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A review by readaholicliv
Lies Ripped Open by Steve McHugh
5.0
Something to keep in mind about this book before I go any further. At the time of this review, this book is available through Kindle Unlimited subscription to read and listen to for free. This is how I chose to read/listen to this book.
I've read many urban fantasy books -- it's my favorite genre -- and will be the first to admit that it's pretty rare for an author to continuously outdo the prior book. Steve McHugh is one such author. This book replaced Prison of Hope as my favorite in the series thus far.
There's just something about Nate that draws you in. He's cocky as all hell. In fact, he's been rewarded with a punch to the face or knee to the groin on several occasions, through many books, due to his smug remarks in poorly timed situations. Despite his nonstop arrogance, he's fiercely loyal to those he considers friends. He's relentless on doing what's right. It may not be the *the* right thing, but it's his idea of what's right and he won't finish until he sees it through. He's been around long enough and is stubborn enough to get shit done, no matter what it takes, even if there's often times a hefty cost attached.
He was kept very busy in this book. Actually, I'm surprised the amount and frequency of magic he was tossing around throughout the book that we didn't see more of his nightmare, Erburus. Nevertheless, this book was exceedingly entertaining and evoked an array of emotions as I listened/read it. The gentleman who narrates it, James Langton, does a wonderful job of bringing the characters and scenes to life; to a degree that I may research other books he has narrated after completion of the Hellequin Chronicles.
One of the biggest things that I've consistently loved about this series is the fact that the women in it are also bad ass. Not only are they heavily capable, there's several instances to which Nathan Garrett, aka Hellequin, has had his ass saved by a woman.
Overall, much was revealed throughout the course of the book. There were numerous new characters, a plethora of secrets shed, and enemies unmasked. Additionally, a lot of cliffhangers at the end of the book that promise the continuation of an already brilliant story arc.
I've read many urban fantasy books -- it's my favorite genre -- and will be the first to admit that it's pretty rare for an author to continuously outdo the prior book. Steve McHugh is one such author. This book replaced Prison of Hope as my favorite in the series thus far.
There's just something about Nate that draws you in. He's cocky as all hell. In fact, he's been rewarded with a punch to the face or knee to the groin on several occasions, through many books, due to his smug remarks in poorly timed situations. Despite his nonstop arrogance, he's fiercely loyal to those he considers friends. He's relentless on doing what's right. It may not be the *the* right thing, but it's his idea of what's right and he won't finish until he sees it through. He's been around long enough and is stubborn enough to get shit done, no matter what it takes, even if there's often times a hefty cost attached.
He was kept very busy in this book. Actually, I'm surprised the amount and frequency of magic he was tossing around throughout the book that we didn't see more of his nightmare, Erburus. Nevertheless, this book was exceedingly entertaining and evoked an array of emotions as I listened/read it. The gentleman who narrates it, James Langton, does a wonderful job of bringing the characters and scenes to life; to a degree that I may research other books he has narrated after completion of the Hellequin Chronicles.
One of the biggest things that I've consistently loved about this series is the fact that the women in it are also bad ass. Not only are they heavily capable, there's several instances to which Nathan Garrett, aka Hellequin, has had his ass saved by a woman.
Overall, much was revealed throughout the course of the book. There were numerous new characters, a plethora of secrets shed, and enemies unmasked. Additionally, a lot of cliffhangers at the end of the book that promise the continuation of an already brilliant story arc.