Reviews

In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire

laraiswrite's review

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Another story centered around Jack. I’m starting to feel like Seanan may have a favorite. Lol. I stil enjoyed it tho. =) It was a cute and mysterious look into Jack’s life with Dr Bleak. Also some intriguing insight into Dr Bleak.

paperpaladin's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It is always a treat to be back in the worlds of the Wayward Children. This story follows Dr. Bleak, Jack's mentor in the Moors, as he meets Jack and then as Jack meets Alexis for the first time. Not my favorite short story of hers but worth the read.

My rating system
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book       

djerri's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

jessreadsbooks's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

dembury's review

3.0

Enjoyable and sweet, yet ultimately nothing new in the way of the Walcott twins arc. I lowkey feel like McGuire is just rehashing the same details about Jack each time we see her in these books? But this one at least had some pretty moments (and I like Alexis) so it's worth reading if you really want to flesh out your whole "Wayward Children" experience.

aeculley's review

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review

4.0

Short stories are always too short. However, I love how these short stories really add depth and layers to the stories we already know. The Moors might be my favorite world in this entire series (although I would never want to live there myself) and returning for whatever story the author wants to tell is always a pleasure. This story wasn't an exception. I loved how small gaps were filled, how details were added and how I'm now only looking forward to the eighth book in the series even more!

gabrielle_erin's review

4.0

Okay sorry this didn't have to hit so hard what the hell?? The moors are my favourite world in this series and this was so cute but so sad at the same time ughhh

coruscations's review

3.0

enough with the twins already

itsmechelly's review

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0