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Marla Mason #6
Grim Tides
Marla Mason, ousted chief sorcerer for the city of Felport, is languishing in exile on the island of Maui with her best friend, the psychic (and rather hedonistic) Rondeau. She's making a living of sorts as an occult detective, but for the most part, she's just marking time. Driven from the city she loves, Marla is adrift, nearly friendless, and stripped of almost all her power and resources. Obviously, it's the perfect time for old enemies to try and kill her.
A group of sorcerers, all with their own reasons to want Marla dead, assemble and prepare to attack her while she's at her most vulnerable. The members of this Marla Mason Revenge Squad include the one-armed witch Nicolette, the cheerfully murderous psychopath Crapsey, a criminally insane shapeshifter, a man who hunts werewolves for fun, and a master of anti-magic, among others. But they aren't taking chances with an enemy as formidable as Marla. They hire the world's most notorious - and deadly - chaos witch, Elsie Jarrow, to lead their assault. But Elsie is impossible to predict and just as hard to control, and may well have an agenda of her own. Besides, Marla isn't as helpless as they think - she's still got a few friends in high (and low) places, including a god or two. And no matter how bad her life is, there's nothing Marla loves more than a good fight. There's bound to be trouble in paradise.
A group of sorcerers, all with their own reasons to want Marla dead, assemble and prepare to attack her while she's at her most vulnerable. The members of this Marla Mason Revenge Squad include the one-armed witch Nicolette, the cheerfully murderous psychopath Crapsey, a criminally insane shapeshifter, a man who hunts werewolves for fun, and a master of anti-magic, among others. But they aren't taking chances with an enemy as formidable as Marla. They hire the world's most notorious - and deadly - chaos witch, Elsie Jarrow, to lead their assault. But Elsie is impossible to predict and just as hard to control, and may well have an agenda of her own. Besides, Marla isn't as helpless as they think - she's still got a few friends in high (and low) places, including a god or two. And no matter how bad her life is, there's nothing Marla loves more than a good fight. There's bound to be trouble in paradise.
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September 18, 2017
I am a huge fan of this series. It’s so dang fun, including everything I look for in an urban fantasy. Broken Mirrors, book 5, went a little too far off the rails for my tastes, but Grim Tides was an excellent bounce back. The author usually has a ton of fun with his characters, but the dynamics were particularly interesting in this installment – bringing together a whole host of eclectic personalities. Pratt also brought back one of my favorite characters, whom I’m hopeful to see next book as well. I also really liked the mystery in Grim Tides, involving nonhuman(ish), hive-minded beach bums… I don’t know where he comes up with this stuff, but I’m so glad he does, lol. Overall, this series is totally worth your time and currently my go-to for a delightfully snarky uf read.
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September 10, 2019
Pratt sigue rizando el rizo con Marla Mason Y manteniendo nuestro interés, aunque reconozco que se ha perdido parte de la frescura de los primeros libros. El personaje, sin embargo, va evolucionando.
June 15, 2015
This is why you should take my advice, and don't make the same mistake I did: read these books in order.
Grim Tides is the start of a new arc, and a new direction for the Marla Mason novels. Freed of the previous arc, publisher, and commitments, T.A. Pratt changes up everything, and tries to redefine his character and the meaning of the books. It's a little bit tropey, as there's several mystery subplots all running at once, and Robert B. Parker's Spenser series, D.O.A. (the film), and the Doom Patrol comics are all explicitly mentioned.
Of course, all of this chaos makes sense when the nominal antagonist is Elsie Jarrow, a — perhaps the — chaos witch. That's not a spoiler, it's explicitly mentioned in the book summary, and you meet her in the third chapter. It's also notable that she is frequently referred to as a ‘witch’, not a sorcerer as most of the magic users in this series are. She's more of a force of nature, and it's frequently and clearly demonstrated in the narrative. Instead, Jarrow acts as a facilitator, allowing for a more final resolution to antagonists and symbols from past books and experiences.
