In the first two books we get to see Harry as the lonely wizard, he's out there fighting the fight, tryThis is where things start getting really good.
In the first two books we get to see Harry as the lonely wizard, he's out there fighting the fight, trying to do the right thing, and in the process maybe pay the bills. He's your average Joe who just happens to have some magical abilities. I think that's what makes everyone love Harry Dresden. He's not a super hero, he's not all powerful, yet he goes out there and does what he can anyhow. No matter what it might cost him.
In this chapter Harry gets to deal with the vampires. In this world vampires are nasty looking bat-like things who spend their lives killing, and manipulating the political climes of their world for their own benefit. If you remember the plot in the first book, it comes back to haunt Harry in this one. He went to ask a few questions, and in doing so made an enemy in the powerful Bianca who's now blaming Harry for all her ills.
We also get to know Susan more in this book, and see Harry falling for her, which of course makes the ending that much more unbearable. I have a friend who believes that a male author just can't do romance the way it should be done. I used to agree with her. While I will have to admit that this is not your typical boy meets girl romance, it's maybe all the more endearing because of it. Either way, the ending of this book was utterly heart breaking, and I can't wait to find out what happens next!...more
Blue Moon is my favourite Anita Blake chapter to date. The initial plot takes a backseat through most of the book, but seeing Anita deal with her placBlue Moon is my favourite Anita Blake chapter to date. The initial plot takes a backseat through most of the book, but seeing Anita deal with her place in the pack, delve deeper into her connection to Richard and all that that entails was entertaining. I loved all of the secondary characters, and seeing Anita explore the camaraderie of those relationships. LKH has a great talent in developing characters that are complex and compelling enough that makes me want to know everything about them.
I really don’t understand all the bad reviews. I have to assume that, at least in part, they have to do with the fact that the book is so Richard heavy. IMHO focusing on Richard for once is one of the best parts of the book. LKH has spent a lot of time building up Anita’s moral landscape; it is one of the strongest segments of her developed character. So to see her drop it all and run to Jean-Claude was so out of the blue, and against everything that had been built to date that I just couldn’t accept it. The way that LKH dealt with Anita/Richard in this instalment worked. She came up with a scenario that got them together without betraying Anita’s morals and it all made sense in the context of this world.
I also have to say that Richard sleeping around is almost as left field as Anita/JC. Why develop characters in such a detailed fashion then watch them betray everything they believe in for no apparent reason. I mean every single book that has had anything to do with Richard has shouted how much of a ‘Boy Scout’ he is, including this one. I know LKH gives us apparent reasons; Richard being hurt over what happened with JC, and Anita running to JC because she couldn’t accept what she’d seen. However, in comparison to their moral characters those reasons were not good enough to make the actions ring true.
To the nitpicking: I would be very, very happy to never read another description of the Browning, or Firestar ever again, not to mention how they are placed or hidden on Anita’s body. The same goes for Anita’s Nike’s, and her choice of clothing in respect to how the guns will be hidden. I don’t care, and I would think that a majority of reader’s don’t either.
Even with my issue’s, I still thoroughly enjoyed this peek at Anita’s life overall. I do hope that the relationship with Richard continues, at least for a little while. At the very least, it just makes sense, but more than that he’s a far better match than JC. ...more
As with most books I'm finding that you really have to be in the mood for what they offer to really enjoy them. I was/am apparently, really in the mooAs with most books I'm finding that you really have to be in the mood for what they offer to really enjoy them. I was/am apparently, really in the mood for a dark, gritty UF. I can generally only really enjoy a book if there is a good romance along with a good plot but found I didn't need it with this book. There is some romance but it's secondary.
It really does have a comic book feel in novel form, surprisingly enough, and I wasn't sure that was something I would like. It ends up giving it a unique feel that was refreshing. I also love the world building, although, I'm hoping for more back story in the next book as it was a little complicated. Looking forward to the rest of the series!...more
This was a re-read of one of my favorite series, and I loved it as much if not more the second go around.
Magic Bites (what a great title!) is short, bThis was a re-read of one of my favorite series, and I loved it as much if not more the second go around.
Magic Bites (what a great title!) is short, but packs a punch for the amount of pages. I love Ilona Andrews writing style, it's funny, action packed, and the world building is phenomenal. Add to all that the awesome characters they create, the witty banter between Kate & Curran and it makes for one hell of a book.
This is my 2nd go around in the Kate Daniels world, but it certainly won't be the last! ...more
One of my top fav series, and it is the only YA series that gets that label from me. I do read YA, and for the most part enjoy it, but this is the onlOne of my top fav series, and it is the only YA series that gets that label from me. I do read YA, and for the most part enjoy it, but this is the only series that I’ve come across so far that I can say really stuck with me. I will be reading this one over and over again.
The Mortal Instruments has a fabulously unique plot, great writing, funny dialogue, and fun characters. The Shadowhunters saga is a new one in the UF world, which is also a distinction not easy to come by.
The world building in these books is phenomenal! Start to finish, from the Shadowhunter race, to the city of Alicante, and all the mythos in between are unique to Clare, and done so well, they are vividly real in the reading. I’ve already read the series more than once, and each time I do, I sink into the world as if I lived there.
In this first book we meet Clary Fray, a typical teen going about her business, only to literally run into a world she’s been hidden from all her life. Of course, Jace is there to do the teaching, once they get passed the ‘It can’t be!” stage. Jace is a wonderfully rendered character, with a back story that unfolds throughout the book, and with each new bit of info we get we learn why he behaves the way he does. All that bravado is covering up a lot of hurt. We also get to meet characters like Simon, Alec, Isabelle, and the awesome Magnus, all of whom enrich the story even more.
All in all, the story sucks you in and keeps you there until the last page. Thankfully the trilogy is already all published so you don’t have to wait to dive into the next one. Have fun! ...more
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