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caeralee's review
3.0
Feels like It took me forever to get through this book, was hard to hold my attention. I'd only give it 2 stars but the end of the book was much more action packed than the rest (which is what I like) and redeemed the book a bit
daisy222de's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lc200's review against another edition
2.0
I had to read this for Book Group. I really hate Urban Fantasy, and this has not changed my opinion at all.
themanfromdelmonte's review against another edition
3.0
This is an ‘and they went’ book. There’s not much in the way of character development, it’s just a series of events. The dual timeline doesn’t seem to serve any real purpose.
I could go on about the lack of character interaction but there’s no point. Thankfully it was only £1 on Kindle so only my time is wasted.
I could go on about the lack of character interaction but there’s no point. Thankfully it was only £1 on Kindle so only my time is wasted.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Crimes Against Magic was a really enjoyable audio book. Nate Garrett was completely lovable and mysterious. He was a thief and a sorcerer. However, that's not all. Nope, he also lost his memories some how.
Throughout the story, there are some smutty-ish scenes. Then there's Nate who is trying to figure out who he was before he woke up with no memories. The mystery behind how or why this happened to him was pretty interesting. I couldn't put the audio on pause to save my life! I just needed to find out how it was going to end.
Besides the mystery, there are the supporting characters in this book. Out of all of them, I really liked Holly and Dani. I was so sad and disappointed with the ending because of what happened between Nate and Holly. I hope she will be in the second book.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The villain was great and I have a feeling that he will somehow be back. Then learning about all the crimes against magic and what it would do to a sorcerer was interesting as well. I can't wait to open up the next audio in this series.
Throughout the story, there are some smutty-ish scenes. Then there's Nate who is trying to figure out who he was before he woke up with no memories. The mystery behind how or why this happened to him was pretty interesting. I couldn't put the audio on pause to save my life! I just needed to find out how it was going to end.
Besides the mystery, there are the supporting characters in this book. Out of all of them, I really liked Holly and Dani. I was so sad and disappointed with the ending because of what happened between Nate and Holly. I hope she will be in the second book.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The villain was great and I have a feeling that he will somehow be back. Then learning about all the crimes against magic and what it would do to a sorcerer was interesting as well. I can't wait to open up the next audio in this series.
cressthebookdragon's review against another edition
5.0
The story itself is really good, and well written. One thing that bugged me is that women just sorta fall into his lap. Literally. I listened to the audiobook version, and the man did really a really good job narrating, but the voice he did for when women talked annoying me.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review
3.0
I think the plotline had some really interesting qualities the real story of the battle Troy was so imaginative i loved it, but this is definitely a boys book, full of lots of explosions, one track mind, rifles and cars.....
Once Nate's past and present caught up the book was enjoyable but on audio the past and present flipping was a bit to much, Also i wasn't that keen on Arthurian and Greek mythology being linked with no rhyme or reason, i adore the Dresden files, this book is tapping on that line but doesn't have the depth and i found the Author's Female characters were a bit one dimensional, the kids were brilliant but all other females i found a bit bland and dull there was nothing to differentiate them it all became a bit of one big female blob.
I probably wont carry this on, but i really do think a male reader would appreciate this much more, i think my three stars could be an easy 5 for someone else.
Once Nate's past and present caught up the book was enjoyable but on audio the past and present flipping was a bit to much, Also i wasn't that keen on Arthurian and Greek mythology being linked with no rhyme or reason, i adore the Dresden files, this book is tapping on that line but doesn't have the depth and i found the Author's Female characters were a bit one dimensional, the kids were brilliant but all other females i found a bit bland and dull there was nothing to differentiate them it all became a bit of one big female blob.
I probably wont carry this on, but i really do think a male reader would appreciate this much more, i think my three stars could be an easy 5 for someone else.
nice_frogboy's review
this thing's a mess, man. in the first 10 chapters here, we see the main character beat up two different disposable "bully" characters and have no less than three (!) women jump on his dick, and all of this wish fulfillment is treated as much more urgent stuff than just basic exposition about how this world works, who the main character is, and why we should actually consider him interesting or likable. i'm not sure what to think of the reviews that are like, "this is the Dresden Files but better," but i think it has to come from a very different understanding of what makes books good than mine, for sure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Pedophilia
johnbreeden's review
5.0
I've been away from the Urban Fantasy genre for a few years now. This was a welcome way to come back to it. It is not without a few flaws, but overall the story is well done, IMHO. Nathan woke up 10 years ago with no memory of who or what he was. He learns he is a sorcerer, and one that had some experience before. He is now a professional thief and two of his jobs are about to lead him deep into the rabbit hole of his past.
I want to steer away from spoilers until the very bottom. I will say to future readers that at several points I thought I knew what to expect, and was nearly there. But this isn't horseshoes, so my slight miss led to some very different results in the book. Keep with it. The story stays strong and isn't quite as predictable as it may seem at points.
There were two sticking points for me. The killing of Achilles was a bit too abrupt and easy. I felt like having no hint about the cold effect was a quick way to get Nathan out of the situation. I like the idea of the blood magic, but I think a little hint, even misdirection, earlier in the book would have improved it. Something similar happens with Mordred at the end. I don't mind him being killed; I just felt it should have been more personal and was a bit too convenient. Of course, it's urban fantasy, so he could show back up after all.
I want to steer away from spoilers until the very bottom. I will say to future readers that at several points I thought I knew what to expect, and was nearly there. But this isn't horseshoes, so my slight miss led to some very different results in the book. Keep with it. The story stays strong and isn't quite as predictable as it may seem at points.
Spoiler
As I was noting things during my reading, two points popped out. I was going to be very disappointed if Mordred was the top man on the chain. After he mentions his employer during the flashback, I was a bit relieved. Unfortunately, that thread didn't get tied up, so I'm hoping this plays into the plot of future novels in the series. Secondly, I have discovered I have a bad habit of liking secondary characters much more than the protagonist. Francis was that for me here. So, when it is revealed that the station was attacked, I was going to go off if he was killed. Overall, the things I feared would happen didn't and I was very pleased with the way it went - mostly.There were two sticking points for me. The killing of Achilles was a bit too abrupt and easy. I felt like having no hint about the cold effect was a quick way to get Nathan out of the situation. I like the idea of the blood magic, but I think a little hint, even misdirection, earlier in the book would have improved it. Something similar happens with Mordred at the end. I don't mind him being killed; I just felt it should have been more personal and was a bit too convenient. Of course, it's urban fantasy, so he could show back up after all.