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A review by renpuspita
Uncanny Collateral by Brian McClellan
3.0
3 stars
Honestly, I read Uncanny Collateral from Des 27th last year, but because I'm super busy, I just can continue read it last weekend X)).
Decide to purchase Uncanny Collateral when I see newsletter from McClellan that told the ebook is currently free and its continuation, Blood Tally, currently on sale. I mean, what a deal! And a deal indeed. This is my first McClellan's book, although his first series, Powder Mage already catch my interest (just, not enough time to read. Classic). It's like your usual urban fantasy, even I admit, I rarely read UF with male protagonist (only Dresden Files, sadly). While I said usual, Uncanny Collateral still have unique factors. Such as, the hero, Alek Fitz is like a debt collector, only he work in supernatural field. He's also part troll and have this unique dynamic with his djinn, Maggie. No romantic plot, since Maggie is more like big sister to Alek and I love their witty banter.
Uncanny Collateral is perfect for a short read and you can read it in one sitting. You will definitely enjoy Alek's dry humor and sarcasm, and who doesn't? The debt collector part is very interesting and kinda differentiate Alek from the rest of all UF heroes-heroines out there that usually are detective, PI or law enforcement of sort. Although he's a debt collector, Alek is also a slave of his boss. And yes, literally slave. Not easy to read and I hope Alek will get out from his predicament.
A nice start for a new series! :)
Honestly, I read Uncanny Collateral from Des 27th last year, but because I'm super busy, I just can continue read it last weekend X)).
Decide to purchase Uncanny Collateral when I see newsletter from McClellan that told the ebook is currently free and its continuation, Blood Tally, currently on sale. I mean, what a deal! And a deal indeed. This is my first McClellan's book, although his first series, Powder Mage already catch my interest (just, not enough time to read. Classic). It's like your usual urban fantasy, even I admit, I rarely read UF with male protagonist (only Dresden Files, sadly). While I said usual, Uncanny Collateral still have unique factors. Such as, the hero, Alek Fitz is like a debt collector, only he work in supernatural field. He's also part troll and have this unique dynamic with his djinn, Maggie. No romantic plot, since Maggie is more like big sister to Alek and I love their witty banter.
Uncanny Collateral is perfect for a short read and you can read it in one sitting. You will definitely enjoy Alek's dry humor and sarcasm, and who doesn't? The debt collector part is very interesting and kinda differentiate Alek from the rest of all UF heroes-heroines out there that usually are detective, PI or law enforcement of sort. Although he's a debt collector, Alek is also a slave of his boss. And yes, literally slave. Not easy to read and I hope Alek will get out from his predicament.
A nice start for a new series! :)