Like many mysteries, almost everyone is running a game on someone, everyone is trying to trick someone else, and it's all very familiar to Marla becuase it's a pleasant reminder of her home and magical politicking. This is important, because as part of the rebirth of the series, Marla has been disempowered and disenfranchised — she's been exiled from the once thing that mattered to her, and most of her friends, money, and tools stripped away. Marla herself is not the angry, empowered woman she began the series as, either. One of the themes of this world is that ‘power has a cost’, and Marla has, perhaps involuntarily paid this cost — her blinders have been opened, if slightly, and she is more aware of the damage she has done to herself and her surroundings with her attitudes and approaches. This Marla starts as a beaten, but wiser woman.
It isn't urban fantasy, because once again, there's no real romance plot (although Marla's husband does show up a couple of times), and because it's set in Hawai'i (insistent spelling courtesy the author). It's the start of a new arc, season 3, and Marla is following the TV series path — going walkabout, as the author looks for more plot to explore, and Marla looks for more people to righteously beat up. Highly recommended, and we need to keep funding these.
Grim Tides is the start of a new arc, and a new direction for the Marla Mason novels. Freed of the previous arc, publisher, and commitments, T.A. Pratt changes up everything, and tries to redefine his character and the meaning of the books. It's a little bit tropey, as there's several mystery subplots all running at once, and Robert B. Parker's Spenser series, D.O.A. (the film), and the Doom Patrol comics are all explicitly mentioned.
Of course, all of this chaos makes sense when the nominal antagonist is Elsie Jarrow, a — perhaps the — chaos witch. That's not a spoiler, it's explicitly mentioned in the book summary, and you meet her in the third chapter. It's also notable that she is frequently referred to as a ‘witch’, not a sorcerer as most of the magic users in this series are. She's more of a force of nature, and it's frequently and clearly demonstrated in the narrative. Instead, Jarrow acts as a facilitator, allowing for a more final resolution to antagonists and symbols from past books and experiences.
Like many mysteries, almost everyone is running a game on someone, everyone is trying to trick someone else, and it's all very familiar to Marla becuase it's a pleasant reminder of her home and magical politicking. This is important, because as part of the rebirth of the series, Marla has been disempowered and disenfranchised — she's been exiled from the once thing that mattered to her, and most of her friends, money, and tools stripped away. Marla herself is not the angry, empowered woman she began the series as, either. One of the themes of this world is that ‘power has a cost’, and Marla has, perhaps involuntarily paid this cost — her blinders have been opened, if slightly, and she is more aware of the damage she has done to herself and her surroundings with her attitudes and approaches. This Marla starts as a beaten, but wiser woman.
It isn't urban fantasy, because once again, there's no real romance plot (although Marla's husband does show up a couple of times), and because it's set in Hawai'i (insistent spelling courtesy the author). It's the start of a new arc, season 3, and Marla is following the TV series path — going walkabout, as the author looks for more plot to explore, and Marla looks for more people to righteously beat up. Highly recommended, and we need to keep funding these.
December 9, 2024
I had a couple problems with this, which I mentioned in my progress updates, but I enjoyed the characters and where the plot went in the end... I'm excited to read the next one
April 9, 2017
Marla Mason clawed her way out of a crappy childhood to become the Chief Sorcerer of Felport. But after she rips a hole in reality to resurrect a friend, the other sorcerers finally have enough of her and banish her from the city. Marla has been devoted to Felport for years; without that mission she is completely at sea. And now that she's without many of the powers or allies she's had in the past, all her remaining enemies ally to take her out while she's vulnerable.
