smartflutist661's reviews
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We get a bit more historical context in this one, which was nice. A bit more mil-spec than the previous book, though still enjoyable.

Solid urban fantasy, with a lot less romance than I was expecting. The concept of the magic waves makes for some very interesting worldbuilding. If I have a specific criticism, it's that Kate (and Curran) are the same as all of Andrews' others protagonists. But that's not unexpected.

Enjoyable but a bit too tropey for me to love it. Still, I really liked the way the tropes were grounded in Bree's ancestry, and the magic was reasonably interesting if derivative. Might continue the series if I get the itch.

It continues to be fun watching this crew at the peak of their power, possibly because the threats are still occasionally actual threats and not just obstacles for the drama. 

Would have been better if there were more variety in the stories. They were depressing as intended, and had some nice atmosphere. Liked Lincoln in the Bardo a lot better, though.

While I appreciate the artistry in this book, it did nothing for me. I only finished it to discuss with a friend who was also reading it.

There's a reason I don't read a lot of horror. It's because reading horror bores me. It's probably fine, if you like this sort of thing.

Some of the horniness felt shoehorned in. But still a very good dragonrider fantasy, and I'm looking forward to the next one.

A thoroughly absurd apocalypse, which is my favorite kind. I was moderately annoyed by the inciting incident (just a little too ridiculous), but I can look past that given the rest of the book.

Turns out Torin isn't that interesting outside of a military crisis/without a platoon/squad. Picked up a little in the second half-ish. Will probably at least start the next sub-series, given the way this book ends.