I just read Industrial Magic for a term genre book. My journal entry talks about the same issue re: lack of investment in the characters or the world. I wondered if it would be the case with some of the secondary characters' stories. They seemed much more dynamic and interesting, but I haven't had the courage to go ahead with further reading there.
Then again, I'm also trying to plow through my critical text. :snore:
Curious, was that the first Kelley Armstrong book you'd read? BITTEN is awesome (the first too), so if you haven't read that one, definitely give it a go. I don't remember it having the same flaws.
Dime Store Magic was my first Armstrong book. I haven't read anything besides these two from her. I've heard Bitten is good, but I just doubt her style is for me at this point. I'm absolutely not invested in Page or anyone in her world until Industrial Magic brings in some fun secondary characters. Bleh. One day I'll give Bitten a shot.
Critical text is Phantasmagoria. It's interesting, but I have to wade through LOTS of material to get to some nifty chunks. Next term, I'm choosing lighter reading. :)
I can't compare to the Industrial Magic books, but Elena, the protag, is worth rooting for, the dynamic between her and the hero is great. Definitely worth reading, I promise. I've heard from others that BITTEN is her best, but the books that follow aren't as great, so it's a shame you didn't get to start with BITTEN.
Yeah, that is a shame. Someone recommended Bitten to me, but the were thing didn't appeal, which is why I went for Dime Store Magic instead. :) Oh, well. One day, I'll give it a shot to see if she's as good as everyone says she is.
Then again, I'm also trying to plow through my critical text. :snore:
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What critical text are you snoring through? :)
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Critical text is Phantasmagoria. It's interesting, but I have to wade through LOTS of material to get to some nifty chunks. Next term, I'm choosing lighter reading. :)
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