I really enjoyed this historical zombie tale. The heroine is plucky and gets into all sorts of trouble. The gadgets are interesting as are the tie-insI really enjoyed this historical zombie tale. The heroine is plucky and gets into all sorts of trouble. The gadgets are interesting as are the tie-ins to voodoo. The dead were as disgusting as you could wish for. =) Zombie fans, check this one out....more
This was an awesome historical murder-mystery with a dashing, heroic reporter and a girl that wants to break out of the limitations society puts on heThis was an awesome historical murder-mystery with a dashing, heroic reporter and a girl that wants to break out of the limitations society puts on her. I loved all the coroner scenes where he tells them how he knows people are killed in certain ways. It was like CSI but one hundred years ago. ...more
So many surprises that were entirely unexpected. I LOVE Silas and the new heroine, Errin. I felt right there with her on her nail biting journey. SuchSo many surprises that were entirely unexpected. I LOVE Silas and the new heroine, Errin. I felt right there with her on her nail biting journey. Such rich characters and detailed storytelling. Love the whole world this is set in and I sincerely hope that more books are coming. Highly recommend this read!...more
Love the whole idea of parallel universes having their own sound. I wish I was musically gifted like the heroine. So curious about the grandma and whaLove the whole idea of parallel universes having their own sound. I wish I was musically gifted like the heroine. So curious about the grandma and what the free walkers are up to! Each parallel world felt so different and unique. Love the characters!...more
The setting was a whole character in this book. It was so well described. I felt the sand on my skin and the snow melting into my hair. Amazing! Such The setting was a whole character in this book. It was so well described. I felt the sand on my skin and the snow melting into my hair. Amazing! Such rich metaphor. Did not see the end coming at all. Just as stirring as the first book. ...more
I found I was very interested in Gabriel. Maybe because he was the oldest and I could relate to him the best. I think my favorite scene was actually wI found I was very interested in Gabriel. Maybe because he was the oldest and I could relate to him the best. I think my favorite scene was actually when the demon showed up. He added a lot to the story. I had no idea the author wrote this book when she was only fourteen. Wow! I can't even imagine such a thing when I was that age....more
This book reads like a compilation of short stories and I loved them. I was expecting Jack the Ripper but loved the Jacks of all trades. So very creatThis book reads like a compilation of short stories and I loved them. I was expecting Jack the Ripper but loved the Jacks of all trades. So very creative. I really felt for Bod and his situation. Silas was a wonderful mentor as well. I expected a scary story but it was heartfelt and surprising....more
Loved getting back into the world of Jace and Clary. Really liked reading Simon's POV here. His character has grown so much in the series. He's quicklLoved getting back into the world of Jace and Clary. Really liked reading Simon's POV here. His character has grown so much in the series. He's quickly becoming my favorite. Still creeped out by the brethren who live in the cemetery. ...more