I like the idea of this novel, and I like that Marla and her situation has kept changing. Pratt doesn't twist the story or characters to get her back to Felport and her old title, nor does he give her power-ups the way so many other urban fantasy characters get. Rather like John Constantine, Marla mostly relies on a few artifacts, a few alliances with other magical beings, and her own canniness and willpower. It's refreshing, and why I keep coming back to this series. But there was way, way too much talking in this book. Almost every page was someone talking, and all too often they were monologing at someone else. By far the worst offender is Elsie Jarrow. For books now Elsie has basically been the boogeyman--the chaos witch so powerful that just keeping her imprisoned is a full time job. Even gods have avoided freeing her, knowing that to do so would probably spell their doom, and that of the entire world. Well at last she's freed, and she spends about 90% of her time talking like a Malkavian/Harley Quinn RPer. You know, that tired old, "I'm so random and wacky, lol!" in a cutesy voice routine. It was tiring and not fun to read. I liked the way Marla dealt with her: It was clever! But I didn't like how little set-up that solution had; I wanted to actually read about Marla strategizing and conniving, not just the end result.
It looks like Marla and Pelham are going to be traveling for the next few books, which could be a nice change of pace.
I like the idea of this novel, and I like that Marla and her situation has kept changing. Pratt doesn't twist the story or characters to get her back to Felport and her old title, nor does he give her power-ups the way so many other urban fantasy characters get. Rather like John Constantine, Marla mostly relies on a few artifacts, a few alliances with other magical beings, and her own canniness and willpower. It's refreshing, and why I keep coming back to this series. But there was way, way too much talking in this book. Almost every page was someone talking, and all too often they were monologing at someone else. By far the worst offender is Elsie Jarrow. For books now Elsie has basically been the boogeyman--the chaos witch so powerful that just keeping her imprisoned is a full time job. Even gods have avoided freeing her, knowing that to do so would probably spell their doom, and that of the entire world. Well at last she's freed, and she spends about 90% of her time talking like a Malkavian/Harley Quinn RPer. You know, that tired old, "I'm so random and wacky, lol!" in a cutesy voice routine. It was tiring and not fun to read. I liked the way Marla dealt with her: It was clever! But I didn't like how little set-up that solution had; I wanted to actually read about Marla strategizing and conniving, not just the end result.
It looks like Marla and Pelham are going to be traveling for the next few books, which could be a nice change of pace.
January 9, 2012
Ah, I loved this one. Nice to see that Marla hasn't lost her edge, living in a tropical paradise. Also nice to see lots of familiar faces. Am now hoping the next story will have an appearance by her mom.
July 21, 2023
3.5/5.0
April 6, 2024
A fun entry! I especially enjoyed the addition of Elsie Jarrow--and her interpretation of Chaos.
March 7, 2017
Interesting as always
I really like the way chaos magic is portrayed in this series. It's also well written as per pratt's usual
I really like the way chaos magic is portrayed in this series. It's also well written as per pratt's usual
February 24, 2012
Tim Pratt has a new Marla Mason book and I, for one, was all over it. I felt the last novel (Broken Mirrors) had some issues that detracted from the fine series, and was worried that the series would continue to degenerate.
Because Pratt's publisher dropped him after the economic downturn, he had to scramble to make ends meet. He published the last novel as a serial--taking donations to make it worth his time. Unfortunately, it indeed felt like a self-published novel, written in chunks. The basic storyline was good, but it felt choppy, forced and needed some serious editing. A publisher would have helped tremendously.
His latest effort is done in much the same fashion, though he has obviously acclimated to the new writing method with much finer results.
The novel depicts Marla shortly after the devastating events of Broken Mirrors--which resulted in Marla being ousted as head sorcerer of Felport, the betrayal of her brother, and the death of a friend. Normally tough as dirt and as emotional as Keanu Reeves, Marla is a bit of a wreck. Without her responsibilities in Felport, she's a bit directionless and lost.
With nothing to do, she has followed Rondeau to Hawaii. He has sold his bar, and is living a life of leisure on the islands. Marla tags along and he purchases a bookshop for her, setting her up as a detective in the hopes of giving her something to do.
