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ridleyreadsthings's Reviews (789)
This book was amazing. I could sit all day and talk about how incredible this new series is but I'm not going to waste time. All you need to know is, that it ties in directly with the buffy the vampire series and comics, the humour is fantastic, and on par with humor from the series. the characters are well developed and fit so well with each other. Scooby gang 2.0. The storyline is fresh but also ties in with how everything works now after the events in the buffy finale. There are a few familiar faces and mentions, I won't spoil anything. Any fans of Buffy will love this and let's be honest, as a writer it can't have been easy to undertake this kind of project and Kiersten White has nailed it in my opinion. And even if your not a fan of Buffy then you will still enjoy this book. You don't have to be a fan to know what's going on.
I will try and sit patiently and wait for the second novel but let it be known, inside I'm screaming.
I will try and sit patiently and wait for the second novel but let it be known, inside I'm screaming.
I absolutely adore the Grishaverse. I thought the shadow and bone trilogy was fantastic but this.. this blew me away. It was all written, incredibly smart and funny - all the characters were well developed, and throughout you never know what was about to happen around the corner, or what the plan was - you found out as it happened piece by piece, all while set in a different part of the incredible world that Bardugo created. Instead of armys and royalty its gambling, theives, murder, the criminal underworld and survival. You don't have to have read the shadow and bone trilogy to have read this, and you Don't have to be a fan of the shadow and bone trilogy to completely fall in love with this story!! Can't wait to start "crooked kingdom!"
Hell isn't so bad...
I went into this not really knowing what to expect and I ended up enjoying it immensely. It was funny and witty, and it was an interesting take on hell (and heaven) with both running as businesses. It kind d of reminded me of supernatural after Crowley took over hell. I liked that it wasn't overly descriptive, it gave just enough to let your imagination do the rest. The characters were vastly different and I loved that they all for together perfectly like a dysfunctional family. The time travel plot of this novel was interesting. I usually don't go for novels that have that as a theme because honestly they kind of make my head spin but not so much this one. It was an easy, exciting read and the whole was through it I kept expecting something awful to happen (they are in hell at the end of the day) at first I wasn't sure if I would pick up the other three books in this series but now I think I will because I am craving more. It was a lighthearted, bittersweet adventure that I'm sure no matter what your preference , you will no doubt enjoy.
I went into this not really knowing what to expect and I ended up enjoying it immensely. It was funny and witty, and it was an interesting take on hell (and heaven) with both running as businesses. It kind d of reminded me of supernatural after Crowley took over hell. I liked that it wasn't overly descriptive, it gave just enough to let your imagination do the rest. The characters were vastly different and I loved that they all for together perfectly like a dysfunctional family. The time travel plot of this novel was interesting. I usually don't go for novels that have that as a theme because honestly they kind of make my head spin but not so much this one. It was an easy, exciting read and the whole was through it I kept expecting something awful to happen (they are in hell at the end of the day) at first I wasn't sure if I would pick up the other three books in this series but now I think I will because I am craving more. It was a lighthearted, bittersweet adventure that I'm sure no matter what your preference , you will no doubt enjoy.
I actually really enjoyed this. I'm not really one for historical fiction, and when I am I'm pretty particular about it, usually leaning towards stories set around witch trials, or paganism, but I decided to get this as guy fawks night holds some great memories for me of times with my family. And I was suprised at how much I enjoyed it and I dare say I learned quiet a bit.
The fact that it was based of real events, but spun with fantasy (which I was suprised because I expected this to be a retelling and didn't expect any magic) was interesting. Real events stretched to fit in with an imaginary world. The Protestants became Keepers, Catholics became Igniters, and the very real plague that was being spread at the time became something else, which made the story really interesting. Not to mention all the characters were based of very real people and the events that transpired all happend. An accurate spin on a retelling.
The magic system, to me was fresh and imaginative. I loved the idea of colours and masks. It seemed to add Technicolor and mystery in a dreary 1600s London.
The story was fast paced and in no way did it get boring (I like history but I'm very particular about which histories I like to read about) and all the characters were interesting and the story flowed perfectly and was brought to life from the pages.
I recommend this book to everyone, those familiar with the tale of Guy Fawkes and those who aren't. Its a perfect way to learn about history in a fun way and a story that drags you into it's world. Although most people are aware of how it ends, the feeling of dread throughout makes it an exhilarating read, and left me not knowing who or what to route for or who to really trust.
I cannot wait for Nadine Brandes next retelling "Romanov" all about Anastasia!!
The fact that it was based of real events, but spun with fantasy (which I was suprised because I expected this to be a retelling and didn't expect any magic) was interesting. Real events stretched to fit in with an imaginary world. The Protestants became Keepers, Catholics became Igniters, and the very real plague that was being spread at the time became something else, which made the story really interesting. Not to mention all the characters were based of very real people and the events that transpired all happend. An accurate spin on a retelling.
The magic system, to me was fresh and imaginative. I loved the idea of colours and masks. It seemed to add Technicolor and mystery in a dreary 1600s London.
The story was fast paced and in no way did it get boring (I like history but I'm very particular about which histories I like to read about) and all the characters were interesting and the story flowed perfectly and was brought to life from the pages.
I recommend this book to everyone, those familiar with the tale of Guy Fawkes and those who aren't. Its a perfect way to learn about history in a fun way and a story that drags you into it's world. Although most people are aware of how it ends, the feeling of dread throughout makes it an exhilarating read, and left me not knowing who or what to route for or who to really trust.
I cannot wait for Nadine Brandes next retelling "Romanov" all about Anastasia!!
