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cloudyglow's review against another edition
dark
funny
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
heabooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
NECROPOLIS is probably tied with the first book as my favorite in the series so far. I feel like Griffin and Whyborne are much more settled in their relationship and sure of each other. Additionally this one takes our couple to Egypt to assist Christine with a dig so I loved the setting and the way Hawk incorporated her monsters into ancient Egyptian mythology. Because of the setting, we got to see a lot of Christine and I really enjoyed this because I love her character so much. NECROPOLIS also really highlights Whyborne and Christine's friendship and how much they truly care for and love each other as family.
Content Warning: side character who was abused by a spouse; reference to self harm
Content Warning: side character who was abused by a spouse; reference to self harm
potion96's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gillianw's review against another edition
5.0
First read: April 2015
Second read (not including previous audiobook): July 2020
Christine's sister - what a bitch! Loved the introduction to Kander and the beginnings of his and Christine's relationship. Loved seeing Whyborne further developing his talents too.
Second read (not including previous audiobook): July 2020
Christine's sister - what a bitch! Loved the introduction to Kander and the beginnings of his and Christine's relationship. Loved seeing Whyborne further developing his talents too.
capnlinnius's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
bitchie's review against another edition
5.0
When I think of Whyborne and his fez, all I can see is this: 
This was, once again, a fantastic ride! This time, Hawk takes us all the way to Egypt, where we find ghuls and a demon and long lost sister, mummies an ancient Egyptian queen, and magic, and thrills and chills! But through it all, we have Percival and Griffin, who just shine so bright, no matter what is happening around them. I think these two are fast becoming my favorite couple, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
This was, once again, a fantastic ride! This time, Hawk takes us all the way to Egypt, where we find ghuls and a demon and long lost sister
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gone evila_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
Pertaining specifically to this latest entry, I admit my eyes glassed over quite a bit with complicated Egyptian names, terms, legend, and lore. I couldn’t keep anything very straight in my poor brain, except that some long dead evil sorceress is resurrected and is trying to find her equally evil dead husband’s source of power, and of course, Whyborne, Griffin and good ole Christine, must save the day by any means possible.
What I will always appreciate about this series is its consistency. You’re gonna get a paranormal mystery that puts our protagonists in quite a pickle that will test their mettle over and over again. It will also consistently bring the subtle and not so subtle humor around Whyborne’s fussiness and Griffin’s confident cheekiness, while still show the real vulnerabilities and fears these two men have. Through it all, each time, they as a team only grow stronger.
Overall, good storytelling (minus the complicated and convoluted Egyptian hullabaloo) with just the right amount of action, heart, and smexy.
Pertaining specifically to this latest entry, I admit my eyes glassed over quite a bit with complicated Egyptian names, terms, legend, and lore. I couldn’t keep anything very straight in my poor brain, except that some long dead evil sorceress is resurrected and is trying to find her equally evil dead husband’s source of power, and of course, Whyborne, Griffin and good ole Christine, must save the day by any means possible.
What I will always appreciate about this series is its consistency. You’re gonna get a paranormal mystery that puts our protagonists in quite a pickle that will test their mettle over and over again. It will also consistently bring the subtle and not so subtle humor around Whyborne’s fussiness and Griffin’s confident cheekiness, while still show the real vulnerabilities and fears these two men have. Through it all, each time, they as a team only grow stronger.
Overall, good storytelling (minus the complicated and convoluted Egyptian hullabaloo) with just the right amount of action, heart, and smexy.
tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
Heavy "The Mummy" vibes, right down to leads who are randomly descended from ancient Egyptian tribesmen and full of esoteric knowledge, which... I wasn't expecting a lot so it wasn't actually offensive, but at the same time having the only brown person in the cast be a descendant of an ancient mystical tribe of nomads devoted to protecting the world is kind of a look? Fun and light. I'm enjoying this series and it's a good distraction right now but I'm not going to need to revisit it later; it doesn't have the heft of Freya Marske or someone.
shion14's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
weskstarzec's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.5