sunshinemagik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lzad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Gun violence
the_strange_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
faehistory's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kblincoln's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is one case where the sequel irons out some of the annoying bits from the first book without losing any of the Mage-in-London fun of the first Alex Verus book.
There's less exposition, more action, and more relationship-development between Alex and the assorted bad guys and his psuedo-apprentice Luna.
In this installment, someone's out to kill Alex, Luna's new friend Martin has just picked up a dangerous wish-giving artifact, and Alex's reputation from the first book's antics won't let him ly low anymore.
But what really gets him off his couch and moving along the infinite possiblities he can see in the future is that his friend/mentor/tailor Arachne is in danger-- and coming to her aid will reveal Alex's moral compass as well as put him on the other side of both Light and Dark Mages.
Again, if you like Jim Butcher's Dresden or Kevin Hearne's Atticus, you'll like Alex. Nicely done. Can't wait for the next installment.
This Book's Snack Rating: Salt and Vinegar Kettle chips for the sturdier character, more action, less exposition and all around salty London fun of this 2nd installment
There's less exposition, more action, and more relationship-development between Alex and the assorted bad guys and his psuedo-apprentice Luna.
In this installment, someone's out to kill Alex, Luna's new friend Martin has just picked up a dangerous wish-giving artifact, and Alex's reputation from the first book's antics won't let him ly low anymore.
But what really gets him off his couch and moving along the infinite possiblities he can see in the future is that his friend/mentor/tailor Arachne is in danger-- and coming to her aid will reveal Alex's moral compass as well as put him on the other side of both Light and Dark Mages.
Again, if you like Jim Butcher's Dresden or Kevin Hearne's Atticus, you'll like Alex. Nicely done. Can't wait for the next installment.
This Book's Snack Rating: Salt and Vinegar Kettle chips for the sturdier character, more action, less exposition and all around salty London fun of this 2nd installment
firadraco's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
catwithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
ultamentkiller's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75