This book was much better than the previous one, probably because it has ties with the 1st book in the series but i really loved it. i was more intriguThis book was much better than the previous one, probably because it has ties with the 1st book in the series but i really loved it. i was more intrigued by the story and how it really unfolded toward the end, the villain was dead giveaway toward the end once you thought about it... still mary burton really knows how to write a mystery....more
A very good start to a new series, the books are read standalone but are part of the same series� The book was quick and easy to fall into as per usualA very good start to a new series, the books are read standalone but are part of the same series� The book was quick and easy to fall into as per usual of Mary’s books....more
What a book, full of twists and surprises, it was nice seeing Nina and the gang again and the cute love triangle is a nice side plot. hopefully we wilWhat a book, full of twists and surprises, it was nice seeing Nina and the gang again and the cute love triangle is a nice side plot. hopefully we will get more in the next book (there better be another book or several books honestly ^^) The story ha a quick pace and will make you want to rush to find " What is next", some of the plot was a give away and i managed to guess most of it but never the less i enjoyed every single word of it. Highly recommend this series. Now am off to reread the 1st one again cause WHY NOT ^^...more
What an epic story, one of the best spin off of my favorite detective.... Joanna is by far the most enjoyable character i have met in regards to SherlWhat an epic story, one of the best spin off of my favorite detective.... Joanna is by far the most enjoyable character i have met in regards to Sherlock Holmes, which is saying much as i actually don't like the heartless idiot ^^' Her mind challenges that of her father and probably exceeds him and am really happy about her character development regarding the emotional side (read above for clarification). I really can't wait to start the second book (which is currently downloading as am loving the audiobook). I highly recommend it to any sherlockian who misses the adventures of Holmes and Watson ^^...more
This book was good plot wise, but the characters sort of kept annoying me, Joanna brilliant as she is seems to have inherited her father's arrogance aThis book was good plot wise, but the characters sort of kept annoying me, Joanna brilliant as she is seems to have inherited her father's arrogance and one sided track.... add to it how the author practically made everyone around her to be less intelligent as well as annoying made it really hard for me to engage with them. more than once i wished they would stop fawning over her or just straight out just think for a second before they opened their mouths :( Also the time skip between the 1st book and this one just threw me off, for the book starts with them already being married few months after meeting and that almost everyone knows that she is Sherlock's daughter... i mean HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? there was no explanation at all given to that which further annoyed me with the book and author.... still it will not stop me from finishing the series cause, you know, am a sucker for the Holmes & Watsons ^^...more
Having fallen in love with the author's other series (Detective Jude Fontaine) I was really excited to start this series.... I was a little bit confusHaving fallen in love with the author's other series (Detective Jude Fontaine) I was really excited to start this series.... I was a little bit confused listening to it (maybe due to the narrator being new to my ears) but as the story moved on, I was being pulled into it and was looking forward to finding out more of Elise's background and history plus all the Root magic aspect intrigued me very much. The flow and pace were good and easy on the ears and there wasn't any information dump which is something I dislike in mystery novels. All in all, am looking forward to continuing with this series. ...more
Trigger warning: Suicide, Cop killing. The flow never stopped for a little rest, it just kept going at full speed but it didn't ruin the plot, in fact Trigger warning: Suicide, Cop killing. The flow never stopped for a little rest, it just kept going at full speed but it didn't ruin the plot, in fact it made it more enjoyable as you race along maggie to solve the case. the deeper you go into the case the worse it becomes till you reach a point where you have to decide whether you want to continue to go forward. the good thing is that the author managed to insert little happy points to help ease the tension of the story which made me glad to continue. looking forward to reading the next book. ...more
Okki this book was weird, i mean Theo was a creepy weird guy who you would think would turn psycho at any moments and there were moments O.O The more yOkki this book was weird, i mean Theo was a creepy weird guy who you would think would turn psycho at any moments and there were moments O.O The more you read, the more you start to get protective of theo.... some of my favorite phrases include " theo NO" "Don't do that" "god that was stupid of you" and etc XD So yeah, this book was a completely different style in both plot and writing when compared to Andrew's other series " Jessica Blackwood" which I have fallen in love with... never the less I will be continuing with this series just to make sure that Theo doesn't end up getting himself killed XD...more
okki 1st of all, WHERE IS THE NEXT BOOK.... T.T 2ndly OMG this book was really good and the scale of the plot was epic, kinda wished it had more info tokki 1st of all, WHERE IS THE NEXT BOOK.... T.T 2ndly OMG this book was really good and the scale of the plot was epic, kinda wished it had more info toward the end as it felt a bit rushed but never the less I have loved it plus that ENDING (rude author ^^) i really can't wait for the next book, hopefully it won't take too long T.T Also I HIGHLY recommend this series to anyone who is a fan of Magic and Crime ^^...more
God Andrew is really a master in writing magical mysteries. even though I managed to figure out most of the key points I still loved this book.... i reGod Andrew is really a master in writing magical mysteries. even though I managed to figure out most of the key points I still loved this book.... i really loved the mythical elements, how the story unfolded and how amazingly jessica's mind worked... also that ending was a bit of a cruel tease ^^ gonna start the next book as soon as I get my hand on it ^^...more
Trigger warning: Violence death. What a book, what a fucking book...i enjoyed every single moment of it (am already 25% into the sequel as I write thisTrigger warning: Violence death. What a book, what a fucking book...i enjoyed every single moment of it (am already 25% into the sequel as I write this). The characters has solid real feel to them especially jessica, the way you feel her emotions and see her thinking mind turning in order to solve the case.... it just make you fall in love with her and want to protect her at all costs (yes D I feel what you feel ^^) The flow is nice and easy despite the difficult theme of the novel, this story is not for the faint heart so read/listen at your own risk. but seriously Andrew Mayne is a master in combine magic and crime.... i am really enjoying this series so far. ...more
This is the 2nd book that i've given a 5 stars rating, so far I have been loving Sibel hodge writing style. again told from the perspective of several This is the 2nd book that i've given a 5 stars rating, so far I have been loving Sibel hodge writing style. again told from the perspective of several characters, you don't feel that there is a gap in the story or it's flow, the build up to the finale is epic even if you manage to guess some of the mystery .... the ending was soooooooooooooo satisfying. can't wait to grab another book by her....more
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