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ekimrey's review
3.0
Not the strongest outing in the series but still entertaining. I checked out when it came to the "boat and sailing stuff" but managed to pay enough attention so as to not get lost. I still find myself annoyed at the back tracking in Harper's abilities, one does not generally weaken your main character after such hard fought/suffered for gains in ability and knowledge, but alas this seems to be the case. I am glad the Danzigiers were not a part of this book, it was good to see Harper branch out and open up her world to other people.
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
Another Endeavour read, book 7 in a series. Just really not my thing. A paranormal mystery with sea creatures - a bit confused and just didn't feel realistic to me. Yes I know - fantasy - but good urban fantasy should feel true and real.
wetdryvac's review
5.0
The two things this book nailed were sense of place and sense of character. It's got that in common with the first, second, and third books, but here I can actually watch character growth. T'was very nice indeed.
cors36's review
3.0
I first read about Kat Richardson's Harper Blaine in a short story in one urban fantasy anthology or another, and that convinced me to read her novels. Seawitch is the seventh I've read, and while I still prefer the short stories, I'll be continuing to follow Harper's adventures.
Seawitch is plot-heavy and short on character development, but that seems appropriate for Harper's character. She's a slightly aloof self-described loner, so getting to know her fictionally feels similar to what it would mean to get to know her in real life. In this volume she's working on becoming a better friend by reducing the number of times she relies on those she loves to find answers she could search for herself; this stands in opposition to her tendency to rush headlong into things and NOT allow people to help her. If Richardson chooses to pursue this line of character development, I'd like to see it become a more integral part of the plot line.
The plot of Seawitch walked a nice balance between being creepy but not giving me nightmares, although I did feel many of the revelations were obvious to me much earlier than to the characters. It was good seeing Harper work with a police partner, especially as his character is beginning to be flushed out nicely. All in all, I enjoyed going back into Harper Blaine's world - it always feels like visiting with old (if slightly aloof) friends.
Seawitch is plot-heavy and short on character development, but that seems appropriate for Harper's character. She's a slightly aloof self-described loner, so getting to know her fictionally feels similar to what it would mean to get to know her in real life. In this volume she's working on becoming a better friend by reducing the number of times she relies on those she loves to find answers she could search for herself; this stands in opposition to her tendency to rush headlong into things and NOT allow people to help her. If Richardson chooses to pursue this line of character development, I'd like to see it become a more integral part of the plot line.
The plot of Seawitch walked a nice balance between being creepy but not giving me nightmares, although I did feel many of the revelations were obvious to me much earlier than to the characters. It was good seeing Harper work with a police partner, especially as his character is beginning to be flushed out nicely. All in all, I enjoyed going back into Harper Blaine's world - it always feels like visiting with old (if slightly aloof) friends.
master_jedi_reader's review
3.0
2.8, rounded to 3. A weak 3. A step up from the last book but didn't wow me. Biggest positive of this one was getting more background and insight into the character Detective Solis. Before he'd only really been a footnote, sort of a chatic good character that, while on the side of justice was often at odds with Harper due to the nature of her being a Greywalker and all the weird that comes with it. Their growing bond of friendship throughout the novel was, for me, the saving grace keeping it from being another 2 rating.
shells's review
5.0
It had been a while, a long while, since I'd last ventured into the Grey with Harper Blaine.
I felt this sudden need to delve into it again, last week. So I broke down and ordered the book previous to this, Downpour, on my Kindle.
And I inhaled every word of that book in no time.
I just HAD to read another and so I ordered this one right as soon as I finished Downpour.
Without giving too much away in Seawitch, an old, long missing ship rolls into dock. There is no one on board. There are obvious signs of something sinister. And there are signs below the surface that only Harper can see as she ventures in with her Grey tuned eyes. But she's not alone this time, as Solis is also charged with investigating the ship with the hopes of finding out what happened to her crew so many years before. Together, they uncover the mysteries and layers, while learning more about each other in the process.
I was surprised by the revelations in regards to Solis. And pleased. I'm hoping to learn more with the next books. Harper has changed, grown, and been altered by her experiences. Not just in regards to interaction with the Grey, and the occasional deaths she's suffered, but also with the living people in her life. And, her growing relationship with Quinton is wonderful to experience. Not just for Harper's part in it, but to see how much Quinton has changed as well.
I can't wait to read Possession! Well, when I have a little more money in the book fund, that is.
I felt this sudden need to delve into it again, last week. So I broke down and ordered the book previous to this, Downpour, on my Kindle.
And I inhaled every word of that book in no time.
I just HAD to read another and so I ordered this one right as soon as I finished Downpour.
Without giving too much away in Seawitch, an old, long missing ship rolls into dock. There is no one on board. There are obvious signs of something sinister. And there are signs below the surface that only Harper can see as she ventures in with her Grey tuned eyes. But she's not alone this time, as Solis is also charged with investigating the ship with the hopes of finding out what happened to her crew so many years before. Together, they uncover the mysteries and layers, while learning more about each other in the process.
I was surprised by the revelations in regards to Solis. And pleased. I'm hoping to learn more with the next books. Harper has changed, grown, and been altered by her experiences. Not just in regards to interaction with the Grey, and the occasional deaths she's suffered, but also with the living people in her life. And, her growing relationship with Quinton is wonderful to experience. Not just for Harper's part in it, but to see how much Quinton has changed as well.
I can't wait to read Possession! Well, when I have a little more money in the book fund, that is.
ursacygni's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25