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styxx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Gun violence, Death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence, Abortion, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Sexual content
cathybruce208's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second in the John Taylor series. I think Mr. Green's storytelling is getting more assured and his handling of the more iconic characters is just right (like Merlin and the big reveal at the end). It makes perfect sense that ALL angels are bad news for the Nightside, since most of its inhabitants are shades of grey.
I liked the rapport between JT and Shotgun Suzie, but I was a little disappointed that she turned out to be a sexual-abuse victim. That seems to be a mini-trend among "butt-kicking babes" and I'd like to see other reasons that women get violent. Still, it does fit this character and the Nightside in general, where everyone seems to be somewhat damaged.
All in all, a good book. On to the next one, Nightingale's Lament.
I liked the rapport between JT and Shotgun Suzie, but I was a little disappointed that she turned out to be a sexual-abuse victim. That seems to be a mini-trend among "butt-kicking babes" and I'd like to see other reasons that women get violent. Still, it does fit this character and the Nightside in general, where everyone seems to be somewhat damaged.
All in all, a good book. On to the next one, Nightingale's Lament.
joebonnell's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alexandrabree's review against another edition
5.0
I probably read this book a dozen times! I love this series so much, I was totally obsessed with it in junior high and devoured the novels every year all through high school. They are still one of my favorite things to read on a summer trip. I picked them up both in the soft cover set and in digital so that I have them on hand.
I love John Taylor, I love the Nightside, all the stories are phenomenal, all the characters are great. Just so much fun! I couldn't get enough of the sarcasm and the settings. Everything about it is just the best.
I love John Taylor, I love the Nightside, all the stories are phenomenal, all the characters are great. Just so much fun! I couldn't get enough of the sarcasm and the settings. Everything about it is just the best.
tani's review against another edition
4.0
Fast-paced and fun. Liked this one considerably more than the first book in the series.
ogreart's review
4.0
Relistening to this series. I like the way he has the angels (of both Light and Darkness) portrayed. And Taylor figuring things out with attitude and style.
kaelindegrees's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape