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local_hat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism and Fatphobia
mdlaclair's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book ! I loved all the actions scenes and while there was a little bit of romance (which I always wish there was more of !) It was well done.
Can not wait for the next book to come out!
Can not wait for the next book to come out!
rbellirving's review against another edition
3.0
Makenna Fraser is still one of my top female protagonists of all time. She's scrappy, honest, and funny as hell. I love that she knows her limits and isn't an instant bad-ass like many books, but instead is constantly growing and learning without losing her charm.
This book had the classic Shearin set up - great monsters, plausible and well-explained challenge, and it was full of wit and sarcasm. It didn't have as much character development as past books, but instead was a very enjoyable. This series could go on for a very long time because there are so many things that these characters could endure.
My critiques are minimal. There was phrase used 2-3 times that was "pay dirt". I'm not sure if this was a spelling error and should have been "pay day" (which would have made far more sense), or just a new phrase I am not familiar with. If anyone has heard of it before, please let me know.
As mentioned, the character development was not a predominant part of the story. I didn't mind because the action and humour is still very fun, but have that expectation before you read it. I really wish that Rake and Makenna's relationship was given more time. She kept referring to her love life as if they were on rocky terms, but he refers to their relationship as courting making it sound like he's still trying to convince her to date him. Then at the end of the book they plan for Rake to meet the parents. The actual status of their relationship was convoluted throughout. I am glad that they are moving forward but I really wish there was more of that sexual tension and banter that had made the relationship so much fun in previous books.
This is my go-to series for a fun and dependable read. I look forward to seeing what trouble they get into next.
This book had the classic Shearin set up - great monsters, plausible and well-explained challenge, and it was full of wit and sarcasm. It didn't have as much character development as past books, but instead was a very enjoyable. This series could go on for a very long time because there are so many things that these characters could endure.
My critiques are minimal. There was phrase used 2-3 times that was "pay dirt". I'm not sure if this was a spelling error and should have been "pay day" (which would have made far more sense), or just a new phrase I am not familiar with. If anyone has heard of it before, please let me know.
As mentioned, the character development was not a predominant part of the story. I didn't mind because the action and humour is still very fun, but have that expectation before you read it. I really wish that Rake and Makenna's relationship was given more time. She kept referring to her love life as if they were on rocky terms, but he refers to their relationship as courting making it sound like he's still trying to convince her to date him. Then at the end of the book they plan for Rake to meet the parents. The actual status of their relationship was convoluted throughout. I am glad that they are moving forward but I really wish there was more of that sexual tension and banter that had made the relationship so much fun in previous books.
This is my go-to series for a fun and dependable read. I look forward to seeing what trouble they get into next.
tinasbooknook's review
4.0
I adore Lisa Shearin's writing! Funny, spooky, sexy, and always entertaining. Myth Manifestation was no exception. Ian and Mac have another disaster on their hands and things don't look good.
I can't wait to see where Mac goes next and I sincerely hope she cranks up the heat with one sexy goblin;).
I can't wait to see where Mac goes next and I sincerely hope she cranks up the heat with one sexy goblin;).
rachelini's review
4.0
This book felt short, like it could have been filled out more. But I liked the bottle episode concept.
kmpuzzled's review
4.0
Very enjoyable book in a fun series, as good as or better than the previous entries despite the changeover from traditional to self-published. Humorous, well-paced, and full of interesting characters. I can't wait for the next one.
audiobookmel's review against another edition
4.0
My review and an extended sample of the audiobook are posted at Hotlistens.com.
I was glad to be back in Makenna’s weird world. This series has been a lot of fun from the beginning. Mac is a seer. She can see things that others can’t and can see through glamours. She is invaluable to SPI (Supernatural Protection & Investigations). She isn’t a fully trained agent, but is partnered with one of the best, Ian.
In this story, the team is working a U.N. like meeting where all the different species from our plane and others come together and negotiate the different treaties and such. Vivienne Sagadraco, leader of SPI and dragon, is the one in charge of all of this. She wanted her best teams running security for this shindig. Oh, and it’s being held at Rake Danscu’s hotel. Rake is Mac’s goblin boyfriend, though things haven’t gone very far at this point.
When a portal mage is found dead, Mac, Ian and the team have to figure out what happened. Oh, and someone has locked down the hotel. No one can seem to get in or out. I guess if you’re going to be locked somewhere for a long time, there could be worse places than fancy hotel. Well, unless that hotel has dangerous creatures popping in trying to kill people.
This was another fun and high action story. There is plenty of humor mixed in with the action. What really makes this series for me are the characters. I just love Mac, Ian, Rake, Kenji (tech geek and half elf), Yasha (werewolf and Ian and Mac’s driver), Kitty (portal mage and baker) and Vivienne Sagadraco. This is a great group of characters. If you like urban fantasy, I highly recommend this series.
Narration
I’m a huge fan of Johanna Parker. I think she has a great ability to bring out the humor in a story. She does a great job with different accents and male and female voices. This series has a large cast, and she does a great job.
**I like to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I was glad to be back in Makenna’s weird world. This series has been a lot of fun from the beginning. Mac is a seer. She can see things that others can’t and can see through glamours. She is invaluable to SPI (Supernatural Protection & Investigations). She isn’t a fully trained agent, but is partnered with one of the best, Ian.
In this story, the team is working a U.N. like meeting where all the different species from our plane and others come together and negotiate the different treaties and such. Vivienne Sagadraco, leader of SPI and dragon, is the one in charge of all of this. She wanted her best teams running security for this shindig. Oh, and it’s being held at Rake Danscu’s hotel. Rake is Mac’s goblin boyfriend, though things haven’t gone very far at this point.
When a portal mage is found dead, Mac, Ian and the team have to figure out what happened. Oh, and someone has locked down the hotel. No one can seem to get in or out. I guess if you’re going to be locked somewhere for a long time, there could be worse places than fancy hotel. Well, unless that hotel has dangerous creatures popping in trying to kill people.
This was another fun and high action story. There is plenty of humor mixed in with the action. What really makes this series for me are the characters. I just love Mac, Ian, Rake, Kenji (tech geek and half elf), Yasha (werewolf and Ian and Mac’s driver), Kitty (portal mage and baker) and Vivienne Sagadraco. This is a great group of characters. If you like urban fantasy, I highly recommend this series.
Narration
I’m a huge fan of Johanna Parker. I think she has a great ability to bring out the humor in a story. She does a great job with different accents and male and female voices. This series has a large cast, and she does a great job.
**I like to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. The action and pacing were better in this one with everyone trapped in the hotel and dealing with the random manifestations of mythical monsters and wonky magic. So I found myself enjoying it alot more than the spin off to the Raine Benares series about Tam and the previous book in the series. Ian is no longer a main character and part of a crime solving duo with Mak. Whilst nominally still her partner he barely even qualifies as a secondary character any more, having no more prominence that tech expert Kenji or werewolf driver Yashi.