Review: Clockwork Princess

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I liked the series and I'm glad Clare stopped at 3. (I guess she could always decide to pick it back up, but I like the resolution here.) Clare's a good storyteller. It's easy to get caught up in the characters and their emotions. I always like the appearances of Magnus Bane. His warlock status makes him detached but influential at the same time. Same with the Silent Brothers. I was also satisfied with how Clare resolved the love triangle. They can be exciting but they can also be overdone - and I think Clare found a good way to play with the drama of the triangle while still having Tessa, Jem, and Will act like members of the human race who care about other things besides their own romantic interests.



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Review: Odd Apocalypse

Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



The Odd series is a quite good supernatural/drama/thriller series. Odd is a great character who seems real with his quirks, fears, loves, losses, and a good dose of snark. His narrative keeps his dark and traumatic stories light-hearted, though not lacking in intensity. Same type of story here with supernatural encounters, a mystery to solve, and ultra-creepy villains that only Odd can take care of. Some dark stuff, but I appreciate Koontz's efforts to not get too graphic. And I appreciate a positive ending. I also liked the cameo appearance by Tesla. He always promises interesting and thought-provoking stuff.



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