Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series is one of my favorites with it's bright characters and exciting setting, and I have to say this book was also a treat to read. At first I did have reservations since it is a spin off of the original series, but wow I really enjoyed It a lot. Our author is a very gifted writer! I look forward to reading the next book in the Call of the Forgotten.
This is a very fast paced and engaging read. I have to say that I also like how the author combines the world of the fey with the normal everyday world. It adds a nice twist to the story and I appreciate the author making it clear which world the readers are entering. She paints a pretty picture no matter which court we are in. She has great imagery when writing.
The characters are as awesome as ever. You get to meet some new characters and also get to meet up with some of our favorites from the Iron Fey series, which I loved that so much! Ethan is a rough one to get used to. He is very dark, beat down, and negative. A lot of people have a hard time with Ethan because of that. The way I see it, the author makes them that way for a reason, not all characters can be sweet and docile. Then enters Kenzie, the sweet girl with an air of mystery surrounding her. She turns Ethan's world upside down, but it does not make him a puddle of goo. He is still strong and bull headed, but discovers he has a heart. I love these 2 together.
I definitely recommend this series to everyone who are fans of Julie Kagawa's writing style, and chances are, if you loved the Iron Fey series, then you're gonna love this one too. This is another read to enjoy, so jump on board and enjoy the ride to Nevernever.
Again, as I read this book, it felt more like cozy mystery than anything. However, it was a pretty quick read though, and that is what is keeping me involved in this series and rating this one a 3 star.
I have to say that there is a lot of mystery involved in these books, and I do enjoy the plot twists, but I find it really hard to get to know Kinsey Millhone very well. She seems kind of one dimensional, only one side to her, take it or leave it. I am still hopeful though that reading through the series will give me a more in depth look at our main character. So because of that I will carry on through the series with fingers crossed.
Loved, loved, loved this book with it's edge of the seat tension. I did not have a good experience reading The Woman in Cabin 10, but I wanted to try something else by this author and this one was a great choice! It was so engaging, from beginning to end. The flow was great, just the right amount of nerve wracking, apprehensive, moments. I really felt like I was a part of this story and I felt everything that our characters felt, so much so that I would have to step away from the story and try to step out of it as well. The author has a way of seizing the readers attention and not letting go until the story is over.
The main characters, are just wow...very gritty, well developed, with their many flaws. They are all very relatable, and on so many levels. A nice mix of good guys and bad guys, and those who you can't quite decide on right away. I loved them all because they all felt so realistic. The author did a great job portraying these girls both as teenagers and then adults coming from a small town with a small school full of secrets that come out and begin to wreak havoc.
I can recommend this to anyone who loves mystery or thriller or if you are a Ware fan and have not yet read this one. Give it a try, you wont regret it. This is also a great place to start if you want to try something by Ruth Ware.
I have had this book for awhile, and I have heard many people talk about it. And now that I have read it, I have to say hands down, my favorite read of the year so far. I don't even know how this book has not reached a 4 star rating at least. I still can't believe how well written this books was, especially for readers who love mystery! Reading this book makes me wanna gobble up everything she has ever written. I will be searching for more by this amazing writer.
It has everything, mystery, history, romance, thriller. I really can't ask for more. I thought the first few chapters were a bit slow to start, but past that, it became a page turner. Imagine a girl born into a family in the 1800's who wants more than anything, to be a writer, she already has everything she could possibly need, and never really a want for anything more, well than maybe her own freedom. And then to top everything off you find out that your entire life and family is based on nothing but a lie, and the more you dig the further you're pulled into it's darkness.
There are some great twists in this tale, and some I never even saw coming. Many clues I had missed that were brought to my attention later in the story, and I would have to ask myself, "How did I miss that?" At the end of this book, I could even see a sequel come to play even though this book it said to be a stand alone. I think this author has so much talent that she could write a sequel to this story easily. Such a great flowing book! I was sorry to see it end.
AND Wow the characters in this book are amazing and so well developed! Some are flawed, others are so bright and colorful. They are so very interesting, and even more interesting as you move through the story. I can't even pick a favorite among them all. There are also some great villains to contend with. The downright dirty characters that you would rather see dead then alive. All of them so brilliantly brought to life in this story. Well Done Ms. Donnelly!
