theblackdog
After Wool and Shift, everything comes together. Juliette is digging towards Silo 17, while Donald and Charlotte are trying to work in secret to discover what’s beyond the hills where the silos have been built. There’s tension everywhere, even after Silo 18 breaks through to 17 and they start looking at the possibility of using both silos.
However, it doesn’t last long as the orders to “shut down” 18 are given, forcing an evacuation of those who are fortunate enough to be in the lower levels.
Some of the folks who get their comeuppance get a well deserved one, especially Thurman. Darcy earns a partial redemption but it was also his ambitions that got Silo 18 killed so he deserves his death.
What we are left with is Juliette and those who are bold enough to venture out being rewarded with the chance to make a life outside the silo. Surprisingly they aren’t being taken apart by the nanobots that apparently killed the world. My hypothesis is the nanobots went with the bodies of whatever they killed and perhaps they broke down as well, but there’s a chance they’re just inert. It doesn’t matter as much as the story ends here.
I don’t think Juliette expected to change the world like this, and she lost a lot of friends along the way, but now they all have a second chance.
After Wool and Shift, everything comes together. Juliette is digging towards Silo 17, while Donald and Charlotte are trying to work in secret to discover what’s beyond the hills where the silos have been built. There’s tension everywhere, even after Silo 18 breaks through to 17 and they start looking at the possibility of using both silos.
However, it doesn’t last long as the orders to “shut down” 18 are given, forcing an evacuation of those who are fortunate enough to be in the lower levels.
Some of the folks who get their comeuppance get a well deserved one, especially Thurman. Darcy earns a partial redemption but it was also his ambitions that got Silo 18 killed so he deserves his death.
What we are left with is Juliette and those who are bold enough to venture out being rewarded with the chance to make a life outside the silo. Surprisingly they aren’t being taken apart by the nanobots that apparently killed the world. My hypothesis is the nanobots went with the bodies of whatever they killed and perhaps they broke down as well, but there’s a chance they’re just inert. It doesn’t matter as much as the story ends here.
I don’t think Juliette expected to change the world like this, and she lost a lot of friends along the way, but now they all have a second chance.
What a world that was built here. Taking the legend of the Phantom Prom Date and giving her an afterlife beyond her inciting incident. There’s lots of rules, defined and undefined, but it fits well. Of course it’s unfortunate that the man who sent her to the afterlife is now one who harasses her. Damn that Bobby Cross.
Playing around with different forms and beliefs in death and the supernatural all fits together. The final death I saw in the book I knew was coming, but I didn’t expect the actual circumstances behind it. Thankfully Rose gets what she desires here, but the rest of the ending did feel a little unfinished. I wanted to know what happened as Rose finally returned to The Last Dance, what will she tell Apple? What happens with her and Gary from here? What will be done with the Barrowmans, and who betrayed their kind and tattled to Bobby Cross in the first place?
I realize this was the second in the series but I’ll definitely be on the lookout to grab the others as it was still good.
What a world that was built here. Taking the legend of the Phantom Prom Date and giving her an afterlife beyond her inciting incident. There’s lots of rules, defined and undefined, but it fits well. Of course it’s unfortunate that the man who sent her to the afterlife is now one who harasses her. Damn that Bobby Cross.
Playing around with different forms and beliefs in death and the supernatural all fits together. The final death I saw in the book I knew was coming, but I didn’t expect the actual circumstances behind it. Thankfully Rose gets what she desires here, but the rest of the ending did feel a little unfinished. I wanted to know what happened as Rose finally returned to The Last Dance, what will she tell Apple? What happens with her and Gary from here? What will be done with the Barrowmans, and who betrayed their kind and tattled to Bobby Cross in the first place?
I realize this was the second in the series but I’ll definitely be on the lookout to grab the others as it was still good.
Oh, my heart. A romance that has a well crafted B plot and the realistic awkwardness between two folks who were supposed to meet, life went horribly wrong, but now there’s a potential second chance. This hit all the right parts. Additionally the sex scenes nailed it. The initial hesitation, actually working up to certain acts and the descriptions and dirty talk that didn’t feel like a broken record. This was so fun to read.
Oh, my heart. A romance that has a well crafted B plot and the realistic awkwardness between two folks who were supposed to meet, life went horribly wrong, but now there’s a potential second chance. This hit all the right parts. Additionally the sex scenes nailed it. The initial hesitation, actually working up to certain acts and the descriptions and dirty talk that didn’t feel like a broken record. This was so fun to read.
An editor, my kingdom for an editor.
