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hannah_the_home_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
The Kitty Norville books were one of my all-time favorite urban fantasy series. I was so sad when it ended, but there was always some hope that someday we'd get a spinoff series featuring Cormac and Amelia. Well, I'm excited to say that someday is finally here! It was so great visiting these characters again. Cormac was always my favorite part of the original series so you know I loved getting a whole new story with him as the main guy.
Dark Divide takes Cormac and Amelia on a case to Donner Pass where weird, possibly supernatural, things are happening. A man dies of starvation in a cabin that's fully stocked with food. His coworker knows that something sinister is going on and hopes Cormac can figure it out before more harm is done.
I loved this story. It was a quick read that held my undivided attention. It was pretty easy to figure out who the bad guy was, but not so easy figuring out the why or how. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves urban fantasy. It stands alone just fine so even if you haven't read the Kitty Norville series, you should be able to dive right into it without any trouble
NOTE: This book does contain some strong language.
The Kitty Norville books were one of my all-time favorite urban fantasy series. I was so sad when it ended, but there was always some hope that someday we'd get a spinoff series featuring Cormac and Amelia. Well, I'm excited to say that someday is finally here! It was so great visiting these characters again. Cormac was always my favorite part of the original series so you know I loved getting a whole new story with him as the main guy.
Dark Divide takes Cormac and Amelia on a case to Donner Pass where weird, possibly supernatural, things are happening. A man dies of starvation in a cabin that's fully stocked with food. His coworker knows that something sinister is going on and hopes Cormac can figure it out before more harm is done.
I loved this story. It was a quick read that held my undivided attention. It was pretty easy to figure out who the bad guy was, but not so easy figuring out the why or how. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves urban fantasy. It stands alone just fine so even if you haven't read the Kitty Norville series, you should be able to dive right into it without any trouble
NOTE: This book does contain some strong language.
pacey1927's review against another edition
4.0
Loved visiting Cormac again and although there is another Cormac adventure next month it is not enough! I need this to be a regular thing :) Also really enjoyed that this adventure was tied into the Donner Party.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great story, I really enjoyed being in this world again, an interesting mystery and a great novella! Loved reading it!
triscuit807's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. This is an entertaining urban fantasy featuring Cormac Bennett, ex-con and former bounty hunter, and his wizard/ghost Amelia Parker. They're investigating the mysterious starvation death of a park ranger at Donner Pass. Ticks all the the boxes of a good story. I read this for my 2020 Reading Challenge (Swords/Stars "book with magic") and my Hugo nominations - probably not on my ballot.
larisa2021's review against another edition
5.0
Vaughn excels at place and settings being active characters in her stories. Denver, the West, London, wherever her stories are placed, they live and breathe, adding depth and nuance to the tale.
This novella is perfect for Halloween, and anytime for fans of the Kitty verse or Cormac and Amelia.
This novella is perfect for Halloween, and anytime for fans of the Kitty verse or Cormac and Amelia.
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