hgranger's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting book...it’s a pretty quick read but still packs in a lot of action and emotion. The main character is likable without being overly perfect, and the magic system is well thought out. I enjoyed the side stories as well; there were some great characters among the many people around Aren. Patricia Briggs is an excellent story teller.
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
The Hob's Bargain was on my radar for a while, since it's a standalone fantasy novel. Plus, I wanted to read something by Patricia Briggs for some time now.
In the end, I was not disappointing. It's a nice spin of a beauty and the beast plot with magic, different mythical creatures and complex characters. I especially liked that author didn't neglect the character and world building (like it happens in some other fantasy romance novels).
I'll definitely read more by Patricia Briggs in the future.
In the end, I was not disappointing. It's a nice spin of a beauty and the beast plot with magic, different mythical creatures and complex characters. I especially liked that author didn't neglect the character and world building (like it happens in some other fantasy romance novels).
I'll definitely read more by Patricia Briggs in the future.
rdawnl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
heathersbike's review against another edition
5.0
If you didn't go back and read this after reading the popular Mercy series, you're doing yourself a disservice.
starknits13's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
nutmegcollects's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookscrystals93's review
4.0
It’s been a little while since I’ve read fantasy so this was nice. I was drawn in instantly. Such a well written fantasy book. Definitely recommend.
eb00kie's review against another edition
3.0
A medium-to-bad book about improbable-to-impossible worlds - let's your mind let go.
itabar's review against another edition
2.0
I rated this 4 stars based on the feelings I remembered having when I read it.
I recently listened to it and the slower pace of listening magnified the shortcomings in the story. So I ended up liking this book mildly.
I recently listened to it and the slower pace of listening magnified the shortcomings in the story. So I ended up liking this book mildly.
flowerwlf's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite story by this author. I skimmed a lot of it. I never really cared about the people.