bookmeanderings's review
4.0
Another really fun and solid entry in the Amra Thetys series!
Review to come for Self Published Fantasy month in September!
Review to come for Self Published Fantasy month in September!
timmason's review against another edition
3.0
This keeps the series bobbing along nicely. I think I prefer the episodes without the mage.
kartiknarayanan's review
3.0
I like Amra Thetys and the entire series so far. This book is enjoyable too but it didn't grip me the way the others did. If you are a fan, then definitely read this book. Others might find it average.
sarah42783's review
5.0
Actual rating: 8 stars. Most despicable rating ever, I know, but this is only my first read and stuff. Expect 12+ stars (or worse) after the next one and stuff.
So. I already said this in my Craptastically Craptastic Pre-Review (CCPR™), but it never hurts tocopy-paste rehash and stuff, so here goes and stuff:
I waited FOUR YEARS for this book to be released. FOUR YEARS. And, bloody shrimping hell of the stinking fish, was it WORTH IT. Now let’s dance for a bit.
(Oh, and by the way, in case you were wondering: yes, I did threaten to unleash my murderous children on Mr McClung so that he would release the book sooner. Multiple times. It obviously didn’t help. Goes to show what a tough, resilient puny human he is. I’m beginning to think the man’s got some Amra blood flowing in his puny little human veins and stuff.)
Now I’mmost certainly not dreadfully sorry and stuff, but it turns out I can’t tell you much about my girlfriend Amra’s latest and mostest awesomest adventure because this is book #5 in the series and stuff so spoiler spoiler spoiler and stuff. Thank thee kindly for your comprehension and stuff. What I can indeed tell you about this (slightly very good) series in general and this (passably a little enjoyable) instalment in particular is:
It’s nothing like anything you’ve ever read before in the entirety of your entire life. I kid you not. Because it’s a Super Extra Original World (SEOW™). Because the characters are yummilicious as fish (three High Security Harem tenants in the same series! This is pretty much unheard of, my Little Barnacles), and their interactions more exquisitely delicious than freshly roastedpeanuts newborn babes. Because lots of people are killed deadly dead (which is always a plus, if you ask me). And also because non-stop action and twists and creative plots fast-paced enough to keep ADHD-prone decapods on acid engaged from beginning to end. The truthful truth this is.
No, thou art not dreaming, this really is an ADHD-prone decapod on acid. Wearing a cat costume. And doing a flip-flop dance.
Anything else? Why HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, of course. Those dialogues. And let’s not forget dear Chuckles, aka everyone’s dream BFF (no idea who dear Chuckles is? How sad. Your life really sucks, doesn’t it?). Not to mention Amra’s scrumpalicious inner monologue. And Amra’s by now legendary pugnacity. And Amra’s by now legendary stubbornness. Amra’s by now legendary endurance. And, last but certainly not least, Amra’s by now most legendary, abundantly generous use of delightful obscenities (she makes Kara Gillian proud). Anyhoo and stuff, what I’m desperately so efficiently trying to say is that everything Amra…
Forget the “almost” part. There’s nothing “almost” about this. Obviously.
➽ Nefarious Last Words (NLW™): WHY THE BLOODY SHRIMP OF THE STINKING FISH ARE YOU PEOPLE NOT READING THIS SERIES? ARE YOU SUICIDAL? DO YOU WANT ME TO UNLEASH MY HOMICIDAL KIDS ON YOU OR SOMETHING? Just wondering.
➽ More Nefarious Last Words (MNLW™): I don’t care if it takes Michael McClung another 150 years to write the next instalment, if it means it is half a quarter as good as this one. I’ll wait. A little.
P.S. This instalment suffers from a despicable and most intolerable shortage of my boyfriend Holgren Angrado. Needless to say, I am not very pleased and stuff. But. Given that Mr McClung was gracious enough to provide us with a cameo appearance by my wonderfully cranky boyfriend Lhiewyn (aka the “grumpy, crusty old fart”), I might decide to forgive this revolting, Holgren-Lite state of affairs. Maybe.
• Book 1: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids ★★★★★
• Book 2: The Thief Who Spat in Luck's Good Eye ★★★★★
• Book 3: The Thief Who Knocked on Sorrow's Gate ★★★★★
• Book 4: The Thief Who Wasn't There ★★★★★
• Short stories: The Last God ★★★★★
[Pre-review nonsense]
I waited FOUR YEARS for this book to be released. FOUR YEARS. And, bloody shrimping hell of the stinking fish, was it WORTH IT.
