sigh I really wanted to get some practice in doing reviews, but if the story catches my attention, I don’t notice the writing. I know, from an author’s perspective, that’s a _good thing, but I’m trying to teach myself to be a more critical reader.

I failed, completely. I stayed up waaay past my bedtime finishing this one, but I just HAD to know how it all worked out.

That said, the build-up to the big event was pretty slow. It’s also patently obvious that it is a series book and designed that way from start to finish. There were so many issues and plot points left hanging when this one ended I just wanted to scream, but it was 2am and the 5yo was asleep so I refrained.

All in all, a good, enjoyable read. Like most supe series I’ve read the violence quotient is slowly creeping up, not major, but definitely more than the first one. Sex, too. I may be the only supernatural series fiction fan out there who DOESN’T think more people need to die in a more gruesome manner or get laid more often and more creatively each book, but I doubt it. I’d love to interview a bunch of these authors and ask about this, since it seems to be a trap that they all fall into.

I thought this book was even better than Dead Witch Walking. I just love the fantasy world that Kim Harrison has created and I can’t wait to see what trouble Rachel will be getting into in the next book.

4.2005
4/5 Stars
The continuing adventures of independent runner Rachel Morgan. In this adventure, Rachel must find who’s killing all the Ley line witches in Cincinatti. Fun book, reminiscent of early Laurell K. Hamilton.