scrollsofdragons's review
3.0
Still amazed I read a 408 page book in one day, three sittings. It wasn't super engaging so have zero clue why I managed to read it that quickly, it was good though, I just felt it focused a little bit too much on the film production then it did on the more enthralling aspects.
alicjaz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shaekin's review against another edition
3.0
I really like this author, but this book was not as good as her latest ones have been. The pacing was slower and the characters were still coming together. I think this series has good potential and I'm looking forward to where it goes, but I could definitely tell this was one of her earlier works.
thisbeereads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
cammaleahh's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jobinsonlis's review against another edition
4.0
The character work in this great, especially with Tony and Arra. I’m not as invested in the plot and I do think some of the writing is weak—especially in the action scenes—but I would still recommend this book for the characters.
ambientdusk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content and Drug abuse
ofliterarynature's review against another edition
4.0
Book club pick for May 2022
Surprisingly good! I didn’t know this was a spin off series when we picked it for book club, and I think the author could have done a better job summarizing/bringing new readers up to date. But! It was queer, it did some cool things around complicated dating/relationships (but does not have a romance!), and the teases of a wider magical world are intriguing. I’m strongly considering continuing/reading the first series.
Note to self: this book wrapped itself up so well I have no idea where the rest of this series is going. Arra comes back? Tony learns wizardry? Gets a date with Lee? Idk.
Surprisingly good! I didn’t know this was a spin off series when we picked it for book club, and I think the author could have done a better job summarizing/bringing new readers up to date. But! It was queer, it did some cool things around complicated dating/relationships (but does not have a romance!), and the teases of a wider magical world are intriguing. I’m strongly considering continuing/reading the first series.
Note to self: this book wrapped itself up so well I have no idea where the rest of this series is going. Arra comes back? Tony learns wizardry? Gets a date with Lee? Idk.
rachelini's review against another edition
4.0
I ran out of library books! So I grabbed this favourite off my shelves. Tony was always my favourite part of the Vicky Nelson books, so I was very happy when he got his own series. The tone is lighter and jokier than the other books, but I like that - the book makes me laugh, and that's what I want.
kentcryptid's review against another edition
2.0
The ex-boyfriend of Henry VIII's illegitimate vampire son has a crappy job on a TV show about a vampire detective and spends his spare time fighting supernatural threats, with the occasional help of his undead ex.
This book has a cheesy, fun premise, but it's let down by three major factors. It's written in a style that seems very typical in urban fantasy, wherein every mundane conversation and encounter the narrator has is over described to the point of tedium. Additionally, the supernatural threat (evil shadows) never feels truly menacing - possibly because most of the characters are so dull you don't really care if they do come to a bad end. And finally, Tony, the narrator, expresses a lot of self-directed homophobia which I think the author meant to be amusing, but felt incredibly dated and left a bad taste in my mouth.
I'm only giving it two stars because I was intrigued by Henry Fitzroy and I'd like to read more about him. I'll probably be looking up fanfiction, though, rather than reading the rest of this series.
This book has a cheesy, fun premise, but it's let down by three major factors. It's written in a style that seems very typical in urban fantasy, wherein every mundane conversation and encounter the narrator has is over described to the point of tedium. Additionally, the supernatural threat (evil shadows) never feels truly menacing - possibly because most of the characters are so dull you don't really care if they do come to a bad end. And finally, Tony, the narrator, expresses a lot of self-directed homophobia which I think the author meant to be amusing, but felt incredibly dated and left a bad taste in my mouth.
I'm only giving it two stars because I was intrigued by Henry Fitzroy and I'd like to read more about him. I'll probably be looking up fanfiction, though, rather than reading the rest of this series.