Reviews

The Dragon Head of Hong Kong by Ian Hamilton

canadianbookworm's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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eososray's review against another edition

3.0

This a a novella sized prequel story explaining how Ava came to work with Uncle. Essentially a shorter version of the novels but with Ava not wealthy enough to afford the Cartier Watch or Prada purse yet and a much faster resolution to the adventure.
I've read quite a few origin stories and this is one of the better ones, it sticks to the style of the original books and really feels like its own story and not just a quick add on the series to satisfy the fans or the publisher.

kgraham10's review against another edition

3.0

Interesting main character but this was just the prequel to a series. The book sets the stage and introduces main characters but it didn't do a lot of plot development or relationship development.

sm_almon's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed getting to see the young Ava start her business!

cathy1665's review against another edition

4.0

My first intro Ava Lee and Uncle. Look forward to reading more.

exurbanis's review against another edition

4.0

Prequel to the Ava Lee series, written well after the series was established. Interesting to see how she got her start.

nanajo's review against another edition

4.0

Being late to the Ava Lee series of Hamilton, I obtained a library copy that included the 1st novel with this prequel. Ava has captured my interest. Who doesn’t admire a beautiful, intelligent, interesting woman who is strong, but kind, and able to defend herself against thugs! I love the Toronto Hong Kong connection and am poised ready to start the next in the series. Let the adventures continue. I might need some takeout Chinese food to accompany this next book. The hotpot had my mouth watering.

julesgou's review against another edition

3.0

I've been reading a lot of Fantasy novels, so I was looking for something different. My Aunt recommended this series!

I quite enjoyed this book. I haven't read any of the other Ava Lee series but this one certainly had me interested in what comes next! Ava Lee is a kickass character and Canadian, so I'm very interested in reading more of her adventures.

wc4's review against another edition

3.0

3 to 3.5* How did Ava meet Uncle? This is the book detailing that. It's a short prequel and Ava has yet to develop into her later bad-ass self. Personally, I probably would not appreciate this story if I wasn't already a fan of the series.