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freevortex's review against another edition
4.0
On a second readthrough of this series, ended up DNF-ing after this book because I remembered that
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the series really starts to go in a completely different direction after this book, and it wasn't something that I wanted. I signed up for a grave witch and Death, not for a faerie story!naturally's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
ceena's review against another edition
Stopped at 70%.
I stopped listening and never got around to picking it up again before I had to return it.... I don't think I want to finish either so, I'm throwing in the towel.
I stopped listening and never got around to picking it up again before I had to return it.... I don't think I want to finish either so, I'm throwing in the towel.
duckie84's review against another edition
4.0
I think that this one is better than the first.
It really opens up the world Ms. Price has created.
Some may give it flak for the lack of sexy fun times, but I think that it would have gotten in the way of the fast pace of action.
It really opens up the world Ms. Price has created.
Some may give it flak for the lack of sexy fun times, but I think that it would have gotten in the way of the fast pace of action.
bookishwiles's review against another edition
4.0
The writing is not without faults but I love these novels. Such a creative urban paranormal series.
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
5.0
This was an excellent follow up to the first book, which I really enjoyed. I sometimes worry when I've loved the first book in a series that the next one(s) will pale in comparison. In this case, I needn't have worried.
The mystery element here really had me stumped. I thought I had it all figured out right until the end, and there was the baddie, with his/her back to me and I'm thinking, I've totally got this, then they turn around and.... doh! Looks like I'm not quite as much of a smarty pants as I thought, huh? I love that I was surprised and thought it was really cleverly written.
Alex's character had time to shine in this one a bit more than the first book as well. I don't think I really mentioned much about her as a lead character in my first review, I was too busy being all excited about the world-building and cool magical abilities and such, but she is a good leading lady: strong in her magic, honest, loyal, fierce, free and open with her opinions of others, both good and bad. And I can see why people are drawn to her.
Lets not say the words "love triangle" because they upset me, and really, that's not the case here at all, BUT, but there is more than one person who thinks Alex is the bee's knees in this series. One of them is just lovely, and seems to have really deep feelings for Alex, but I just can't see any possible way that it could work out between them. The other is a bit more of a conundrum, both to Alex and to us as a reader. He has his secrets and loyalties that lie elsewhere, and these make him a risky choice. But he's, like, all yummy and stuff..... I just don't know what I think at this point other than that I like both of them for very different reasons.
I can't wait for the next next book, Grave Memory (write faster dammit!) and really hope this series continues to keep up this high standard for many books to come.
The mystery element here really had me stumped. I thought I had it all figured out right until the end, and there was the baddie, with his/her back to me and I'm thinking, I've totally got this, then they turn around and.... doh! Looks like I'm not quite as much of a smarty pants as I thought, huh? I love that I was surprised and thought it was really cleverly written.
Alex's character had time to shine in this one a bit more than the first book as well. I don't think I really mentioned much about her as a lead character in my first review, I was too busy being all excited about the world-building and cool magical abilities and such, but she is a good leading lady: strong in her magic, honest, loyal, fierce, free and open with her opinions of others, both good and bad. And I can see why people are drawn to her.
Lets not say the words "love triangle" because they upset me, and really, that's not the case here at all, BUT, but there is more than one person who thinks Alex is the bee's knees in this series. One of them is just lovely, and seems to have really deep feelings for Alex, but I just can't see any possible way that it could work out between them. The other is a bit more of a conundrum, both to Alex and to us as a reader. He has his secrets and loyalties that lie elsewhere, and these make him a risky choice. But he's, like, all yummy and stuff..... I just don't know what I think at this point other than that I like both of them for very different reasons.
I can't wait for the next next book, Grave Memory (write faster dammit!) and really hope this series continues to keep up this high standard for many books to come.
tiffanyxcc's review against another edition
3.0
Grave Dance is the second novel in the Alex craft series and the follow up to Grave Witch. It seems since the events of the first novel, Alex has undergone some …. changes. Like, a sensitivity to iron. It seems her fae blood has been awakened, and with her unique talents everyone wants a piece of her. Her foray into faerie leads her to discover some interesting information about her ancestry, and a certain queen has something that Alex really wants. Even if it confuses her.
Aside from her personal life, Alex is back to assisting the Nekros police department on a strange homicide case. Several left feet have been uncovered. Only left feet. Unfortunately, the case is not so easily solved by just raising the shade and asking the victim who they are and how they died, since a foot is not enough of a body to raise a shade. Maybe if she had some help….
Just venturing out of her house becomes a bit perilous for Alex in this novel. Several constructs attack out of nowhere, each “illusion” more dangerous from the last. The Anti-black magic unit is not making much headway on finding out what these constructs are made of and how to stop them. But Alex might have an idea.
While this novel is definitely entertaining, I did enjoy the first novel more. I felt like there were many seemingly unimportant scenes, and the novel had a bit of a slower pace than the first. It does seem like the supernatural world around Alex is expanding however, and I can only guess that things are going to get more exciting from here on out!
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Aside from her personal life, Alex is back to assisting the Nekros police department on a strange homicide case. Several left feet have been uncovered. Only left feet. Unfortunately, the case is not so easily solved by just raising the shade and asking the victim who they are and how they died, since a foot is not enough of a body to raise a shade. Maybe if she had some help….
Just venturing out of her house becomes a bit perilous for Alex in this novel. Several constructs attack out of nowhere, each “illusion” more dangerous from the last. The Anti-black magic unit is not making much headway on finding out what these constructs are made of and how to stop them. But Alex might have an idea.
While this novel is definitely entertaining, I did enjoy the first novel more. I felt like there were many seemingly unimportant scenes, and the novel had a bit of a slower pace than the first. It does seem like the supernatural world around Alex is expanding however, and I can only guess that things are going to get more exciting from here on out!
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gracereadsforlove's review against another edition
4.0
After the first book, I needed more of Alex with Falin and Death. Too many "people" are now interested in Alex and at times it felt overwhelming but she was able to pull through. I'm glad that she's not a stupid heroine. I usually stay away from stories involving the fae but this one I don't mind so much.