daffodill37's review against another edition
3.0
I should feel more invested in this series by now. I'm enjoying it, I guess, but I don't feel heavily invested.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun read-aloud with my husband. This one took over 3 months to get through, not because the book isn't good but because a) we always read right before bedtime, and b) my husband has a very soothing voice, therefore c) I would always get sleepy after just a few pages. Ah well, we enjoyed it, and on to the next one!
scroggin_cooper's review against another edition
4.0
Might just do some micro-reviews for these.
It's another solid entry in the Dresden Files, with some great character moments and a build-up of the world. Faeries freak me the fuck out, see my ACOTAR review, and the characters introduced are quite fun. Dresden's down-spiral's another great thing. It's a very mature way of looking at loss, since his girlfriend is pretty much gone/dead. I just felt like Harry's magic is too deus ex machinay.
It's another solid entry in the Dresden Files, with some great character moments and a build-up of the world. Faeries freak me the fuck out, see my ACOTAR review, and the characters introduced are quite fun. Dresden's down-spiral's another great thing. It's a very mature way of looking at loss, since his girlfriend is pretty much gone/dead. I just felt like Harry's magic is too deus ex machinay.
bonbonbookz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
akshayps's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
1.5
Better.
I honestly would stop with this series, but I have a tome with the first 6 books in it. It's a little less high school fan fic and a little more stock fae fantasy of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. This book is an improvement over the others, largely because Harry isn't mostly dead through all of it.
The highlight is watching Harry channel MacGyver and escape from traps.
all_piss_and_vinegar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I know they’re a little cheesy but I just love this series oh so much. It’s so fun visiting them again.
calcitestar's review against another edition
3.0
The long fight descriptions in this book taint what could be a great read.