This is a Marla we have never seen, and it helps to see that she's not always an emotionless bad-ass with no weaknesses. Rondeau taking care of her is a nice switch, and adds helps illustrate the depth of their complicated friendship. Of course, being Marla, disaster soon strikes and with a fight on her hands she slowly begins to regain her sense of self and purpose in life.
The point of view shifts fairly often, from an unknown narrator, to Marla, to the collection of villains who team up to hit Marla when she is down. Shifting point of view is overdone in the fantasy world, but here it works and works well. I particularly enjoyed the scenes from the villains' point of view, as they were loads of fun and filled with dark humor. Pratt still has his writing chops and I hope some publisher soon sees that and takes him on. He deserves it.
Along with Marla, we also see other characters fleshed out, from her manservant Pelham, to Rondeau, to her kinda-sorta-husband Death himself. Toss in Reva, god of wanderers, surfer sorcerers, and a delightful cast of bad guys and this is one of Pratt's most successful Mason novels.
I still have some qualms about Pratt self-publishing, as I worry that without editorial oversight he will veer off the path and make some mistakes that an editor might help him avoid. But I have to say this book hit me just right and I enjoyed it immensely. My one quibble is that many characters are so powerful, and with succeeding novels Pratt will possibly feel the need to "one-up" himself. When you are already involving Death, other gods, and universe-shattering entities in the storyline, at some point it's going to feel downright silly.
But at this point it all work. Change is necessary in a continuing series to avoid stagnation, Marla's changes have helped to refresh the series, and I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series.
Because Pratt's publisher dropped him after the economic downturn, he had to scramble to make ends meet. He published the last novel as a serial--taking donations to make it worth his time. Unfortunately, it indeed felt like a self-published novel, written in chunks. The basic storyline was good, but it felt choppy, forced and needed some serious editing. A publisher would have helped tremendously.
His latest effort is done in much the same fashion, though he has obviously acclimated to the new writing method with much finer results.
The novel depicts Marla shortly after the devastating events of Broken Mirrors--which resulted in Marla being ousted as head sorcerer of Felport, the betrayal of her brother, and the death of a friend. Normally tough as dirt and as emotional as Keanu Reeves, Marla is a bit of a wreck. Without her responsibilities in Felport, she's a bit directionless and lost.
With nothing to do, she has followed Rondeau to Hawaii. He has sold his bar, and is living a life of leisure on the islands. Marla tags along and he purchases a bookshop for her, setting her up as a detective in the hopes of giving her something to do.
This is a Marla we have never seen, and it helps to see that she's not always an emotionless bad-ass with no weaknesses. Rondeau taking care of her is a nice switch, and adds helps illustrate the depth of their complicated friendship. Of course, being Marla, disaster soon strikes and with a fight on her hands she slowly begins to regain her sense of self and purpose in life.
The point of view shifts fairly often, from an unknown narrator, to Marla, to the collection of villains who team up to hit Marla when she is down. Shifting point of view is overdone in the fantasy world, but here it works and works well. I particularly enjoyed the scenes from the villains' point of view, as they were loads of fun and filled with dark humor. Pratt still has his writing chops and I hope some publisher soon sees that and takes him on. He deserves it.
Along with Marla, we also see other characters fleshed out, from her manservant Pelham, to Rondeau, to her kinda-sorta-husband Death himself. Toss in Reva, god of wanderers, surfer sorcerers, and a delightful cast of bad guys and this is one of Pratt's most successful Mason novels.
I still have some qualms about Pratt self-publishing, as I worry that without editorial oversight he will veer off the path and make some mistakes that an editor might help him avoid. But I have to say this book hit me just right and I enjoyed it immensely. My one quibble is that many characters are so powerful, and with succeeding novels Pratt will possibly feel the need to "one-up" himself. When you are already involving Death, other gods, and universe-shattering entities in the storyline, at some point it's going to feel downright silly.
But at this point it all work. Change is necessary in a continuing series to avoid stagnation, Marla's changes have helped to refresh the series, and I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2013
"Thanks ever so much for seeing me. We may as well get started, don’t you think? Let’s scroll through the mortal timeline and look in on Marla Mason, exiled sorcerer-queen, driven from her beloved city of Felport."
