Thursday, 17 August 2023

Tangled Webs / Anne Bishop

 

3.25 out of 5 stars

***100 Days of Summer 2023***

Reading prompt: Book that is sixth in a series
Virtual 12 sided dice roll: 4

This series is so cheesy! Everyone roars and bellows. Lucivar rampages and Daemon lurks and threatens. Because they can, I guess.

I still can't parse the power dynamics in this world. The men claim to be scared of the witches, but also feel the need to protect them? If they are so badass why do they require assistance? It gets rather circular.

So, yet another melodramatic story line. A foolish man with a grudge sets up a “spooky house" with deadly traps built into it. Then he impersonates Jaenelle and sends invitations to her nearest and dearest. The first two of the Blood who arrive are fooled into entering the trap and then the game is afoot.

When all else fails, use a big stick. You needn't bother walking softly either. A fun read for an uncomfortably warm day.

Book number 501 of my Science Fiction and Fantasy Reading Project

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