pvbobrien's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
foxon's review against another edition
3.0
The Daisy and Whyborne bit was a lot of fun and Christine was even more in her element then usual. All that added up to a quick, fun read.
black_hellebore_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
sarful's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, adventurous, often genuinely scary series with really great characters. This time in Egypt.
I really love Whyborne and Griffin's relationship. I love that in the middle of trying to stop ancient evils, stuck in a huge sand storm they decide getting it on is the appropriate way to calm down their anxieties, cause of course. Plus, Christine is awesome.
I really love Whyborne and Griffin's relationship. I love that in the middle of trying to stop ancient evils, stuck in a huge sand storm they decide getting it on is the appropriate way to calm down their anxieties, cause of course. Plus, Christine is awesome.
scrow1022's review against another edition
4.0
Liked the switch from scholar to sorcerer and Christine's deepening involvement. Read "Remnant" right after (it takes place right after they've crossed the ocean) and that adds an extra dimension to this story as well.
hpstrangelove's review against another edition
5.0
(I listened to the audiobook version and really enjoy the narrator. He can come across as a bit flat at times, and does Christine's voice in a slightly higher pitch, but it's not as bad as some male narrators. I love the way his voice turns sensual when Griffin is talking to Whyborne.)
The story had an exciting plot and the perfect amount of sex. This author knows how to combine the two in just the right amounts. I like how Whyborne always sees himself as weak yet his actions show him able to meet any challenge. Griffin, who comes across as the stronger of the two, is touchingly vulnerable when it comes to his fear of dark/underground places.
And I always love Christine, even more so in this story. Usually the strong, supporting character, she has her own demons to deal with.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
The story had an exciting plot and the perfect amount of sex. This author knows how to combine the two in just the right amounts. I like how Whyborne always sees himself as weak yet his actions show him able to meet any challenge. Griffin, who comes across as the stronger of the two, is touchingly vulnerable when it comes to his fear of dark/underground places.
And I always love Christine, even more so in this story. Usually the strong, supporting character, she has her own demons to deal with.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
loishojmark's review against another edition
4.0
What can I say about this series and this book that has not already been said...
I enjoyed the story. It has ascendants in both The Mummy and Agatha Christie. I might have gotten a bit bloody in the complex Mummy/Demon story at times, but I just flew with the flow and it righted itself when necessary. And if It didn't the enjoyment still didn't suffer.
This book was really Christine's book. Griffin played a more supportive role here, but Whyborne underwent some personal growth and the relationship between Christine and the two MCs became more set in stone.
I like the books and the two MCs, but I still don't feel invested in them. So far I enjoy the books, but I don't really feel them. That may come...
I enjoyed the story. It has ascendants in both The Mummy and Agatha Christie. I might have gotten a bit bloody in the complex Mummy/Demon story at times, but I just flew with the flow and it righted itself when necessary. And if It didn't the enjoyment still didn't suffer.
This book was really Christine's book. Griffin played a more supportive role here, but Whyborne underwent some personal growth and the relationship between Christine and the two MCs became more set in stone.
I like the books and the two MCs, but I still don't feel invested in them. So far I enjoy the books, but I don't really feel them. That may come...
becka6131's review against another edition
4.0
A) the bit where they fought off a ton of ghouls while standing back to back was hot
B) WHEN WHYBORNE TOLD GRIFFIN HE'D RATHER DIE IN THE DESERT THAN GO HOME WITHOUT HIM I CRIED
C) Daisy the camel is my favourite character
B) WHEN WHYBORNE TOLD GRIFFIN HE'D RATHER DIE IN THE DESERT THAN GO HOME WITHOUT HIM I CRIED
C) Daisy the camel is my favourite character