I want to like this story. It’s been rare to see a poly relationship and there’s definitely the seeds of good ideas here. Unfortunately the story also suffers from Mary Sue Syndrome. With the exception of the inciting incident for Eve that leads to her saviors finding her, nothing bad happens to her or her partners or anyone she meets after that. Everyone is able to explain themselves and it’s just accepted.
Even the climax of the book is just a basic misunderstanding and it’s immediately resolved with one conversation. I know as much as we joke that a lot of things could be fixed if people actually talked, just one conversation and it’s almost never mentioned again isn’t compelling.
Speaking of climaxes, the sex scenes were hot at first, but they get repetitive. Every orgasm rips through her, and her partners don’t seem to know any phrase to describe her other than “fucking beautiful.” Also she has some amazing compartmentalization of past trauma because folks who went through what she did probably wouldn’t be eagerly participating in certain sex acts only a week or two after a particularly traumatic incident.
One point I will give that’s realistic is the individual dates with each of her partners are different activities and they are enjoyed for different reasons.
There were a few spots where this book fell victim to auto correct, another reason why I cry out for an editor.
Overall, this book and their characters were very much on easy mode and it brings down the entertainment value.
An editor, my kingdom for an editor.
I want to like this story. It’s been rare to see a poly relationship and there’s definitely the seeds of good ideas here. Unfortunately the story also suffers from Mary Sue Syndrome. With the exception of the inciting incident for Eve that leads to her saviors finding her, nothing bad happens to her or her partners or anyone she meets after that. Everyone is able to explain themselves and it’s just accepted.
Even the climax of the book is just a basic misunderstanding and it’s immediately resolved with one conversation. I know as much as we joke that a lot of things could be fixed if people actually talked, just one conversation and it’s almost never mentioned again isn’t compelling.
Speaking of climaxes, the sex scenes were hot at first, but they get repetitive. Every orgasm rips through her, and her partners don’t seem to know any phrase to describe her other than “fucking beautiful.” Also she has some amazing compartmentalization of past trauma because folks who went through what she did probably wouldn’t be eagerly participating in certain sex acts only a week or two after a particularly traumatic incident.
One point I will give that’s realistic is the individual dates with each of her partners are different activities and they are enjoyed for different reasons.
There were a few spots where this book fell victim to auto correct, another reason why I cry out for an editor.
Overall, this book and their characters were very much on easy mode and it brings down the entertainment value.
A great fantasy story involving dealing with various fey creatures and a thin place in the world. It’s a good establishing book to start a series and it’s clearly meant to be that. We learn much about Veris, but other characters have a mostly superficial development. If there’s a sequel I expect we will get a lot more development about Eleonor. The Tyrant is who he is and as for Aram, you’ll have to read to find out.
A great fantasy story involving dealing with various fey creatures and a thin place in the world. It’s a good establishing book to start a series and it’s clearly meant to be that. We learn much about Veris, but other characters have a mostly superficial development. If there’s a sequel I expect we will get a lot more development about Eleonor. The Tyrant is who he is and as for Aram, you’ll have to read to find out.
What a story! Cities being born into a self sustaining life, but others who want to stop it because it threatens their perfect vision of how a city should look and feel. It’s all been a great metaphor for gentrification. New York and the distinctive personalities of its boroughs are well fleshed out and the conflicts and pride between them are spot on. I can’t help but love Bronca and Brooklyn and both the borough and the personal clashes they work through. I didn’t expect the twist in how they deal with the Woman in White and I look forward into opening the next book to see what happens.
Also I absolutely love the queer representation throughout the book and how it’s just another part of the city and its people.
What a story! Cities being born into a self sustaining life, but others who want to stop it because it threatens their perfect vision of how a city should look and feel. It’s all been a great metaphor for gentrification. New York and the distinctive personalities of its boroughs are well fleshed out and the conflicts and pride between them are spot on. I can’t help but love Bronca and Brooklyn and both the borough and the personal clashes they work through. I didn’t expect the twist in how they deal with the Woman in White and I look forward into opening the next book to see what happens.
Also I absolutely love the queer representation throughout the book and how it’s just another part of the city and its people.
The backstory is finally answered, for the most part, as to how the silos were created and why. There’s one question that nags at me, if the inciting event was truly done by the given enemy at the time or if it was friendly fire to give an excuse for it to happen.
I enjoyed the book, though it also serves as a reminder about what happens when a group of people think they know best.
The backstory is finally answered, for the most part, as to how the silos were created and why. There’s one question that nags at me, if the inciting event was truly done by the given enemy at the time or if it was friendly fire to give an excuse for it to happen.
I enjoyed the book, though it also serves as a reminder about what happens when a group of people think they know best.