And so begins Grim Tides. I groaned when I read this, thinking it an attempt to amuse via a virtual tête-à-tête with the audience. Eventually, the meaning of this exchange becomes clear, and I have to offer a nod of respect for the clever introduction.
Mr. Pratt has developed a common theme in the latest Marla Mason episodes: Pull in as many characters from past adventures as possible. And make sure to have these characters continuously recount as many of these past adventures as possible. Frankly, it grows tiresome. It feels too much like a self-congratulatory pat on the back, coupled with a non-subtle marketing effort to sell any otherwise uninitiated reader to pick up the other books in the series. It pulls me out of the moment, and lessens the focus on Marla's current plight.
Up until about 3/4 of the way through Grim Tides I was all but convinced that this would be my last foray into the world of Marla Mason. The continual rehash of previous stories makes this too much a "been there, done that," with too little reward of new experience. But dammit, if the story doesn't conclude with a premise that makes me want to come back as a faithful tag-along to Marla's travels. One more chance, Marla. Just one.
And so begins Grim Tides. I groaned when I read this, thinking it an attempt to amuse via a virtual tête-à-tête with the audience. Eventually, the meaning of this exchange becomes clear, and I have to offer a nod of respect for the clever introduction.
Mr. Pratt has developed a common theme in the latest Marla Mason episodes: Pull in as many characters from past adventures as possible. And make sure to have these characters continuously recount as many of these past adventures as possible. Frankly, it grows tiresome. It feels too much like a self-congratulatory pat on the back, coupled with a non-subtle marketing effort to sell any otherwise uninitiated reader to pick up the other books in the series. It pulls me out of the moment, and lessens the focus on Marla's current plight.
Up until about 3/4 of the way through Grim Tides I was all but convinced that this would be my last foray into the world of Marla Mason. The continual rehash of previous stories makes this too much a "been there, done that," with too little reward of new experience. But dammit, if the story doesn't conclude with a premise that makes me want to come back as a faithful tag-along to Marla's travels. One more chance, Marla. Just one.
May 1, 2012
I liked this book as much as I have liked every other book in Tim Pratt's Marla Mason series. His writing is excellent; his imagination is even better. Pratt continually comes up with new and imaginative scenarios and creations for Marla to encounter in her life as a sorcerer.
In this latest edition, Marla is freshly deposed as the chief sorcerer of Felport, and is sort of living off the generosity of Rondeau, her odd sidekick. (It's hard to explain exactly what Rondeau is...but he's different.) She's set herself up as a sort of occult detective, and takes a case for some surfer/sorcerers, to find out who killed one of their own.
But her past is catching up with her again, and her enemies add a powerful weapon to their own arsenal - chaos witch Elsie Jarrow. Jarrow is a bit too powerful, however; she can't be controlled and is a little too smart for those trying to use her. Jarrow ends up running the show - with total unpredictability.
In the meantime Marla has to deal with her god-boyfriend and with a new god (to her) who seems intent on well-intentioned meddling...and things don't look too good.
I found some minor typos and typesetting errors in this book, but not really enough to bother me into giving it a lesser rating. I enjoy Pratt's writing, and this one was no exception.
In this latest edition, Marla is freshly deposed as the chief sorcerer of Felport, and is sort of living off the generosity of Rondeau, her odd sidekick. (It's hard to explain exactly what Rondeau is...but he's different.) She's set herself up as a sort of occult detective, and takes a case for some surfer/sorcerers, to find out who killed one of their own.
But her past is catching up with her again, and her enemies add a powerful weapon to their own arsenal - chaos witch Elsie Jarrow. Jarrow is a bit too powerful, however; she can't be controlled and is a little too smart for those trying to use her. Jarrow ends up running the show - with total unpredictability.
