aknas22's review
4.0
The Cal and Niko Leandros books always pull me in and take me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. They have me chuckling one minute and near tears the next. I love the interaction between Call and Niko.
faehistory's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wetdryvac's review
5.0
I really, truly, deeply loathe amnesia stories. This one did it about as well as it could be done, and brought on some pretty darn decent character development.
raven_acres's review
4.0
This was a snarky in a different way Cal. Waking up with amnesia lightened up his personality, which made it interesting as he found himself again. Enjoyed the twists and turns, and found everything well played.
tharrick's review
2.0
To be honest, I considered this to be the weakest of this series to date. This is mostly because I dislike amnesia used as a plot device, and it takes a lot of good writing and characterisation to help me look past that.
Fortunately this book, like the other Leandros books, was well-written enough to keep me interested and through the worst of the amnesia plotline.
Fortunately this book, like the other Leandros books, was well-written enough to keep me interested and through the worst of the amnesia plotline.
ptaradactyl's review
3.0
I do want Cal's tshirts, although I probably wouldn't look quite so believable in them...
minotaursmaze's review
4.0
I love the way she writes the wonderful bonds between brothers even though it's not real, fun and enjoyable always.
troll_mouse_books's review
4.0
6 books in, and Thurman is still dishing out the same kickass brotherly 'urban fantasy' stories about the Leandros brothers! I'll have to re-read them all to truly rank them, but I know this one might well rank above some of the others. : )
Too many gem scenes to count.
Spoilers:
I loved the concept of amnesia!Cal. Loved seeing Niko, Robin, and the rest through this 'new' Cal!
I really enjoyed the examination of the brothers' relationship. Then again, I've always loved the way Thurman writes the brotherly love moments without overdoing it.
I may have squee'd when Niko and Robin turned up in Nevah's Landing to get Cal. : )
I loved the rest of Wahanket's mummy-cats! Especially Spartacus!
I was especially hooked, there was no stopping, once Cal figured out about the laced toothpaste.
Cal as we know him might be back. And he might believe that the guy he was as amnesia!Cal is gone, but the returned!Cal we saw at the end wasn't fully old!Cal. He's changed. He's grown up a bit. Or that's what I believe anyways.
I also loved the moment at the party when Robin discovered that Cal was almost back.
The epilogue was major creepy! Poor auphe experiments left to like 25 years of hell in those cages. *shudder* I'm glad that Cal shot them for 2 reasons: 1. There was nothing else to do, and it was a mercy. 2. This means the next book won't be all about them.
I really enjoyed this one. I don't know how you do it, Rob Thurman, but you do. : )
It's hard to choose just one quote, but having just finished the book minutes ago - this is one (of many) that sticks out:
"Sitting beside him, I leaned against him so he could pretend he wasn't leaning against me. He always had to be the strong one. Who was I to take that away, even once?" p. 299
Cal, you've matured, you badass softie!
Too many gem scenes to count.
Spoilers:
I loved the concept of amnesia!Cal. Loved seeing Niko, Robin, and the rest through this 'new' Cal!
I really enjoyed the examination of the brothers' relationship. Then again, I've always loved the way Thurman writes the brotherly love moments without overdoing it.
I may have squee'd when Niko and Robin turned up in Nevah's Landing to get Cal. : )
I loved the rest of Wahanket's mummy-cats! Especially Spartacus!
I was especially hooked, there was no stopping, once Cal figured out about the laced toothpaste.
Cal as we know him might be back. And he might believe that the guy he was as amnesia!Cal is gone, but the returned!Cal we saw at the end wasn't fully old!Cal. He's changed. He's grown up a bit. Or that's what I believe anyways.
I also loved the moment at the party when Robin discovered that Cal was almost back.
The epilogue was major creepy! Poor auphe experiments left to like 25 years of hell in those cages. *shudder* I'm glad that Cal shot them for 2 reasons: 1. There was nothing else to do, and it was a mercy. 2. This means the next book won't be all about them.
I really enjoyed this one. I don't know how you do it, Rob Thurman, but you do. : )
It's hard to choose just one quote, but having just finished the book minutes ago - this is one (of many) that sticks out:
"Sitting beside him, I leaned against him so he could pretend he wasn't leaning against me. He always had to be the strong one. Who was I to take that away, even once?" p. 299
Cal, you've matured, you badass softie!
reginaexmachina's review
4.0
This book was a little detour for the Leandros brothers and with a large chunk of it with Cal trying to remember who he is, it was a little different in feel to the rest of the series. But regardless, I love the brothers and Robin together so it's all good for me :)