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patchworkbunny's Reviews (2.12k)
It's the turn of demonic posession to get a paranormal fantasy series. The heroine is an exorcist who ends up getting posessed herself. I somehow ended up with book 5 in the series so I'm determined to read up to there and it's easy enough going. There's a fair amount of S&M as is often the case with these books (though nothing compared with the later Anita Blake novels - this is fluffy in comparison). The concept definitely has promise though isn't anythign amazzing.
Whilst it took Anita Blake at least a good 10 books to turn into a brazen hussy, Meredith Gentry only required a single book. What could be a good series about fey politics and the royal court turns into just another excuse for lots of mystic sex. When the multiple partners doesn't get in the way, it's a good story but I don't think I can face another series where the sex molds the plot.
A book that doesn't take itself too seriously. I would put this in the same camp as the Queen Betsy series but not as funny and a bit mushy at times.
I preferred this to the first in the series. The narrator changes to a different single vampire mom for each of these books and whilst the romance is predictable, the rest of the plot is enjoyable.
If you're expecting supernatural you may be disappointed in this. It's been on my shelf for a long long time after I'd read some negative reviews but I fancied some crime and had run out of 'regulars'. Thankfully the story drew me in and kept me hooked 'til the end. There's a serial killer attacking seemingly random victims and a group of normally solitary assassins band together to prevent suspicion falling on them. I especially loved the character of Jack.
I found the ending a little unsatisfactory however it's probably more realistic and I know there is at least a sequel to keep me going. Although I adore the Otherworld, I wish she would write more straight crime fiction as she definatel
I found the ending a little unsatisfactory however it's probably more realistic and I know there is at least a sequel to keep me going. Although I adore the Otherworld, I wish she would write more straight crime fiction as she definatel
Whilst Kelley Armstrong creates fantastic characters that makes you want to keep reading about them, the plot wasn't amazing. The motive seemed obvious to me yet Nadia took a while getting there and the whole thing seemed wrapped up too quickly at the end.
Not the normal Isles/Rizzoli format and it feels a little bit like two stories squashed together. The first is a survival/horror type scenario and then it goes on into the domain of religious cults. The epilogue seemed a bit odd too, maybe setting something up for the next book...we will have to see.
The Morgan/Brian relationship is a little annoying now (and it's only book 2). I think the whole 'nice guy' thing needs to stop. Otherwise lots of action and suspense and easy to read in one sitting.
I think this is my favourite of the series so far. The character of Raphael gets more rounded, Morgan deals with her relationship with Lugh and Brian finally starts to get an edge. As before, a really easy read.
An entertaining satire of the dystopian novel. In the distant future, everyone is colour blind and status is determined by your perception of colour. Life is governed by the Rulebook which has many pointless and amusing rules. I like that even though the future is limited in technology, current online concepts such as feedback and adding friends lives on. I'm a bit of a colour theory geek so loved all the stuff about colour! The style is true Jasper Fforde too so if you've enjoyed his other books, you'll probably like this one.
I think this is the first part of a planned trilogy rather than an ongoing series. I have an inkling as to the reasoning behind rule 3.9.34.59.667 so I'll be eagerly awiting the next instalment.
I think this is the first part of a planned trilogy rather than an ongoing series. I have an inkling as to the reasoning behind rule 3.9.34.59.667 so I'll be eagerly awiting the next instalment.