raven_acres's review against another edition
4.0
This was a snarky in a different way Cal. Waking up with amnesia lightened up his personality, which made it interesting as he found himself again. Enjoyed the twists and turns, and found everything well played.
tharrick's review against another edition
2.0
To be honest, I considered this to be the weakest of this series to date. This is mostly because I dislike amnesia used as a plot device, and it takes a lot of good writing and characterisation to help me look past that.
Fortunately this book, like the other Leandros books, was well-written enough to keep me interested and through the worst of the amnesia plotline.
Fortunately this book, like the other Leandros books, was well-written enough to keep me interested and through the worst of the amnesia plotline.
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
3.0
I do want Cal's tshirts, although I probably wouldn't look quite so believable in them...
minotaursmaze's review against another edition
4.0
I love the way she writes the wonderful bonds between brothers even though it's not real, fun and enjoyable always.
troll_mouse_books's review against another edition
4.0
6 books in, and Thurman is still dishing out the same kickass brotherly 'urban fantasy' stories about the Leandros brothers! I'll have to re-read them all to truly rank them, but I know this one might well rank above some of the others. : )
Too many gem scenes to count.
Spoilers:
I loved the concept of amnesia!Cal. Loved seeing Niko, Robin, and the rest through this 'new' Cal!
I really enjoyed the examination of the brothers' relationship. Then again, I've always loved the way Thurman writes the brotherly love moments without overdoing it.
I may have squee'd when Niko and Robin turned up in Nevah's Landing to get Cal. : )
I loved the rest of Wahanket's mummy-cats! Especially Spartacus!
I was especially hooked, there was no stopping, once Cal figured out about the laced toothpaste.
Cal as we know him might be back. And he might believe that the guy he was as amnesia!Cal is gone, but the returned!Cal we saw at the end wasn't fully old!Cal. He's changed. He's grown up a bit. Or that's what I believe anyways.
I also loved the moment at the party when Robin discovered that Cal was almost back.
The epilogue was major creepy! Poor auphe experiments left to like 25 years of hell in those cages. *shudder* I'm glad that Cal shot them for 2 reasons: 1. There was nothing else to do, and it was a mercy. 2. This means the next book won't be all about them.
I really enjoyed this one. I don't know how you do it, Rob Thurman, but you do. : )
It's hard to choose just one quote, but having just finished the book minutes ago - this is one (of many) that sticks out:
"Sitting beside him, I leaned against him so he could pretend he wasn't leaning against me. He always had to be the strong one. Who was I to take that away, even once?" p. 299
Cal, you've matured, you badass softie!
Too many gem scenes to count.
Spoilers:
I loved the concept of amnesia!Cal. Loved seeing Niko, Robin, and the rest through this 'new' Cal!
I really enjoyed the examination of the brothers' relationship. Then again, I've always loved the way Thurman writes the brotherly love moments without overdoing it.
I may have squee'd when Niko and Robin turned up in Nevah's Landing to get Cal. : )
I loved the rest of Wahanket's mummy-cats! Especially Spartacus!
I was especially hooked, there was no stopping, once Cal figured out about the laced toothpaste.
Cal as we know him might be back. And he might believe that the guy he was as amnesia!Cal is gone, but the returned!Cal we saw at the end wasn't fully old!Cal. He's changed. He's grown up a bit. Or that's what I believe anyways.
I also loved the moment at the party when Robin discovered that Cal was almost back.
The epilogue was major creepy! Poor auphe experiments left to like 25 years of hell in those cages. *shudder* I'm glad that Cal shot them for 2 reasons: 1. There was nothing else to do, and it was a mercy. 2. This means the next book won't be all about them.
I really enjoyed this one. I don't know how you do it, Rob Thurman, but you do. : )
It's hard to choose just one quote, but having just finished the book minutes ago - this is one (of many) that sticks out:
"Sitting beside him, I leaned against him so he could pretend he wasn't leaning against me. He always had to be the strong one. Who was I to take that away, even once?" p. 299
Cal, you've matured, you badass softie!
reginaexmachina's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a little detour for the Leandros brothers and with a large chunk of it with Cal trying to remember who he is, it was a little different in feel to the rest of the series. But regardless, I love the brothers and Robin together so it's all good for me :)
madgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Great addition to the series! My only complaint would be that it was too Cal-centric for my tastes, as I tend to prefer broader scope world building and minor character focus.
schomj's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun; my favorite of the series so far. Probably would have given it 5 stars if not for all the copy editing errors.
ki4eva's review against another edition
3.0
Liked the twist in this book. Thurman has one brother lose his memory and the other brother having to deal with it.