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fablejack's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I liked this more. I think I read it out of stubbornness because I read the first book. Like that one, there are some very cool concepts and moments, but in between, there is quite a bit of time spent on things that do not advance the plot as much as they should. For example, the protagonist is desperate about the situation with his daughter (omitted for potential spoiler-hood), but the urgency doesn't come through for hundreds of pages until that story picks back up.
woodge's review against another edition
4.0
Last October I read the first book in this series, 61 Nails, and I found it to be original and endlessly interesting and imaginative. The protagonist, Niall Peterson, lives in modern day London and suddenly finds out that he has part Fey ancestry and begins to learn of the world and powers that come with it. In this second book, Niall's teenage daughter begins to exhibit Fey powers of her own. She's kidnapped and Niall is initially duped into believing she's dead. Just as he learns she's not, some other complications enter into the Fey world. Like the first book, I found this one to be endlessly imaginative and a fun story to follow. I liked the unpredictableness of the plotting. It may not be rich in characterization, but the richness of the story makes up for it. I was particularly interested in the character of Raffmir too. An interesting villain.
seejennread's review against another edition
3.0
A lot more action in this than the first, which depending on your preference, might be a good thing. I liked it. I didn't like the extreme change in Blackbird's personality, just because she was pregnant. Didn't make any sense. Look forward to the next one.
eliwray's review against another edition
4.0
The story continues to be thrilling, the main character relatable, and the worldbuilding quite imaginative.
xmiyux's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent followup to 61 Nails.
The book had me in tears at the beginning and at the end I was cheering, conflicted, and concerned. Shevdon does an excellent job fleshing out a believable world and believable characters. They have concerns and foibles - fae and human both.
I would say that the second book had a tighter more tense plot. I hope the third novel continues that trend. Book three can't come soon enough.
The book had me in tears at the beginning and at the end I was cheering, conflicted, and concerned. Shevdon does an excellent job fleshing out a believable world and believable characters. They have concerns and foibles - fae and human both.
I would say that the second book had a tighter more tense plot. I hope the third novel continues that trend. Book three can't come soon enough.
eahaynes's review
4.0
I may have enjoyed this sequel more than the original. Fast-paced, original, and compelling, I love the idea of a hidden faery world that exists in a Cold War-like relationship with our own. A couple of scenes put this book in the adults only category, so not a bedtime read with the kiddos.