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d3vilxl3gacy's review
3.0
The normal flash back sequences in this series weren't the best in his entry, they did little to help the story at present when they happened in my opinion and the overall bad guy story line seemed kinda thin at best. Still enjoyable, especially the bits in Shadow Falls and again leaves me wishing I would have read this series before the author's side series; but that just means i'll have to read that one again.
Overall just not as fun as the second installment considering the horde of werewolves fighting zombies thing was just so over the top and funny and this officer companion not being as interesting as Olivia was.
Overall just not as fun as the second installment considering the horde of werewolves fighting zombies thing was just so over the top and funny and this officer companion not being as interesting as Olivia was.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
This series just keeps getting better and better!
With Silent Screams is the third installment of the Hellequin Chronicles series. I fall more and more in love with Nate's character and can't wait to dive into the next book. In this book, Nate is back with a little bit of vengeance. He's tracking down someone who murdered one of his friends. I loved the whole mystery parts of these books because timelines seemed to intertwine with one another making the book and journey more interesting. It might be the audios though.
Either way Nate is paired up with an FBI agent who also has a close connection to this case. Again, more mystery thrown at me. There are so many clues for two people to go through and decipher which has meaning. Especially since they don't want to deal with anymore victims.
Nate is basically my everything. He just always makes me smile and definitely keeps me on my toes. The action in every book keeps getting better and better too. I mean, the guys has like an endless list of enemies so it's always interesting to see who is up next.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to dive into the next one. I'm also secretly, but not really secretly, dying to see who is controlling everything. Someone has to be doing this to Nate and bring back old enemies for him to face. I need to know who knows him so well and it's slowly killing me. Hopefully I'll find out more in the next book??
With Silent Screams is the third installment of the Hellequin Chronicles series. I fall more and more in love with Nate's character and can't wait to dive into the next book. In this book, Nate is back with a little bit of vengeance. He's tracking down someone who murdered one of his friends. I loved the whole mystery parts of these books because timelines seemed to intertwine with one another making the book and journey more interesting. It might be the audios though.
Either way Nate is paired up with an FBI agent who also has a close connection to this case. Again, more mystery thrown at me. There are so many clues for two people to go through and decipher which has meaning. Especially since they don't want to deal with anymore victims.
Nate is basically my everything. He just always makes me smile and definitely keeps me on my toes. The action in every book keeps getting better and better too. I mean, the guys has like an endless list of enemies so it's always interesting to see who is up next.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to dive into the next one. I'm also secretly, but not really secretly, dying to see who is controlling everything. Someone has to be doing this to Nate and bring back old enemies for him to face. I need to know who knows him so well and it's slowly killing me. Hopefully I'll find out more in the next book??
johnbreeden's review
5.0
I am clearly becoming a fan of this series. I decided after reading this to move directly into the next novel, which is unusual for me. I like that McHugh is changing the game for this 1,600 year-old sorcerer in such dramatic ways. At the same time, Nate continues to be just as aggressive as always. I am interested in where the character will no, not to mention what the other bodily runes will reveal of his powers when they disappear. I keep thinking that his personal backstory - of his parentage and relationship to Merlin - will become important in the future.
And having been an art history and medieval studies student, I love me some Leo. Interesting use of the character.
And having been an art history and medieval studies student, I love me some Leo. Interesting use of the character.
jeremybost's review against another edition
5.0
Not the best writing (at times the dialogue sounds a bit too much like something I would write in high school) but extremely enjoyable.
odomaf's review against another edition
2.0
Hrm. With this installment, my interest in the Hellequin Chronicles wains.
Also, if Hellequin makes you think "Harlequin", this is not the book you're looking for.
WHAT I LIKED
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* Humor. Characters have a quick-and-dark wit. Mostly snappy dialogue.
* History-Present-Repeat. McHugh does a good job of lacing together a historical plot and a current day plot with the ties that make them relevant to each other.
* Moves fast, plenty of action.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
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* Really confusing plot. I'm no simpleton, and I like myself a deep plot, but I have to admit I had trouble keeping up with how the gates, guardians, and tattoo people all worked together. Which also meant I had trouble figuring out why the bad folks were doing the bad things. I re-read some big chunks here and there to try to maximize my understanding, but I still finished the book thinking, "...okay. Well, the good guy won, and there was lots of cool action, anyway."
* Nate is now *way* overpowered. This means the bad folks have to be *way* overpowered, too. Which, I think, is what leads to the kind of convoluted storyline in this book. While Hellequin reminds me a lot of Harry Dresden, the sorcerer/wizard differences really become obvious in this installments. Harry builds things, learns things, studies, and "levels up", if you will, between books. Hellequin just get more powers, or stronger versions of powers he already has, or loses one type of power to gain another. I find this less interesting, despite the author trying to spice it up by tying those things to "unknowns" in Hellequin's past.
