rambleonrose's review against another edition
3.0
Good storyline, but ugh... a love triangle
I really enjoyed this storyline, but unfortunately it included the most annoying love triangle. Yuck. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see the H fight for his h, and I even like some jealousy sprinkled in here and there (as long as it’s not OW drama). BUT, I hate a for-real, drawn-out love triangle as a plot device in a romance. It just makes the h seem wishy-washy and immature. So, as much as I enjoyed the story I won’t continue onto the next book because the love-triangle has no end in sight. Blech.
I really enjoyed this storyline, but unfortunately it included the most annoying love triangle. Yuck. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see the H fight for his h, and I even like some jealousy sprinkled in here and there (as long as it’s not OW drama). BUT, I hate a for-real, drawn-out love triangle as a plot device in a romance. It just makes the h seem wishy-washy and immature. So, as much as I enjoyed the story I won’t continue onto the next book because the love-triangle has no end in sight. Blech.
thehodgenator's review against another edition
4.0
I am a huge fan of Klasky's witchy Jane Madison series, so when I saw this, I knew I would have to read it. After all, I enjoy a good vampire story that isn't full of bloody details.
This novel did not disappoint. Sarah Anderson was a fun character, one I met in 'Capitol Magic' and I was curious to see where Klasky would take her here. Could Sarah stand on her own in her own novel? Yes. Yes she can.
I enjoyed the pacing of this novel the most. I saved reading this for my treadmill/elliptical time because it helped me take my mind off the fact that I was sweating to death.
The overall plot was interesting - what happens when a human goes to work at the night court, a court set up to keep the paranormal in check? Well, we find out in this novel. And it's interesting...and funny...and delightful.
Sarah Anderson was well-developed as a character, but only IF I get another of her stories. I felt her story was unfinished. It could be a case of Klasky testing the writing waters to see if there is enough interest before writing another.
Well Klasky, I am waiting for more Sarah. A lot more.
This novel did not disappoint. Sarah Anderson was a fun character, one I met in 'Capitol Magic' and I was curious to see where Klasky would take her here. Could Sarah stand on her own in her own novel? Yes. Yes she can.
I enjoyed the pacing of this novel the most. I saved reading this for my treadmill/elliptical time because it helped me take my mind off the fact that I was sweating to death.
The overall plot was interesting - what happens when a human goes to work at the night court, a court set up to keep the paranormal in check? Well, we find out in this novel. And it's interesting...and funny...and delightful.
Sarah Anderson was well-developed as a character, but only IF I get another of her stories. I felt her story was unfinished. It could be a case of Klasky testing the writing waters to see if there is enough interest before writing another.
Well Klasky, I am waiting for more Sarah. A lot more.
traditionson's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting book which puts into focus a new idea of night court and does not discriminate against the main character for her OCD. Instead, she uses it, makes herself stronger and becomes the main fighter to keep the night court open despite attacks from a rogue vampire and her own doubts. A good read, a little long but worth the story in the end. Nothing is wasted.
rambleonrose's review against another edition
3.0
Good storyline, but ugh... a love triangle
I really enjoyed this storyline, but unfortunately it included the most annoying love triangle. Yuck. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see the H fight for his h, and I even like some jealousy sprinkled in here and there (as long as it’s not OW drama). BUT, I hate a for-real, drawn-out love triangle as a plot device in a romance. It just makes the h seem wishy-washy and immature. So, as much as I enjoyed the story I won’t continue onto the next book because the love-triangle has no end in sight. Blech.
I really enjoyed this storyline, but unfortunately it included the most annoying love triangle. Yuck. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see the H fight for his h, and I even like some jealousy sprinkled in here and there (as long as it’s not OW drama). BUT, I hate a for-real, drawn-out love triangle as a plot device in a romance. It just makes the h seem wishy-washy and immature. So, as much as I enjoyed the story I won’t continue onto the next book because the love-triangle has no end in sight. Blech.
scubajen's review
5.0
Fun and captivating
This book was great and I an going to continue to read the series, no question. The premise was interesting and then all the surprises made me eager for more. Excellent read.
