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A review by aperfectmjk
The Book of the Unwinding by J.D. Horn
2.0
So, I'm starting to think that maybe this series just isn't for me. When I picked up the first in the series, [b:The King of Bones and Ashes|34913737|The King of Bones and Ashes (Witches of New Orleans, #1)|J.D. Horn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1505329482s/34913737.jpg|56176625], I was looking for a good supernatural read, and I thought this series would definitely meet that requirement. While I wasn't over the moon about the first one, I was intrigued enough to continue onward. I've got to say though, this one definitely didn't deliver.
Overall, this novel lacks in suspense and intrigue. There was no mystical appeal for me. As with the first one, there are so many characters, ones that I might add don't really stand out from one another. There was only one character that I found to be at all a stand-out, and sadly, poof, that character is gone. Not sure if ever to return.
What the heck is up with the second half of this novel? Once Alice has been freed from the Dreaming Road it's like the book was put on fast forward. I wonder if the publisher was pushing Mr. Horn to get the book finished and he just pieced this together to give them a finished product. At least that's how it seems anyway. I have to admit, I started to lose interest at multiple points in this novel because it just doesn't flow well for me.
I'm not sure if I want to move forward with this series... turns out it's not really what I was hoping for, it just doesn't pull me in. I can see how it appeals to others though.
I want to thank NetGalley, 47 North, and J.D. Horn for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review.
Overall, this novel lacks in suspense and intrigue. There was no mystical appeal for me. As with the first one, there are so many characters, ones that I might add don't really stand out from one another. There was only one character that I found to be at all a stand-out, and sadly, poof, that character is gone. Not sure if ever to return.
What the heck is up with the second half of this novel? Once Alice has been freed from the Dreaming Road it's like the book was put on fast forward. I wonder if the publisher was pushing Mr. Horn to get the book finished and he just pieced this together to give them a finished product. At least that's how it seems anyway. I have to admit, I started to lose interest at multiple points in this novel because it just doesn't flow well for me.
I'm not sure if I want to move forward with this series... turns out it's not really what I was hoping for, it just doesn't pull me in. I can see how it appeals to others though.
I want to thank NetGalley, 47 North, and J.D. Horn for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review.