srnovak95's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
roseayyy_reads's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
futurepres13's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good and I’d read more by the author, but the characters were a little off putting and I would not read another book from this series.
dzzzywbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this mystery/murder/investigation book. What really makes it how likeable Addie and Evan are - and of course their friendship. You get to know a lot about them and I felt very invested in the story because of that. I felt like there was about 20% too much Viking history where some of it was absolutely enthralling I wish it had been cut a bit.
jad377's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Bullying, Mental illness, Murder, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Violence, Stalking, and Cursing
valkyriejoy7's review against another edition
5.0
This has everything I love in a book: murder mystery, history, lore, a touch of the occult, twists and turns, a fantastic academic consultant/detective duo, and a smackerel of romance. It's giving me Pendergast vibes in the best way. I can't wait to read the next one!
gabydoesgrowth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Read this with my wife and it was nice as a filler while we both waited for something else to read. It’s a mystery thriller that did surprise me, but also didn’t feel all that cohesive.
I enjoyed this book, but it was definitely forgettable. It’s been a few months since I’ve read it and I have to think hard to remember the main plot points. That’s pretty much it for me.
I enjoyed this book, but it was definitely forgettable. It’s been a few months since I’ve read it and I have to think hard to remember the main plot points. That’s pretty much it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, Antisemitism, Body horror, Blood, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Child death, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Hate crime, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Violence
erika_t's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kylieeason's review against another edition
3.0
This book felt dense.
While the story was well written, there were a lot of non-traditional words that were difficult for me to process. I think I would have enjoyed this story much more in audio form.
I was pleased that the “who-dunnit” aspect was a surprise, but didn’t feel very much satisfaction, or elation at the reveal.
This book was decent, but I don’t know that I’ll continue the series
While the story was well written, there were a lot of non-traditional words that were difficult for me to process. I think I would have enjoyed this story much more in audio form.
I was pleased that the “who-dunnit” aspect was a surprise, but didn’t feel very much satisfaction, or elation at the reveal.
This book was decent, but I don’t know that I’ll continue the series