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Smoke and Mirrors by Tanya Huff

shaekin's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was terrifying in a good way, but also in a "there's no way I'm putting this book down and trying to sleep until the bad thing is dead and I have my happy ending" kind of way. Definitely not what I was expecting but that made it that much worse/better. I definitely recommend, however do yourself a favor and read the other series/books first. Makes this one amazing. Also, read in daylight.

saphirablue's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0


I really like this and I love, love, love, love Tony. <3

Even though this is kind of a classical "trapped over night in a haunted house" story, it still feels different and I loved reading it. The deaths are gruesome but not too much.

I love Tony. His snark. His thoughts. The way he is the hero. Love it!

On to the next part!

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ambientdusk's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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elvenavari's review against another edition

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5.0

Pure genius! I could not put this second book in the Shadow series down. I seriously read like 200 pages in a single day. I wanted to stay up all night to finish it but my body would have protested the lack of sleep during class today.

Every death was more gruesome than the next and while I'm not a big fan I couldn't stop reading. This book truly built on Tony's character and I'm loving where Huff is taking him. I can't believe there's only one more book left in this series.

And it's official, I'm in love with Lee. I won't give anything away but THEY need to be together!

teresateza's review against another edition

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5.0

One of my favorite books of all time.

paperbackstash's review against another edition

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4.0

Better than the first in the series, itching to read the third now. Better book than the first. Liking character of Tony more. Love Lee and the surprising situational conflict arising. Henry was in book very little and takes a long time to appear. Clear Huff wants reader to be clear this is a Tony show, but a character as interesting as Henry can't disappear too long in the background without harming the book. Villain was awesome in a gory, almost cheesy but not cheesy way. Showdown fight worthy of its story and opponents. Sometimes assistant Amy got on my nerves. Ghost scenes cool, pacing tight. Rarely dulled (although a mite bit at minor times). Really left warning more at end with the Lee and Tony situation (i'm such a drama addict!)

cindywho's review against another edition

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3.0

A sequel of a spin-off, but a decent one. Tony is still a lowly tv production assistant, but this time the crew is trapped in an evil haunted house. I've realized that Huff writes the most cheerful horror I've ever read. (April 01, 2006)

bookcrazylady45's review against another edition

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4.0

I really am enjoying this series and am so sorry there is only one book left. Found an extra story today in an anthology...anything to extend the pleasure of the characters.

likeaduck's review against another edition

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3.0

My official beach reading selection for my trip to Mallorca. Tanya Huff's style remains engrossing and entertaining, though her peculiarities are becoming repetitive. (If I never read about anyone being almost able to see someone considering something ever again it will be too soon. Also, what's with the incest between mystical siblings?) This time there's a haunted house and secrets are revealed! Totally worth the $4 I paid at the used bookstore for it, and I'll pick up the next one whenever I find it.

emmjay's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense

5.0