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Late Eclipses (2011)

by Seanan McGuire(Favorite Author)

4.29 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0756406668 (ISBN13: 9780756406660)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

DAW

series

October Daye

review 1: Although I haven't reviewed them (yet?), I had my fair share of problems with the first three books. Namely, inconsistencies in writing, lack of plot, and the fact that I wanted to smother the main character with a pillow 90% of the time. All that being said, I give this one 3.8 stars. There was still that annoying issue with McGuire's writing. You know, where she pretends that running back and forth is equivalent to a plot. Besides that pesky issue, I actually really enjoy her writing. Her secondary characters are interesting, and the occasional one-line quip that makes me stop and chuckle is worth the issues. What really puts this book above the others is Toby's development. I only plotted her death about 15% of the time in this book! Way to go, Toby! She's actually will... moreing to accept help (only took three books and two years to do it!), and develops as a character, although I won't say how. Unfortunately, she's still a truly horrifically awful detective. I'm starting book five tonight, and really hope it continues this new trend. All-in-all, this book made the issues from the first three books worth it. For me, at least.
review 2: This was my favorite Toby book so far. There were sad moments, but the supporting cast has really solidified and there are interesting changes in Toby that offer promise for future books - and some nice Tybalt moments. I actually was so wrapped in the story at the halfway point that I switched from audio to kindle - I have to stop doing that, doing the book in audio is pricier but it it supposed to be worth it since it lasts longer and now I need another audio book. So it's off to start the next one. less

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