Amra Thetys, you hilariously foul-mouthed thief-turned-spoiler spoiler spoiler, I
So. I already said this in my Craptastically Craptastic Pre-Review (CCPR™), but it never hurts to
I waited FOUR YEARS for this book to be released. FOUR YEARS. And, bloody shrimping hell of the stinking fish, was it WORTH IT. Now let’s dance for a bit.
(Oh, and by the way, in case you were wondering: yes, I did threaten to unleash my murderous children on Mr McClung so that he would release the book sooner. Multiple times. It obviously didn’t help. Goes to show what a tough, resilient puny human he is. I’m beginning to think the man’s got some Amra blood flowing in his puny little human veins and stuff.)
Now I’m
It’s nothing like anything you’ve ever read before in the entirety of your entire life. I kid you not. Because it’s a Super Extra Original World (SEOW™). Because the characters are yummilicious as fish (three High Security Harem tenants in the same series! This is pretty much unheard of, my Little Barnacles), and their interactions more exquisitely delicious than freshly roasted
No, thou art not dreaming, this really is an ADHD-prone decapod on acid. Wearing a cat costume. And doing a flip-flop dance.
Anything else? Why HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, of course. Those dialogues
Spoiler
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAForget the “almost” part. There’s nothing “almost” about this. Obviously.
➽ Nefarious Last Words (NLW™): WHY THE BLOODY SHRIMP OF THE STINKING FISH ARE YOU PEOPLE NOT READING THIS SERIES? ARE YOU SUICIDAL? DO YOU WANT ME TO UNLEASH MY HOMICIDAL KIDS ON YOU OR SOMETHING? Just wondering.
➽ More Nefarious Last Words (MNLW™): I don’t care if it takes Michael McClung another 15
P.S. This instalment suffers from a despicable and most intolerable shortage of my boyfriend Holgren Angrado. Needless to say, I am not very pleased and stuff. But. Given that Mr McClung was gracious enough to provide us with a cameo appearance by my wonderfully cranky boyfriend Lhiewyn (aka the “grumpy, crusty old fart”), I might decide to forgive this revolting, Holgren-Lite state of affairs. Maybe.
Spoiler
Hahahahahaha. Just kidding. Fleet Admiral DaShrimp, unleash the shrimps on this inconsiderate little human at once!• Book 1: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids ★★★★★
• Book 2: The Thief Who Spat in Luck's Good Eye ★★★★★
• Book 3: The Thief Who Knocked on Sorrow's Gate ★★★★★
• Book 4: The Thief Who Wasn't There ★★★★★
• Short stories: The Last God ★★★★★
[Pre-review nonsense]
I waited FOUR YEARS for this book to be released. FOUR YEARS. And, bloody shrimping hell of the stinking fish, was it WORTH IT.
Amra Thetys, you hilariously foul-mouthed thief-turned-spoiler spoiler spoiler, I
catsy2022's review
5.0
Rating: A+
Incredible ending to a series that leaves me wanting more. The way I felt about book 1 and 2 return finally in book 5. Amra has to face off against Visini, the Blade the Binds and Blinds and all the things Visini can throw at her.
Amra is so rude and crass, but so funny and strong-willed at the same time. We see the return of characters from the previous books, continue to learn more about the world. There are some crazy fights and lots of things for Amra to consider when trying to escape from death. I loved the story and dialogue, it was so damned funny. I also happened to learn so many new words I haven't read before. I felt like Holgren and Amra really gelled in this book. The gentlemen were so frightening and different, Gammond was scary but a great villain and so was Mister Hope. The Blades, across the series, are some of the most unique enemies in a fantasy series and have such fitting names.
If anyone reads this series, know that every word is worth it.
Incredible ending to a series that leaves me wanting more. The way I felt about book 1 and 2 return finally in book 5. Amra has to face off against Visini, the Blade the Binds and Blinds and all the things Visini can throw at her.
Amra is so rude and crass, but so funny and strong-willed at the same time. We see the return of characters from the previous books, continue to learn more about the world. There are some crazy fights and lots of things for Amra to consider when trying to escape from death. I loved the story and dialogue, it was so damned funny. I also happened to learn so many new words I haven't read before. I felt like Holgren and Amra really gelled in this book. The gentlemen were so frightening and different, Gammond was scary but a great villain and so was Mister Hope. The Blades, across the series, are some of the most unique enemies in a fantasy series and have such fitting names.
If anyone reads this series, know that every word is worth it.
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