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A review by rbellirving
The Myth Manifestation by Lisa Shearin
3.0
Makenna Fraser is still one of my top female protagonists of all time. She's scrappy, honest, and funny as hell. I love that she knows her limits and isn't an instant bad-ass like many books, but instead is constantly growing and learning without losing her charm.
This book had the classic Shearin set up - great monsters, plausible and well-explained challenge, and it was full of wit and sarcasm. It didn't have as much character development as past books, but instead was a very enjoyable. This series could go on for a very long time because there are so many things that these characters could endure.
My critiques are minimal. There was phrase used 2-3 times that was "pay dirt". I'm not sure if this was a spelling error and should have been "pay day" (which would have made far more sense), or just a new phrase I am not familiar with. If anyone has heard of it before, please let me know.
As mentioned, the character development was not a predominant part of the story. I didn't mind because the action and humour is still very fun, but have that expectation before you read it. I really wish that Rake and Makenna's relationship was given more time. She kept referring to her love life as if they were on rocky terms, but he refers to their relationship as courting making it sound like he's still trying to convince her to date him. Then at the end of the book they plan for Rake to meet the parents. The actual status of their relationship was convoluted throughout. I am glad that they are moving forward but I really wish there was more of that sexual tension and banter that had made the relationship so much fun in previous books.
This is my go-to series for a fun and dependable read. I look forward to seeing what trouble they get into next.
This book had the classic Shearin set up - great monsters, plausible and well-explained challenge, and it was full of wit and sarcasm. It didn't have as much character development as past books, but instead was a very enjoyable. This series could go on for a very long time because there are so many things that these characters could endure.
My critiques are minimal. There was phrase used 2-3 times that was "pay dirt". I'm not sure if this was a spelling error and should have been "pay day" (which would have made far more sense), or just a new phrase I am not familiar with. If anyone has heard of it before, please let me know.
As mentioned, the character development was not a predominant part of the story. I didn't mind because the action and humour is still very fun, but have that expectation before you read it. I really wish that Rake and Makenna's relationship was given more time. She kept referring to her love life as if they were on rocky terms, but he refers to their relationship as courting making it sound like he's still trying to convince her to date him. Then at the end of the book they plan for Rake to meet the parents. The actual status of their relationship was convoluted throughout. I am glad that they are moving forward but I really wish there was more of that sexual tension and banter that had made the relationship so much fun in previous books.
This is my go-to series for a fun and dependable read. I look forward to seeing what trouble they get into next.