A review by storiesxstitches
Tangled Webs, by Anne Bishop
3.0
If you're looking for a mind blowing read, pass this over. While still fantastically written, the pace of this book is much more muted than the epic trilogy. Aimed more at satisfying readers' cravings than pulling in new victi- I mean, new readers, Anne Bishop builds on what we already know from the trilogy and plunges into story telling.
The characters are still as charming and funny, and it's so easy to fall in love with them again. Surreal and a new character, Rainier, feature most in this novel, but we get to see Jaenelle, Daemon, Lucivar, Saetan and other beloved characters again. I'm a little disappointed that Jaenelle has given up her Ebony Jewels.
What could have added a little more oomph to the story was watching Daemon deal with the antagonist. However, the book is a little vague on how the SaDiablo family dealt with him, choosing instead to focus on well known characters.
Included at the end of this novel is 'By the Time the Witchblood Blooms', a short story featuring Surreal. It takes place before the trilogy, and shows Surreal on one of her assassinations. Not as bloody as you think; Surreal has style.
The characters are still as charming and funny, and it's so easy to fall in love with them again. Surreal and a new character, Rainier, feature most in this novel, but we get to see Jaenelle, Daemon, Lucivar, Saetan and other beloved characters again. I'm a little disappointed that Jaenelle has given up her Ebony Jewels.
What could have added a little more oomph to the story was watching Daemon deal with the antagonist. However, the book is a little vague on how the SaDiablo family dealt with him, choosing instead to focus on well known characters.
Included at the end of this novel is 'By the Time the Witchblood Blooms', a short story featuring Surreal. It takes place before the trilogy, and shows Surreal on one of her assassinations. Not as bloody as you think; Surreal has style.