julykus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.25
alwroteabook's review against another edition
5.0
In a fit of whimsy, I hereby announce I will give everyone five stars, but the reviews may not reflect it.
I liked the first book. I didn't love it, but it was fun. I liked this one far less and felt like at times it was a chore to get through (or zoned out as it was an audiobook). This time he's more of a spy, solving a murder that has political implications. The humans who perpetuated this were far less entertaining than the demons and otherworldly denizens of the first and even Cabal sense of superiority (a highlight) had slackened off. There were some moments that were hilarious, but they were few and far between.
I liked the first book. I didn't love it, but it was fun. I liked this one far less and felt like at times it was a chore to get through (or zoned out as it was an audiobook). This time he's more of a spy, solving a murder that has political implications. The humans who perpetuated this were far less entertaining than the demons and otherworldly denizens of the first and even Cabal sense of superiority (a highlight) had slackened off. There were some moments that were hilarious, but they were few and far between.
smortnerd's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
tlfuller13's review against another edition
4.0
I love how the steam punk was used with the dirigible, very unique and fascinating.
The characters were cool, especially the irony of the two characters that hate each other have to work together to solve a crime. Their quick wit was definitely fun, and johannes continues to escape his fate with his smarts. A very fun read!
The characters were cool, especially the irony of the two characters that hate each other have to work together to solve a crime. Their quick wit was definitely fun, and johannes continues to escape his fate with his smarts. A very fun read!
disastrouspenguin's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite of the series so far. I really enjoyed the narrator in this one, especially for his interpretation of Cabal's dry speech.
mamaweast's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seaclauss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
littlevee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0