This is the second book in Karen Marie Moning's fever series (the first is called Darkfever). It's a dark urban fantasy set in Doblin, where young American Mac has traveled to avenge her sister who died there. She discoveres that she is a sihde-seer--she has the ability to see the mystical otherworldly creatures known as Fae, detect objects of power associated with them, and possesses one of the only weapons capable of taking one down. She is in league with Barrons, a mysterious shop owner who needs her help finding a book of dark magical powers.
In this book Mac continues to grow up from the soft optimistic and somewhat useless character she was at the start of the series, into a woman with a spine and a strong will. She learns to fight, learns not to take things at face value, and never to give up. In the midst of all of the ugliness she struggles to identify and hold on to a sense of self. On top of this, the sexual tension between her and Barrons continues to grow though he remains an enigma.
I love the settings in this book, from bookstore to back alley--it really sets the tone. I love watching Mac develope as a character. I felt the plot was well paced and engaging. My only complaint is that it seems like such a transitional book--merely wrapping up a few things from the previous book and setting up for the next one. It has even less stand alone power then Darkfever did. But, if you are a fan of series style fantasy this shouldn't bother you anyway. I highly recommend it.
In this book Mac continues to grow up from the soft optimistic and somewhat useless character she was at the start of the series, into a woman with a spine and a strong will. She learns to fight, learns not to take things at face value, and never to give up. In the midst of all of the ugliness she struggles to identify and hold on to a sense of self. On top of this, the sexual tension between her and Barrons continues to grow though he remains an enigma.
I love the settings in this book, from bookstore to back alley--it really sets the tone. I love watching Mac develope as a character. I felt the plot was well paced and engaging. My only complaint is that it seems like such a transitional book--merely wrapping up a few things from the previous book and setting up for the next one. It has even less stand alone power then Darkfever did. But, if you are a fan of series style fantasy this shouldn't bother you anyway. I highly recommend it.
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