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dmcke013's review against another edition
2.0
[a:Orlando A. Sanchez|7191886|Orlando A. Sanchez|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1451428904p2/7191886.jpg] is fairly churning these e-books out and, In my opinion at least, it's beginning to show.
Book #8 in the 'Montague and Strong detective' series, in which Hades (yes, that Hades) wife Persephone has been kidnapped. Tristan Montague and Simon Strong (and Peaches the hellhound, of course!) are hired to investigate that disappearance, leading to the usual mayhem and large-scale destruction of public property.
Book #8 in the 'Montague and Strong detective' series, in which Hades (yes, that Hades) wife Persephone has been kidnapped. Tristan Montague and Simon Strong (and Peaches the hellhound, of course!) are hired to investigate that disappearance, leading to the usual mayhem and large-scale destruction of public property.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
- 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? Yes
5.0
Oh, remember what I said in the review of Bullets & Blades, about the bond between Simon and Monty and Simon and Peaches? Well, we are to at the point in which Simon faces Chi, the powerful, ancient vampire who leads the Dark Dark Council and who has marked him as her own and tells her:
“I’m going to say this once,” I said, letting the anger lace my words. “If the Council moves against Monty, they move against me.” (...) “The only ones who will be sorry will be the ones who come at us,” I said, barely keeping my rage under control.”
It's not a rational choice to declare war on these three, they cause enough mayhem without getting them angry.
All these aside, man! Hades and his family take the terms 'family feud' to a whole new level *laughs*
But even with all the usual laughs (c'mon, Peaches bargaining with Simon? That's hilarious!), this book also has a much darker tone. All the talking about Monty becoming a dark mage doesn't sound all that insane when you witness the reckless way in which he unleashes his magic. I'm not saying that I believe he will go dark, just that it isn't such a stretch that others think so.
Oh, I can't wait to see what will come next!
donnah's review
5.0
When Hades' wife is kidnapped Monty & Simon are hired to help find her, but they had no idea just what doors they would be opening. Things always have a way of getting explosive when Simon and Monty are involved, to find out which buildings are left standing and what Gods may not be you'll have to take a chance and step into Simon, Monty, and Peaches world! This is an engaging story that keeps you on your toes waiting to see who will show up next and just how our mage, immortal and hellhound will come through at the end. I loved watching each of them grow and learn more about their powers and gifts. Well done Orlando Sanchez, ready for the next adventure!
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