Oi, vey, what a snooze fest. This book is 500 pages of pure exposition. NOTHING HAPPENS. The 'climax' of this book is just the two main characters handing out Halloween candy before getting ready to take a trip. Really. That's the climax of the novel. It is the rising action of a better novel,...
Despite some really egregious flaws, I have to admit that I enjoyed this book. I didn't expect it to be so chick-lit-y but that wasn't a deal breaker. Indeed, it's smart and provides a new twist on several old tropes. But in the end, it's far too long and doesn't accomplish much but setting the s...
There is a lot about this book I enjoyed and (initially) liked. The literature, historical and mythological references. The attempt to incorporate science and theories of evolution in a supernatural tale. The settings all over the world; the setting in libraries and discussions of ancient texts. ...
Diana Bishop is running away from magic. Or at least, she thinks she is. Magic though will not be letting her go anytime soon. Without knowing it, she called a most coveted book in magical history and now, she is being sucked in to the world of magic, whether she wants to or not.Many creatures ar...
The beginning is a little slow, with overly wordy descriptions of wine. But this book really grasped my attention quickly. From the beginning you know that Diana is unconsciously using her magic. She cannot help it, it's part of who she is. Little bits leak out here and there. I'm disappointed that ...
I wish I could give it more stars, I really do. The story is wonderful, the idea is fascinating. The execution is lacking, I think. The writing was too heavy, too much emphasis on the history and theory. I'm sure that could have been a little less "annoying". Also, the changes in POVs, especially mi...
What did I think? What did I think? I thought this book was incredibly written. The historical information and the scientific information and the overall story gripped me from the beginning and I couldn't put it down for anything this weekend.Diana - a strong female character that doesn't want to be...
This was a slow start for me, but once I finally got into it, I couldn't put it down. My biggest complaint, I think, is that the descriptions and explanations are far too academic most of the time. Entire passages read more like a textbook than a contemporary novel. I also hope that books 2 and 3 ti...
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