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arkwen452's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I WILL STRUCTURE THIS IN A MORE COHESIVE FORMAT FOR CLARITY LATER. I LIKED ELEMENTS OF THIS BOOK BUT STRUGGLED WITH A LOT OF IT🫤
I have a lot of thoughts about this book. While I'm happy that Nevada gains a more understanding of her magic and powers I did not like her character overall. I didn't like how objective she was against Rogan and she was all follow. The rules follow the law we can't do this we can't do that. You're in the line or the business of being a private investigator. You're not a cop and sometimes to get the job done those lines get blurred. I didn't find Rogan to be out of line or as wild and crazy as she thought he was.
I think she was more motivated or had this idea of him just based off of what that old video said about him and files. She never actually took the time to actually get to know him as a person despite them working together. She was always clear on her point of view and her morals and her hard limits and things like that which is fine it's fine to have hard limits about yourself and those around you, but she never afforded Rogan the same courtesy. They come from different worlds and as different and perhaps annoying and obscure the way she wanted to handle the case was he abided to every rule in every promise she sent his way. the book has action and it's fairly an even paste. However, I felt like I was reading a book most of the time just based off of Nevada's character vibe and how young and naĂŻve she came across. I think the book is saved by Nevada's Grandmother the character bugs and her cousins. I do like Rogan and I would have liked to seeing things from his perspective more.
At this time I cannot say that I will continue the series; there were a lot of stereotypes appropriations from other cultures, glorification of other religions, glorification of the military, and the justice department, and the police which I just could not stomach or swallow really. It very much felt like a book written by someone who has either been a cop or in the military and I know that that is the case for half of the writing duo for this book and to me it just felt like a swan song and not a very good swan song a very stereotypical swan song for soldiers in the military or the police force. This was just a book about magic, and our world wasn't a blend of the real world and this different world where magic exist. I would've had a stronger liking for the store as a whole.
To really expand upon this point, I have to say that I don't think it's fair to use soldiers who have been in conflict, Attles or war as a story, trope in any way, shape or form, unless it's relevant to the story as a whole being based about a full military group of characters, etc.
I think that this most of the time generalizes a lot of soldiers, and to be set categories; not all of their stories are the same. And Nevada has this beacon of righteousness. It really knows at the reader because it's from the very beginning of the book, that's how we are introduced to her as she wraps up her first case, and her wanting not to be Arrested or questioned by the cops. I mean if she had her cousin Bernard, who is this programmer and Taki kid also has his connection to bugs isn't it more feasible to have this security back up system in place for when you're in public places to cover your back when it comes to surveillances or to tap into set surveillances so that you don't go into things blind? Yes, she's usually on her own when in the field, but being able to have access to information is always beneficial in my opinion.
I have a lot of thoughts about this book. While I'm happy that Nevada gains a more understanding of her magic and powers I did not like her character overall. I didn't like how objective she was against Rogan and she was all follow. The rules follow the law we can't do this we can't do that. You're in the line or the business of being a private investigator. You're not a cop and sometimes to get the job done those lines get blurred. I didn't find Rogan to be out of line or as wild and crazy as she thought he was.
I think she was more motivated or had this idea of him just based off of what that old video said about him and files. She never actually took the time to actually get to know him as a person despite them working together. She was always clear on her point of view and her morals and her hard limits and things like that which is fine it's fine to have hard limits about yourself and those around you, but she never afforded Rogan the same courtesy. They come from different worlds and as different and perhaps annoying and obscure the way she wanted to handle the case was he abided to every rule in every promise she sent his way. the book has action and it's fairly an even paste. However, I felt like I was reading a book most of the time just based off of Nevada's character vibe and how young and naĂŻve she came across. I think the book is saved by Nevada's Grandmother the character bugs and her cousins. I do like Rogan and I would have liked to seeing things from his perspective more.
