kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite book from the series thus far. (Though to be fair, I think I say that with each new book.) In this case, Dani battles with whats right with her job and doing right by her family, when a situation arises in which her professional life mixes with her personal life. In addition to her battle with that, she is also suffering emotionally with her relationship with Matthew, and his new job. You may have some questions in regards to the crime if you are unfamiliar with the story-line that flows from book to book as it involves that grand mystery. We are introduced with a fun new face, who I assume we will see more of in future books. It was fun to watch Dani's interactions with this new character. Of course we get lots of her sarcastic charm. She's humble while at the same time proud of her work. Unfortunately we don't see too much of Matthew or Grey (the two main men in Dani's life,) but we get a taste of each. In case you haven't figured it out, this is a paranormal mystery that mixes that magical world with the mortal humans, though the contact with humans is very limited. The characters aren't cartoonish and even the magical aspects (hexes and curses and whatnot) felt 'real.' It's written well and all the characters thoughts and feelings felt real as well. Dani actually thinks and says things I think she should be saying. (Which doesn't often happen.) Overall, it's just a well rounded book. Mystery, romance, humor.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
jordanez's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lisalondonauthor's review against another edition
5.0
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lisasiefert's review against another edition
5.0
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brandylyons's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, I started this book because it looked wildly different from the usual books that I read, and it totally was. But it was also really fun and super intense and I didn’t know who to trust practically the whole way through. Loved Detective DeMarc, and Officer Primrose reminded me way too much of myself. And Rob was so shifty, brother or not, a good detective follows the leads. I need to go back and read the other books now!!
bookgyrl's review against another edition
4.0
It took me longer to read this installment, I must admit. These books are like cozy mysteries but with magic in them and in different surroundings.
Christmastime and a murder at the campus of the 6th Borough. Rob, Dani's older brother shows up unexpectedly after ten years away. Matthew is still mostly in New York.
Dani is assigned a rookie cop, Primrose, and works her way through interviews and hunches. With a magic carpet they fly to The Isle (isn't there any faster way???) and soon Dani realizes everything is connected to ... the Hex Files.
It is a bit hard for me to remember the storyline with the Hex Files. I do not reread books as I have a massive TBR so I have to rely on memory. Dani was a bit annoying in this book. She is behaving like a jaded cop, surly and - again, like in the last book - she has TSTL tendencies. I don't like it when MC's say things like 'I can take care of myself'; 'I am a trained cop' only to be easily attacked and almost killed. So, NO, you can't take care of yourself.
The relationship between Dani and Matthew also feels a bit cold and detached. Dani is blaming him for being away in New York and he seems to be witholding information. Seems to me they would all have to work together with regards to the Hex Files!
I did enjoy the overall storyline and the new rookie who is actually very very good. Maybe the next will up the ante again.
Christmastime and a murder at the campus of the 6th Borough. Rob, Dani's older brother shows up unexpectedly after ten years away. Matthew is still mostly in New York.
Dani is assigned a rookie cop, Primrose, and works her way through interviews and hunches. With a magic carpet they fly to The Isle (isn't there any faster way???) and soon Dani realizes everything is connected to ... the Hex Files.
It is a bit hard for me to remember the storyline with the Hex Files. I do not reread books as I have a massive TBR so I have to rely on memory. Dani was a bit annoying in this book. She is behaving like a jaded cop, surly and - again, like in the last book - she has TSTL tendencies. I don't like it when MC's say things like 'I can take care of myself'; 'I am a trained cop' only to be easily attacked and almost killed. So, NO, you can't take care of yourself.
The relationship between Dani and Matthew also feels a bit cold and detached. Dani is blaming him for being away in New York and he seems to be witholding information. Seems to me they would all have to work together with regards to the Hex Files!
I did enjoy the overall storyline and the new rookie who is actually very very good. Maybe the next will up the ante again.
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