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itputsthebookupontheshelf's review
4.0
I was so stoked to be able to read this book after loving the Burn the Dark so much. It did not disappoint! I Come with Knives is filled with everything I loved from the first book, and Hunt's uniquely descriptive writing keeps you in the action and wanting more!
Getting to know a little more about Robin's past was great. We find out a lot about Robin's mother and how her story is so entwined with Cutty of the Lazenbyry coven. This brought so much to the story and really made it hit home. This is also a huge reason why Robin is so determined to take down the witches.
We get introduced to many new enteties as well as learning more about Robin's mentor, which all bring their own story and excitement to the mix. I really enjoyed getting to know a bit about The Dogs of Odysseus and can't wait to hopefully read more about them. This, paired with all the pop culture references I loved from the first book, makes it one hell of an entertaining story.
As we move through the different aspects of the story and watch the characters evolve, I found that I cared for quite a few more of them than I originally thought. And can we talk about Kenway? Let's just say I adore him. I can't wait to see what new adventures Hunt has planned for Robin and us.
Best of all, book three The Hellion drops on September 15th of this year!!! A HUGE thanks to Tor Books and S. A. Hunt for gifting me the next installment, which I will absolutely be reading soon!
Thank you the Netgalley and Tor Books for a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
Getting to know a little more about Robin's past was great. We find out a lot about Robin's mother and how her story is so entwined with Cutty of the Lazenbyry coven. This brought so much to the story and really made it hit home. This is also a huge reason why Robin is so determined to take down the witches.
We get introduced to many new enteties as well as learning more about Robin's mentor, which all bring their own story and excitement to the mix. I really enjoyed getting to know a bit about The Dogs of Odysseus and can't wait to hopefully read more about them. This, paired with all the pop culture references I loved from the first book, makes it one hell of an entertaining story.
As we move through the different aspects of the story and watch the characters evolve, I found that I cared for quite a few more of them than I originally thought. And can we talk about Kenway? Let's just say I adore him. I can't wait to see what new adventures Hunt has planned for Robin and us.
Best of all, book three The Hellion drops on September 15th of this year!!! A HUGE thanks to Tor Books and S. A. Hunt for gifting me the next installment, which I will absolutely be reading soon!
Thank you the Netgalley and Tor Books for a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
metmaedl's review against another edition
3.0
Anfang war richtig gut, aber vorallem gegen Ende wurde es etwas wirr...
madi_mairee's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Tor for a copy of this.
In the first book, Burn the Dark, I was disappointed that it was largely back story and setting up the characters for a huge fight. But, I Come with Knives more than makes up for that. This book is action packed, violent and slightly terrifying. I loved it!
My only complaint is that there a ton of characters in this book, which I found very confusing at times. Especially as there are two different battles going on at the same time. However, if you’re looking for a fantastic blend of horror and fantasy, a great found family and a ton of gory action then this is the sequel you’ve been waiting for.
I’m excited to continue on with this series and see what the gang gets into next.
In the first book, Burn the Dark, I was disappointed that it was largely back story and setting up the characters for a huge fight. But, I Come with Knives more than makes up for that. This book is action packed, violent and slightly terrifying. I loved it!
My only complaint is that there a ton of characters in this book, which I found very confusing at times. Especially as there are two different battles going on at the same time. However, if you’re looking for a fantastic blend of horror and fantasy, a great found family and a ton of gory action then this is the sequel you’ve been waiting for.
I’m excited to continue on with this series and see what the gang gets into next.
evenshadow's review
4.0
This took me longer to get through than the first installment did, even though there was more action in it. It was fine, but I have no desire to read the third book and it feels like the story is tied up enough here that I won't be missing out on anything.
The romantic subplot here is incredibly pointless and annoying, and you would think that Hunt would be woke enough to know that not every story with a strong female lead needs a man (one who feels very much like a self-insert) in it to make the story complete. Why can't a woman ever have a story that's just hers??
Disappointed in this but worth reading anyway.
The romantic subplot here is incredibly pointless and annoying, and you would think that Hunt would be woke enough to know that not every story with a strong female lead needs a man (one who feels very much like a self-insert) in it to make the story complete. Why can't a woman ever have a story that's just hers??
Disappointed in this but worth reading anyway.
book__worm25's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Vomit, Addiction, and Sexual assault
thebigpete's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
adudek403's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tiffanyann's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
I Come with Knives is the second novel in S.A. Hunt's Malus Comestica series, and it is seriously not one to miss out on, especially for fans of paranormal horror.
Robin has spent her whole life riding that fine line between reality and illusion. She's a monster hunter that hides out in the open, making use of YouTube videos to keep her life on the road moving forward. Not that anyone believes her hunting as anything other than fake, thank goodness.
However, that was before Robin was thrown into a dark and complex plot. Now she understands the demon that is hunting her, and she's finally got a chance to do something about it, especially with the help of her new friends.
“Revelation yawned before her, a chasm of secrets. Afraid, the girl pushed it away.”
I Come with Knives is a fast-paced, thrilling, and intense read. It has the perfect balance of fantasy (paranormal) and horror to keep me fully invested all the way through. Frankly, I enjoyed every moment of this intense read.
To be fair, this is probably not the best series for the faint of heart. Robin's hunts are far from peaceful jaunts – they are, in fact, quite brutal and bloody as any monster hunt would realistically be if you think about it.
While I adored the first novel in this series, I think I Come with Knives has quickly become my new favorite. I learned so much more about Robin in this story, and it really went a long way in explaining the why and how of it all.
More importantly, she really grew and changed over the course of this story, as she is forced to face such horrible threats and the trauma they bring with them. It's a lot to take in, to be honest. But it also made the story feel so much more real and human because of it.
Thanks to Tor Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Read more reviews at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Robin has spent her whole life riding that fine line between reality and illusion. She's a monster hunter that hides out in the open, making use of YouTube videos to keep her life on the road moving forward. Not that anyone believes her hunting as anything other than fake, thank goodness.
However, that was before Robin was thrown into a dark and complex plot. Now she understands the demon that is hunting her, and she's finally got a chance to do something about it, especially with the help of her new friends.
“Revelation yawned before her, a chasm of secrets. Afraid, the girl pushed it away.”
I Come with Knives is a fast-paced, thrilling, and intense read. It has the perfect balance of fantasy (paranormal) and horror to keep me fully invested all the way through. Frankly, I enjoyed every moment of this intense read.
To be fair, this is probably not the best series for the faint of heart. Robin's hunts are far from peaceful jaunts – they are, in fact, quite brutal and bloody as any monster hunt would realistically be if you think about it.
While I adored the first novel in this series, I think I Come with Knives has quickly become my new favorite. I learned so much more about Robin in this story, and it really went a long way in explaining the why and how of it all.
More importantly, she really grew and changed over the course of this story, as she is forced to face such horrible threats and the trauma they bring with them. It's a lot to take in, to be honest. But it also made the story feel so much more real and human because of it.
Thanks to Tor Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Read more reviews at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
This was a fantastic book! So action packed, so much happened, and whoa, that ending! Fantastic book, and I can't wait to read book 3!