Chimes at Midnight (October Daye, #7) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Aug 07, 2012 Christal rated it really liked it

Shelves: female-lead, urban-fantasy, mermaids, magic, arcs, lesser-known-creatures, fae, 2013-favorites

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4.5 Stars

Seanan McGuire is consistently proving she's at the top of the heap when it comes to Urban Fantasy and Chimes at Midnight helps her to slide a little higher. It didn't unseat Ashes of Honor or Late Eclipses as a new favorite and it wasn't quite as high on the emotional impact scale as the previous three books, but I think it was the story that Toby needed. She has been through so much in the past few books and this book kind of ...more

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Jun 23, 2012 Jesslyn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed, re-read, cat-urban-fantasy, cat-series-ongoing, auto-buy-author, auto-buy-series, cat-series-not-a-cliffhanger, audiobook-whispersync-companion, z2013-kindle-reads, cat-will-reread

This remains one of the best fantasy series out there--without any qualification on whattype of fantasy. The integration of faery into our world is done flawlessly.

I am on my knees in gratitude to Seanan McGuire for not including cliffhangers (she seems to trust her writing enough to know we'll be back for more) and no stupid love-triangle. Thank you!

I look forward to more of anything this woman writes. You should as well.
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Dec 12, 2013 D.G. rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook, urban-fantasy, reviewed

Totally awesome book. I don't know how Ms. McGuire always comes up with these difficult fixes that seem impossible for Toby to overcome so you're scared for every second of the book.

One thing that bothered me was how Tybalt just seem to be almost another squire. He's a King of Cats, he's supposed to help with solutions and come up with ideas. I know that Toby is the main character but Ms. McGuire needs to find a way for him to be a partner to Toby and not an errand boy. See Curran or Adam...they ...more

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Aug 10, 2014 Thenia rated it really liked it

Shelves: r-ab, shifters, reviewed, series, paranormal, 2015, magic

Another adventure for Toby who manages to get herself deep in trouble once again.

In an effort to stop goblin fruit, a highly addictive drug that kills changelings in the area, Toby goes to the Queen of Mists, who (view spoiler) has no intention of helping. On the contrary, she exiles Toby, giving her three days to pack up and leave everyone she knows behind.

Not willing to leave without a fight, Toby looks to her all ...more

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Feb 26, 2016 Kelly (Maybedog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: what-modern-fantasy, what-female-protagonist, where-grr-mine, what-magic, what-shifters, how-series, what-fae

4.5 rounded up

Lots of action, danger, peril, intrigue, impossible to get out of situations, in short a standard October Daye book. It's weird to have Tybalt and October in love and knowing it. There was something so romantic about how he would just appear and be upset that she was in trouble while trying not to show it and her being oblivious.

But it's still good. I really like the non sexist plots--both female and male guards and rulers and baddies and goodies. One of the main characters is a l ...more

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Nov 08, 2012 The Flooze rated it really liked it

Shelves: owned, urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2014

I'll start with the short story, "Never Shines the Sun." In the span of a mere nine pages, McGuire raises countless questions, beefs up the universe's mythology, and heaps on the character development. It's a thought-provoking piece from an unusual POV. I'm thrilled that it's included in this volume.

The short builds upon the most compelling aspects of Chimes at Midnight (and the series at large): the central themes of parentage and destiny. In attempting to verify someone else's background and b I'll start with the short story, "Never Shines the Sun." In the span of a mere nine pages, McGuire raises countless questions, beefs up the universe's mythology, and heaps on the character development. It's a thought-provoking piece from an unusual POV. I'm thrilled that it's included in this volume.

The short builds upon the most compelling aspects of Chimes at Midnight (and the series at large): the central themes of parentage and destiny. In attempting to verify someone else's background and birthright, October unearths lots of tantalizing hints about her own. If you're anything like me, you'll greedily horde these tidbits and spin grand speculations from each newfound clue.

Someone has to. Toby is so busy trying to stay alive she hasn't the time to piece things together.

The launching point: The Queen of the Mists has finally placed October in a truly untenable position. You'd think Ms. Cold-Hearted Bitch would learn not to paint Toby into a corner, but, hey, what's a villain without arrogance and single-minded stupidity?

The Queen is cruel and capricious and powerful, yet I'm still utterly surprised she's lasted this long. I'm ready for more subtle villainy.

As is normal in this series, Toby runs helter skelter about town trying to put a crazy, half-assed plan into motion. In contrast to the Queen, however, Toby does learn from past mistakes (hello, hero here). She's come a long way from that TSTL changeling we met six books ago. While she's still dashing headlong into trouble, she's now more adept at assessing her options and successfully utilizing her allies. She also accepts that her friends will aid her whether she likes it or not. She may still be a caffeine addict, but her communication skills are improving drastically.

As you might have gleaned, Chimes at Midnight is not a straight case fic. Instead, it's lots of convincing folks to do their duty and opening up new information channels. We're obviously working up to A Big Fat Reveal - one that I'm more than ready for, even if Toby isn't. I'm looking forward to the payoff. ...more

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