I am impressed enough by the premise of the book. A group of mortals infused with the spirits of celestial beings, guarding against unruly spirits and ghosts. A Byronic figure waiting for his goddess to return as the seventh member of that group. And a girl white as snow with strange visions. The story takes off from the Persephone myth, then twists it.
If she didn’t think herself handicapped by strange looks, I bet she’d be a flirt.
Which I’m not sure I liked, fond as I am of the story of Hades’s cruel passion for the girl forbidden to him. But I can live with that. The Gothic imagery and chase scenes across the slums of London are captivating, and all the grandiose gestures make for cinematic appeal.
My problem with this book is Miss Percy Parker who is supposedly timid but just comes across as vulgar with her exaggerated protestations of her “deformity.” She sounds like a whipped cur most of the time, irritatingly needy.
I can’t relate to her and, except for Alexi and Rebecca, the others of the Guard who have little to no personality to speak of. Do they have a purpose aside from making the number?
Beautiful, strangely not quite.
Arlene
June 29, 2010
hi! I’m somewhat new from book blogging and fantaghiro23 recommended to me your website. Great blog by the way! 😀
Really nice to see more pinoy book bloggers on urban fantasy and paranormal genres. They’re just my passion!
Pls drop-by my site if you have time. I try my best to update my blog as often as I can with a day-job, a family business and a toddler to boot.
Happy reading!
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artseblis
June 29, 2010
Hi, Arlene. It’s quite possible that we have browsed at Fully Booked or Powerbooks side by side at one time or another. If you see a tall girl with hair down to her waist and wearing glasses, that’s me.
Checked out your blog. I’m very happy. A fellow urban fantasy reader. Who loves the Magic Series by Illona Andrews. What you said about how you read Magic Bleeds – trying to slow down so you can savor the story. Ganun din ako!!!!
Here is my online bookshelf, containing books I’ve read, plan to read, and wish to have. http://www.shelfari.com/maydiwayata/shelf
Let’s exchange fangirl notes some more. 😛
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