world wasn't enough, Lyssa has to find the remnants of Nektarios, then go out and save the world again!
Lots of ass-kicking, baddie shooting and one or two... Ok, LOTS of explosions!
As if disposing of a monster from another dimension and saving the world wasn't enough, Lyssa has to find the remnants of Nektarios, then go out and save the world again!
Lots of ass-kicking, baddie shooting and one or two... Ok, LOTS of explosions!
March 7, 2022
Never disappoints
Lyssa gets herself into some fine troubles. She has the knack of being able to see her way through most situations. But with complications with her regalia, who can she trust?
Lyssa gets herself into some fine troubles. She has the knack of being able to see her way through most situations. But with complications with her regalia, who can she trust?
April 17, 2023
Well, huh.
This book does give some answers. There are battles and a wonderful new character. I want more Battle Maid! Maybe because I am sick while reading this but it feels slick. Everything happens quickly, not as much introspection as other books.
This book does give some answers. There are battles and a wonderful new character. I want more Battle Maid! Maybe because I am sick while reading this but it feels slick. Everything happens quickly, not as much introspection as other books.
January 31, 2022
Another good book in an interesting world
This series started out good and has only gotten better. I normally don't review books but thought I'd add my two cents here.
This series started out good and has only gotten better. I normally don't review books but thought I'd add my two cents here.
February 1, 2022
A page turner
Nice paced writing style and good
description. Keeps you turning the page and difficult to put down once started. Would recommend.
Nice paced writing style and good
description. Keeps you turning the page and difficult to put down once started. Would recommend.
July 2, 2023
Read in two days!
Fast paced action, kickass heroine, new good guys, and new bad guys, all add up to another great adventure. Starting book 6 ASAP!
Fast paced action, kickass heroine, new good guys, and new bad guys, all add up to another great adventure. Starting book 6 ASAP!
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