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laureenreads's review against another edition
5.0
Toby Day, among with the other characters, are the reason I loved this book so much. The characters are fun, and well-developed and made for an interesting read that I couldn't get enough of!
crowsandprose's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely stronger then the first book, there are still more details -- mostly in the technical world of ALH -- that I would have liked in this book. However, I'm guessing that Seanan McGuire is not a computer programmer, so she may not be blamed for the 'how does this blend into Faerie' computer gobleydegook that I would have liked added.
The twists were better, (though I knew something was up with the siblings immediately; I wasn't surprised by what they turned out to be) and better spaced. I read this book over the space of a day, just like I did the first one, but this one held me much better.
To say that I like them is easy; I do. I think they can be better, maybe. But so far they're pretty good. Enjoyable, if not earth-breaking fiction, but really-- not a lot of writers DO earth-breaking fiction. Either way, after the first I bought the next three in the series and over my sick-day at home, read the entirety of the second book. I am currently headed to bed where my husband is reading the first Toby Daye novel, and I'm considering cracking open the third.
But as I have an 8am class, that's probably unwise. Those books tend to sneak up on you. I kept trying to find a good place to set it down and do other things, but the mystery did keep niggling at me. I had part of it, but I needed the rest.
A good sign. I see only room for improvement, and have hopes that the next two can reach a five start status.
The twists were better, (though I knew something was up with the siblings immediately; I wasn't surprised by what they turned out to be) and better spaced. I read this book over the space of a day, just like I did the first one, but this one held me much better.
To say that I like them is easy; I do. I think they can be better, maybe. But so far they're pretty good. Enjoyable, if not earth-breaking fiction, but really-- not a lot of writers DO earth-breaking fiction. Either way, after the first I bought the next three in the series and over my sick-day at home, read the entirety of the second book. I am currently headed to bed where my husband is reading the first Toby Daye novel, and I'm considering cracking open the third.
But as I have an 8am class, that's probably unwise. Those books tend to sneak up on you. I kept trying to find a good place to set it down and do other things, but the mystery did keep niggling at me. I had part of it, but I needed the rest.
A good sign. I see only room for improvement, and have hopes that the next two can reach a five start status.
inwit's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
hungry_ghosts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
2.5.
I really like the wayward children by Seanan McGuire but so far this urban fantasy series hasn’t impressed me. Toby is the worst investigator I think I’ve ever encountered. The series shows promise and I might continue if the books get better but compared to Harris, Briggs and Andrews this just isn’t as good. I’m wondering if the people raving about it haven’t read those ones?
I really like the wayward children by Seanan McGuire but so far this urban fantasy series hasn’t impressed me. Toby is the worst investigator I think I’ve ever encountered. The series shows promise and I might continue if the books get better but compared to Harris, Briggs and Andrews this just isn’t as good. I’m wondering if the people raving about it haven’t read those ones?
katieinca's review against another edition
3.0
[2020:] I'd still say this isn't my favorite in the series, but again, loved re-meeting these characters (this time as a 2 person book club w/ my SO, who totally picked up big picture plot hints that flew right by me the first time I read them).
[2015:]I decided to try again with these even though I wasn't as taken with the first one as I'd expected, because I adore Seanan McGuire as exhibited on her Tumblr. In this one the characters make more sense, but the mystery was weak. I have a B&N.com settlement credit to spend, so I'm going to check out the third...
[2015:]I decided to try again with these even though I wasn't as taken with the first one as I'd expected, because I adore Seanan McGuire as exhibited on her Tumblr. In this one the characters make more sense, but the mystery was weak. I have a B&N.com settlement credit to spend, so I'm going to check out the third...
disabledbookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ursacygni's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
What happens when you mix magic and technology? Something wonderful or terrible and sometimes, it's both.
This series keeps giving and I'm loving every book in it so far. Can't wait to read the rest.
This series keeps giving and I'm loving every book in it so far. Can't wait to read the rest.