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bookfessional's review
3.0
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
0.08 - Loch and Key
3.5 stars
Two years have passed since the events of THE FIRST FALL, and the Healys are finally moving past their collective sadness. Recognizing this, Alexander and Enid decide to take all four of them on a family fishing trip, where more than fish wait in the waters.
Unfortunately, the man who acts as caretaker for the lake creatures is beset by greedy relatives looking to turn said creatures into a payday.
Can't have that, can we? *orbit gum smile*
0.08 - Loch and Key
3.5 stars
Two years have passed since the events of THE FIRST FALL, and the Healys are finally moving past their collective sadness. Recognizing this, Alexander and Enid decide to take all four of them on a family fishing trip, where more than fish wait in the waters.
Unfortunately, the man who acts as caretaker for the lake creatures is beset by greedy relatives looking to turn said creatures into a payday.
Can't have that, can we? *orbit gum smile*
shinychick's review
4.0
Okay, so I love me some Toby Daye, but these short stories have made me want Seanan McGuire to only write InCryptid forever and ever.
urlphantomhive's review
3.0
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The Healy's find themselves on a fishing trip, but still trouble finds them, as they need to protect the creatures that live in the lake. This story contains more of the action you'll be used to at this point.
Unfortunately, the Aeslin mice have to stay at home, but it is for their own safety, as the woods are a dangerous place for some mice.
The Healy's find themselves on a fishing trip, but still trouble finds them, as they need to protect the creatures that live in the lake. This story contains more of the action you'll be used to at this point.
Unfortunately, the Aeslin mice have to stay at home, but it is for their own safety, as the woods are a dangerous place for some mice.
nerdywerewolf's review
4.0
"We're going to smash their teeth in, right?"
"Oh, yes, dear," he said. "Absolutely."
Whew. That was a lovely novella. A Healy family camping trip turns into a fight for the survival of some really sweet swamp monsters. These stories are really great.
"Oh, yes, dear," he said. "Absolutely."
Whew. That was a lovely novella. A Healy family camping trip turns into a fight for the survival of some really sweet swamp monsters. These stories are really great.
jennybeastie's review
4.0
Pleasingly fierce return to adventure. Healys on vacation are an interesting time.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
5.0
Behold! I'm still binging all of Seanan McGuire's short stories, and it finally is starting to feel like I'm making a dent. Sort of. Next on the list, we have Loch and Key, which is number 0.08 in the InCryptid series. This story, along with many others, can be found through Seanan McGuire's Patreon.
Johnny and Fran have still not healed from the loss of their son. They never will fully heal. But they're trying to get there, and that's what matters. The elder Healys have decided it's finally time to introduce Fran to their summer vacation spot, a lake full of cryptids.
Guys, I loved this story. No, really! I loved it. I want more exactly like this, perhaps even with the same critters involved. They were a delight to read about. I loved their history, location, and even the current predicament. It was so fun to read.
Plus, it helps my heart to see Fran and Johnny slowly but surely healing. I think that the readers really needed that. I can't imagine having to wait months to see their next installment in the series, as that pain would have felt raw for so long. I'm glad I'm binging it now.
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Johnny and Fran have still not healed from the loss of their son. They never will fully heal. But they're trying to get there, and that's what matters. The elder Healys have decided it's finally time to introduce Fran to their summer vacation spot, a lake full of cryptids.
Guys, I loved this story. No, really! I loved it. I want more exactly like this, perhaps even with the same critters involved. They were a delight to read about. I loved their history, location, and even the current predicament. It was so fun to read.
Plus, it helps my heart to see Fran and Johnny slowly but surely healing. I think that the readers really needed that. I can't imagine having to wait months to see their next installment in the series, as that pain would have felt raw for so long. I'm glad I'm binging it now.
Read more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
booksthatburn's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Gun violence and Animal death
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, yeah, this short was so sweet, and yeah, a bit sad given Daniel, but yeah, really great to read!
myntop's review
5.0
I enjoyed seeing Jonathan and Fran have some healing in this short. The last story was so tragic that we needed to see them become able to move on. I am also a fan of any water creature, so getting to see the lake cryptids was a fun read for me. I enjoyed seeing more of Jonathan's parents too and seeing the family dynamic that the four have.