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cabbage_patch's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
setauuta's review
5.0
It's kind of nice to see these characters back before they were the best at everything.
rclz's review
5.0
OMG I want more of Alice. I was glad when she grew up a bit but now there isn't enough stories about her as a teenager. She's wonderful.
poisonenvy's review
4.0
Another highly enjoyable short story about Alice and Thomas, and I do hope that we'll get more. The teenage stupidity and obstinance was very believable.
nerdywerewolf's review
4.0
"The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Mind you, I always assumed that meant the other side of the fence was where all the bodies were buried, but that's neither here nor there."
Jonathan Healy has lost far too much. His son, his wife...he will not lose his daughter, Alice, too. Alice has other ideas. She's proud to be a Healy and she's ready to prove herself. Who will win the battle to keep Alice safe and where does Thomas Price fit into all this?
***This is the last prequel story about Thomas and Alice and I'm kind of dying to know what happens between this and everything else.
Jonathan Healy has lost far too much. His son, his wife...he will not lose his daughter, Alice, too. Alice has other ideas. She's proud to be a Healy and she's ready to prove herself. Who will win the battle to keep Alice safe and where does Thomas Price fit into all this?
***This is the last prequel story about Thomas and Alice and I'm kind of dying to know what happens between this and everything else.
jennybeastie's review
4.0
Good, more Alice and Thomas. Interested to see how this progresses -- oh, there are only 3 shorts. Sigh. I hope their story unfolds more later. Dire pig!
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
Next up on my InCryptid short story binge is Target Practice. Written by Seanan McGuire, this short continues the story of a young Alice Healy. And yes, she is just as stubborn and driven as any other member of her family.
Alice has always been fascinated by the world her family has always known. Even if her father would prefer that she had nothing to do with it all, thankfully, she's a stubborn girl and thus did not take his advice (orders) accordingly.
This was a chaotic and fun-fueled short story. One that did an excellent job of portraying the differing personalities of all four Healy members, not to mention a Price and a babysitting ghost. It was just the right balance all around and is perfect for fans of the series.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Alice has always been fascinated by the world her family has always known. Even if her father would prefer that she had nothing to do with it all, thankfully, she's a stubborn girl and thus did not take his advice (orders) accordingly.
This was a chaotic and fun-fueled short story. One that did an excellent job of portraying the differing personalities of all four Healy members, not to mention a Price and a babysitting ghost. It was just the right balance all around and is perfect for fans of the series.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
booksthatburn's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Death, Animal death, Child death, and Cursing