This book was great and I an going to continue to read the series, no question. The premise was interesting and then all the surprises made me eager for more. Excellent read.
monadh's review
4.0
After a string of very dark and intense books I was ready for a more lighthearted read and so I stumbled on [a:Mindy Klasky|145294|Mindy Klasky|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1442457342p2/145294.jpg]’s superbly entertaining Fright Court.
Sarah Anderson has flitted from job to job until she finally starts work as a clerc at the Washington Night Court. Getting the filing and paperwork organized soothes her compulsive need for order. Things seem to be going well, that is, until she is attacked (and almost killed) by a witness and comes to realize that the Night Court serves a different kind clientele and that her boss, the chief of security, is a creature oft he night. Afraid of losing her job she agrees to let her boss, James, train her in self-defense. And as if her juggling her new job, her best friend Ally and her boss are not enough, there is also a reporter who wants to do a story on the Night Court. In order not to raise suspicison she agrees to let the reporter, Chris, trail her and as a result she soon finds herself torn between the two men while things at the court are heating up with a case involving an ancient evil.
The book blends the magical and mundane perfectly, giving us details of heroine’s work. I really liked how the organizing and research helped propel the story forward. The mystery was exciting and in turns also unexpected. The book starts out as ordinary, revealing the supernatural elements and creatures bit by bit, drawing the reader slowly into its magical realm, while the heroine is slowly coming into her power. The world-building is distinctive and the use of Washington as a backdrop believable. I know that the-heroine-torn-between-two-love-interests seems to have become somewhat of an Urban Fantasy cliché, but it is handled very deftly and convincingly here, especially as Sarah is trying to convince herself why she can’t start anything with either of the two, although she is drawn to both of them, though in different ways…
All in all a rather lighthearted read with an interesting mystery and very well crafted. I would give it a solid 4+ stars because it lacks that last bit of emotional intensity, but nevertheless exciting enough that I got invested in the characters and went on to order the second full-length novel in the series, [b:Law and Murder|33796034|Law and Murder (Fright Court, #2)|Mindy Klasky|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1483581386s/33796034.jpg|54690853].
Sarah Anderson has flitted from job to job until she finally starts work as a clerc at the Washington Night Court. Getting the filing and paperwork organized soothes her compulsive need for order. Things seem to be going well, that is, until she is attacked (and almost killed) by a witness and comes to realize that the Night Court serves a different kind clientele and that her boss, the chief of security, is a creature oft he night. Afraid of losing her job she agrees to let her boss, James, train her in self-defense. And as if her juggling her new job, her best friend Ally and her boss are not enough, there is also a reporter who wants to do a story on the Night Court. In order not to raise suspicison she agrees to let the reporter, Chris, trail her and as a result she soon finds herself torn between the two men while things at the court are heating up with a case involving an ancient evil.
The book blends the magical and mundane perfectly, giving us details of heroine’s work. I really liked how the organizing and research helped propel the story forward. The mystery was exciting and in turns also unexpected. The book starts out as ordinary, revealing the supernatural elements and creatures bit by bit, drawing the reader slowly into its magical realm, while the heroine is slowly coming into her power. The world-building is distinctive and the use of Washington as a backdrop believable. I know that the-heroine-torn-between-two-love-interests seems to have become somewhat of an Urban Fantasy cliché, but it is handled very deftly and convincingly here, especially as Sarah is trying to convince herself why she can’t start anything with either of the two, although she is drawn to both of them, though in different ways…
All in all a rather lighthearted read with an interesting mystery and very well crafted. I would give it a solid 4+ stars because it lacks that last bit of emotional intensity, but nevertheless exciting enough that I got invested in the characters and went on to order the second full-length novel in the series, [b:Law and Murder|33796034|Law and Murder (Fright Court, #2)|Mindy Klasky|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1483581386s/33796034.jpg|54690853].
ssirrah's review
3.0
This book had a very slow build but the last few chapters really had my interest. I'm disappointed that this book may not get a follow up. It was published in 2013 and I read this in December 2015. It does have another book that somewhat follows it, but I think that's tied to another series. I doubt there will be much about Sarah. I'm just curious about her interest in the two men and what happens with her friend.
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