madgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Another really good installment in this series!
My only complaint is that some of the plot twists I saw coming a mile away, but then, there were also explanations for the protagonist not seeing them coming, so I don't fault the plot for that.
I like this incarnation of Death. And actually the Underworld altogether. One of the reasons I enjoy this series so much is that Pratt is remarkably original. Something that's so rare with urban fantasy these days.
My only complaint is that some of the plot twists I saw coming a mile away, but then, there were also explanations for the protagonist not seeing them coming, so I don't fault the plot for that.
I like this incarnation of Death. And actually the Underworld altogether. One of the reasons I enjoy this series so much is that Pratt is remarkably original. Something that's so rare with urban fantasy these days.
jayshay's review
3.0
Like this entry in Marla Mason's adventures much better than the last book, where I really, really hated the stuff with... not love interest - the magical mind fucker. (Is Josha supposed to be a male femme fatale? Cause he just seems like a rapist.) Unfortunately there is a revisting of this near the end of this book, but at least it is mercifully short. Other than that, good overall. Like that it wasn't a massive fight at the end. Marla is smart and creative in how she gets shit done.
wealhtheow's review
3.0
Death takes over Felport and banishes Marla Mason, the chief sorcerer. She can't get back into her city, she can't even communicate with anyone still in there, and even if she could, Death has powers beyond mortal comprehension.
So she storms the Underworld. God I love her.
So she storms the Underworld. God I love her.
gnomepartay's review
5.0
The funniest one so far. I love the ending and the new characters that were introduced. My favorite of the series as of yet.
jen1110's review
3.0
Marla Mason is not a nice person. She keeps her word, but if you mess with her, you're going down. In this story, Death - he doesn't SPEAK LIKE THIS, but he's apparently the real deal - tries to mess with her. It ends poorly for him, as we would expect.
Marla actually shows signs of character growth, which surprised me. I figured that it'd have to happen sooner or later, what with book 4 coming out in two months, but I didn't expect it now. It's subtle, but she's learning.
I like these books, but not well enough to go out and purchase them. For now, I'm totally content checking them out from the library. That said, if you like supernatural ass-kickery and strong female leads, you will probably like these books quite a bit.
Marla actually shows signs of character growth, which surprised me. I figured that it'd have to happen sooner or later, what with book 4 coming out in two months, but I didn't expect it now. It's subtle, but she's learning.
I like these books, but not well enough to go out and purchase them. For now, I'm totally content checking them out from the library. That said, if you like supernatural ass-kickery and strong female leads, you will probably like these books quite a bit.
aoutrance's review
4.0
This was a wild ride from start to finish.
Pratt created a neat way of getting Pelham out of the next few novels. I'll miss him - I always did enjoy the indispensable manservant trope (see: Alfred Pennyworth).
B is coming to Felport!
Pratt created a neat way of getting Pelham out of the next few novels. I'll miss him - I always did enjoy the indispensable manservant trope (see: Alfred Pennyworth).
B is coming to Felport!
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