This will probably be the last Hellequin book I read, but everyone has different tastes. If you purchased the first two and really liked them, you might want check this one out of your library or borrow it, before continuing to invest in the series.
Also, if Hellequin makes you think "Harlequin", this is not the book you're looking for.
WHAT I LIKED
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* Humor. Characters have a quick-and-dark wit. Mostly snappy dialogue.
* History-Present-Repeat. McHugh does a good job of lacing together a historical plot and a current day plot with the ties that make them relevant to each other.
* Moves fast, plenty of action.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
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* Really confusing plot. I'm no simpleton, and I like myself a deep plot, but I have to admit I had trouble keeping up with how the gates, guardians, and tattoo people all worked together. Which also meant I had trouble figuring out why the bad folks were doing the bad things. I re-read some big chunks here and there to try to maximize my understanding, but I still finished the book thinking, "...okay. Well, the good guy won, and there was lots of cool action, anyway."
* Nate is now *way* overpowered. This means the bad folks have to be *way* overpowered, too. Which, I think, is what leads to the kind of convoluted storyline in this book. While Hellequin reminds me a lot of Harry Dresden, the sorcerer/wizard differences really become obvious in this installments. Harry builds things, learns things, studies, and "levels up", if you will, between books. Hellequin just get more powers, or stronger versions of powers he already has, or loses one type of power to gain another. I find this less interesting, despite the author trying to spice it up by tying those things to "unknowns" in Hellequin's past.
This will probably be the last Hellequin book I read, but everyone has different tastes. If you purchased the first two and really liked them, you might want check this one out of your library or borrow it, before continuing to invest in the series.
claire_loves_books's review against another edition
3.0
I re-read this again recently and really enjoyed it. It had been a while since I read anything from the series so I did have to get back into it as I'd pretty much forgotten all the details about the world but it didn't take long for McHugh to get me up to date (without any noticeable info dumps). Nate Garrett is back again and as bad as ever.
Throughout the story we switch between a 1977 timeline and a current timeline and it worked really well- Drama (I won't go into spoilery details) happened in 1977 Maine and while Nate thought it was over there were a few loose ends that never got properly sorted and that's what's got Nate back in the same place years later- looking at similar crimes (that should be impossible- everything thought it was over). The stories were similar enough and interlinked enough not to be confusing but different enough to be interesting.
I liked Nate's development, he's deciding who/what he wants to be following the return of his memories and he's learning more about his magic following the loss of some of the marks on his chest. He's getting more powerful and more knowledgeable, I am a bit worried that Nate might be too powerful, the power level has escalated over the previous books and continues to escalate in this one, and I'm not sure how much more powerful Nate can get and continue to be interesting. I did like the way that he continues to use magic smartly though( not just using more and more power).
Throughout the story we switch between a 1977 timeline and a current timeline and it worked really well- Drama (I won't go into spoilery details) happened in 1977 Maine and while Nate thought it was over there were a few loose ends that never got properly sorted and that's what's got Nate back in the same place years later- looking at similar crimes (that should be impossible- everything thought it was over). The stories were similar enough and interlinked enough not to be confusing but different enough to be interesting.
I liked Nate's development, he's deciding who/what he wants to be following the return of his memories and he's learning more about his magic following the loss of some of the marks on his chest. He's getting more powerful and more knowledgeable, I am a bit worried that Nate might be too powerful, the power level has escalated over the previous books and continues to escalate in this one, and I'm not sure how much more powerful Nate can get and continue to be interesting. I did like the way that he continues to use magic smartly though( not just using more and more power).
jules_writes's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one.
It is turning into a favourite series of mine, I'm so glad I stuck with Nate after not liking him all that much in book one.
It was a fun, action packed and fast read.
It is turning into a favourite series of mine, I'm so glad I stuck with Nate after not liking him all that much in book one.
It was a fun, action packed and fast read.
antoinetteo's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
gregtrob's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite so far in the Hellequiin series. It's fast paced. The characters are wonderful and so is the story. My only complaint is it kept me up later some nights than it should have because I needed to get some sleep. I only have the novella left to read (since the 4th full book is not out).
If you like fantasy stories in modern settings with tons of action this is the series to read.
If you like fantasy stories in modern settings with tons of action this is the series to read.
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
5.0
Another great adventure! Devoured it in two days - and already started on the fourth...
Amazing series, interesting characters, unpredictable plot and lots of magic had me perfectly entertained once more throughout the book!
Heartily recommended for fans of HArry Dresden or Iron Druid Chronicles!
Amazing series, interesting characters, unpredictable plot and lots of magic had me perfectly entertained once more throughout the book!
Heartily recommended for fans of HArry Dresden or Iron Druid Chronicles!