At this time I cannot say that I will continue the series; there were a lot of stereotypes appropriations from other cultures, glorification of other religions, glorification of the military, and the justice department, and the police which I just could not stomach or swallow really. It very much felt like a book written by someone who has either been a cop or in the military and I know that that is the case for half of the writing duo for this book and to me it just felt like a swan song and not a very good swan song a very stereotypical swan song for soldiers in the military or the police force. This was just a book about magic, and our world wasn't a blend of the real world and this different world where magic exist. I would've had a stronger liking for the store as a whole.
To really expand upon this point, I have to say that I don't think it's fair to use soldiers who have been in conflict, Attles or war as a story, trope in any way, shape or form, unless it's relevant to the story as a whole being based about a full military group of characters, etc.
I think that this most of the time generalizes a lot of soldiers, and to be set categories; not all of their stories are the same. And Nevada has this beacon of righteousness. It really knows at the reader because it's from the very beginning of the book, that's how we are introduced to her as she wraps up her first case, and her wanting not to be Arrested or questioned by the cops. I mean if she had her cousin Bernard, who is this programmer and Taki kid also has his connection to bugs isn't it more feasible to have this security back up system in place for when you're in public places to cover your back when it comes to surveillances or to tap into set surveillances so that you don't go into things blind? Yes, she's usually on her own when in the field, but being able to have access to information is always beneficial in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Death, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Torture, and Misogyny
emeraldrina's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The plot is interesting and the characters are well done, but the writing is not great. At least 1/3 of the book involves trite and wholly unnecessary descriptions of places and people who serve no real purpose in the story. For example there was a full page description and history of the Houston galleria. 1. Pretty much everyone knows what that is; 2. Even for those who don’t, “big mall” is literally all they need to know for the scene. Another 20% is redundant descriptions of how much Nevada is drooling over how “masculine” Rogan is. There was altogether too much telling and not enough showing. The sexual chemistry just felt kind of superimposed because of that.
Still, I enjoyed the story enough that I’ll continue the series. I’ll just keep skimming over all the totally unnecessary descriptions…
Still, I enjoyed the story enough that I’ll continue the series. I’ll just keep skimming over all the totally unnecessary descriptions…
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gore, Gun violence, and Death
noetical's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
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? No
5.0
Great both times I’ve read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, and Gun violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content
dreamerfreak's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Kidnapping, Blood, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Death of parent, Cancer, and Terminal illness
zia_c's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Death
Minor: Sexual content
kiala's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Cover photo is more steamy than the book. Cover gives the impression that the book is strong on steamy, but it is actually a good fantasy book. The few stramy scenes are clothes on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Torture, Death, Murder, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content, Addiction, Grief, and Drug abuse
kissszonjab's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Car accident, Violence, Torture, Sexual content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent
threeundertwopnw's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The prose doesn't always flow well, and character descriptions are odd at times. It takes a while for the plot to start moving.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, Torture, Blood, Confinement, Gore, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Violence
cluckieduck's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rogan, Rogan, Rogan. They don't call him Mad Rogan for nothing - I'm really going to enjoy getting to know this psychopath further. And Nevada? What a fantastically headstrong female lead - I want to be her when I grow up.
Now, I must say - this cover is truly awful. I thought I'd read that this was supposed to be PNR, but it's much more in line with Urban Fantasy, fraught with sexual tension but very little spice. There are some parallels & similar tropes to the Kate Daniels series but, dare I say I think I may enjoy Nevada more?? Only time will tell. It's everything I want to kick off a new series.
Now, I must say - this cover is truly awful. I thought I'd read that this was supposed to be PNR, but it's much more in line with Urban Fantasy, fraught with sexual tension but very little spice. There are some parallels & similar tropes to the Kate Daniels series but, dare I say I think I may enjoy Nevada more?? Only time will tell. It's everything I want to kick off a new series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Drug use, War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Torture, Classism, Murder, and Confinement
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual content
beccaand's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction and Confinement
Minor: Drug use, Death of parent, and War