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mellifluousmind444's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nerdgirlonfire's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
icewolf10996's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
liedora's review against another edition
5.0
I actually enjoyed this one just as much as The Crossing Places.
The characters built upon the foundations that were laid in the previous book, and the plot line was more front and centre.
I'm hoping this trend continues through the remaining books, as I'm keen to see how things develop with the characters.
The characters built upon the foundations that were laid in the previous book, and the plot line was more front and centre.
I'm hoping this trend continues through the remaining books, as I'm keen to see how things develop with the characters.
awesomebrandi's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed thoughts about this book. It's unfortunate, because the action sequences are well written in the aspect of keeping you riveted, however, there are a lot of faults, too.
- Again, this author is obsessed with constantly fat shaming and food shaming and that is a HUGE turn off.
- This one had way more interpersonal drama and it just was too much for me.
- Nelson is chalked up to be some gruff man with a heart of gold, but he seems mostly like a jerk on the verge of being bigoted, meh.
I love the history elements, I love the mystery elements, and the pace of the action, but I am not sure if I'll bother continuing the series for the reasons listed above. Especially, the constant negative talk about body image and food shaming. Just, ugh. It's so low brow and basic. It's a pity, because these could be great books.
- Again, this author is obsessed with constantly fat shaming and food shaming and that is a HUGE turn off.
- This one had way more interpersonal drama and it just was too much for me.
- Nelson is chalked up to be some gruff man with a heart of gold, but he seems mostly like a jerk on the verge of being bigoted, meh.
I love the history elements, I love the mystery elements, and the pace of the action, but I am not sure if I'll bother continuing the series for the reasons listed above. Especially, the constant negative talk about body image and food shaming. Just, ugh. It's so low brow and basic. It's a pity, because these could be great books.
liakeller's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoy this series and the characters. Two headed calf, mysterious Latin phrases and a well from which I wouldn’t want to drink.
lavins's review against another edition
3.0
The book has a lot of references to the previous one in the series. It continues to have an interesting line, story, the background stories and the relationship between the characters continues to develop nicely. I can't wait to see what happens next.
cjambrose95's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75