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amibunk's review against another edition
4.0
So much better than the last one. I am relieved beyond words. Now I can look forward to the next installment.
lavoiture's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't like this as much as #7, but it's a great book in a great series.
beth82014's review against another edition
5.0
This was another great part of the series. This might be one of my favorite so far!
theshadowplay's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure that the main character ever gets wiser in these books. In fact he actively gets less savvy as the series goes on. Again, he is kidnapped on multiple occasions due to his own unwise decisions. You'd think he'd get it, but he doesn't. Meanwhile when the he is separated from the Spook it is like the Spook disappears off the planet. Does he actually look for his apprentice like he says he does? I'm not so sure.
This particular story was a bit of a jumble and not very coherent. It starts off pretty well with an intriguing story of Ireland and evil mages quest to return the old god Pan to the world, but then it loses that focus to showcase the ever present conflict with the Fiend. Both stories are wrapped up too quickly to be satisfying. We get a couple deus ex machinas, an offscreen death, and even a training montage.
Also, how can Tom can control time while facing the devil himself, but not when a couple of mooks get the jump on him. As I said, he never seems to get wiser despite this being his 8th adventure against the dark.
This particular story was a bit of a jumble and not very coherent. It starts off pretty well with an intriguing story of Ireland and evil mages quest to return the old god Pan to the world, but then it loses that focus to showcase the ever present conflict with the Fiend. Both stories are wrapped up too quickly to be satisfying. We get a couple deus ex machinas, an offscreen death, and even a training montage.
Also, how can Tom can control time while facing the devil himself, but not when a couple of mooks get the jump on him. As I said, he never seems to get wiser despite this being his 8th adventure against the dark.
cindylchap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.75
ducky666's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Personally I would Say this is near the top of my series ranking like top 4. It is a great showcas of Joseph delaney's ability to create tense, exciting situations.
the scene where pan asks to make a deal with tom is honestly one of the best scenes that has featured one of the old gods since the bane existing!
clairereviews's review against another edition
3.0
*Spoiler Alert*
Enjoyed this 8th book in the Spook's series. More battles against the dark for Tom and Alice, the Spook, Grimalkin and the characters they meet along the way.
I particularly liked the part where everyone fought to bind and behead the Fiend. Fantastic detail and made me feel like I was there alongside them.
Great characters, well written and a good plot. Enjoyable instalment.
Enjoyed this 8th book in the Spook's series. More battles against the dark for Tom and Alice, the Spook, Grimalkin and the characters they meet along the way.
I particularly liked the part where everyone fought to bind and behead the Fiend. Fantastic detail and made me feel like I was there alongside them.
Great characters, well written and a good plot. Enjoyable instalment.
clairereviews's review against another edition
3.0
*Spoiler Alert*
Enjoyed this 8th book in the Spook's series. More battles against the dark for Tom and Alice, the Spook, Grimalkin and the characters they meet along the way.
I particularly liked the part where everyone fought to bind and behead the Fiend. Fantastic detail and made me feel like I was there alongside them.
Great characters, well written and a good plot. Enjoyable instalment.
Enjoyed this 8th book in the Spook's series. More battles against the dark for Tom and Alice, the Spook, Grimalkin and the characters they meet along the way.
I particularly liked the part where everyone fought to bind and behead the Fiend. Fantastic detail and made me feel like I was there alongside them.
Great characters, well written and a good plot. Enjoyable instalment.
cadi1976's review against another edition
4.0
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series thus far. It seems to be at a tipping point though and I hope it continues to be as enjoyable. This installment had Spook, Tom, and Alice leaving the County and heading for Ireland to escape the war. Tom gets another step closer to fulfilling his mother's prophecy that he'll be the one to bring down the Fiend.
The dynamic between the Spook and Tom Ward is changing and Alice continues to evolve. Their alliance with Grimalkin made for good reading and I look forward to seeing her more often.
The dynamic between the Spook and Tom Ward is changing and Alice continues to evolve. Their alliance with Grimalkin made for good reading and I look forward to seeing her more often.