In the meantime Marla has to deal with her god-boyfriend and with a new god (to her) who seems intent on well-intentioned meddling...and things don't look too good.
I found some minor typos and typesetting errors in this book, but not really enough to bother me into giving it a lesser rating. I enjoy Pratt's writing, and this one was no exception.
May 27, 2012
I've liked the Marla series from the beginning largely because of the narration. This is a place where audio can transform material into something special. Like the Dreden series, I would have to think a few times before buying a Marla story without the superb work of Ms. Almasy to give it height and depth.
Grim Tides is a solid entry from the story point of view. The only quibble I have is that it needed some editing to blend the various parts together better. Instead of coming across as a seamless whole, it is a bit... chunky is the word that springs to mind. I think an editor could have smoothed it out.
The story itself is good. Takes Marla out of here home turf, something we haven't seen since the first book in the series. It pushes the boundaries of the Marlaverse out a bit and I'm excited to see what comes next.
Grim Tides is a solid entry from the story point of view. The only quibble I have is that it needed some editing to blend the various parts together better. Instead of coming across as a seamless whole, it is a bit... chunky is the word that springs to mind. I think an editor could have smoothed it out.
The story itself is good. Takes Marla out of here home turf, something we haven't seen since the first book in the series. It pushes the boundaries of the Marlaverse out a bit and I'm excited to see what comes next.
May 12, 2013
Marla is always a mixed bag. She's an interesting character, and I like both her world and the characters around her. And yet I never quite feel like I love her. And maybe that's how it should be. We doesn't follow the patterns of similar Urban Fantasy protagonists and she's not really the most likable or even the most root-for-able by a long shot. She reminds me a little of Parker (you know, the guy Mel Gibson portrayed in Payback from the Parker novels) in that she's not really a good guy, but the bad guys just suck so much that you're happy she wins. Marla's not as inherently disturbing as Parker, but it's a close call. I do have to say, though, that I really like where Pratt is headed with her. My only hope is that he doesn't let Marla drift too close to the Urban Fantasy stereotypes and manages to keep her unique and interesting. So far, so good.
January 21, 2013
This was a lot of fun, both because the story was good, and because from vacations I could picture exactly where she was during the parts set in Lahaina and more generally in the other parts of Maui. Mediocre cheeseburgers indeed. :)
Marla Mason has been ousted as chief sorceror of Felport, and exiled from her beloved city. She's living on Maui because that's where Rondeau wanted to go, and he invited her to come along, but she isn't happy with nothing to do, and she's kind of tired of paradise.
When she gets hired to solve a murder, things start to pick up, and then get crazy when a group gets together (the Marla Mason Revenge Squad) to come kill her while she's down.
Marla Mason has been ousted as chief sorceror of Felport, and exiled from her beloved city. She's living on Maui because that's where Rondeau wanted to go, and he invited her to come along, but she isn't happy with nothing to do, and she's kind of tired of paradise.
When she gets hired to solve a murder, things start to pick up, and then get crazy when a group gets together (the Marla Mason Revenge Squad) to come kill her while she's down.
May 8, 2013
Once again: Really glad this book exists. I think this was the first one Pratt funded via Kickstarter, and clearly that worked out well!
It took me a while to get into this one, because I found the setting a little jarring, and I had a moment of "oh god not another paranormal detective story..." But by the time the main plot got really going, I was totally on board. The story and characters continue to be original in an overworked genre, and I dug the way it all fit together even if some of the side plots I thought were less interesting.
Also, I'm really glad that the audiobook narrator did the crowdfunded books as well. She's FANTASTIC.
It took me a while to get into this one, because I found the setting a little jarring, and I had a moment of "oh god not another paranormal detective story..." But by the time the main plot got really going, I was totally on board. The story and characters continue to be original in an overworked genre, and I dug the way it all fit together even if some of the side plots I thought were less interesting.
Also, I'm really glad that the audiobook narrator did the crowdfunded books as well. She's FANTASTIC.
June 17, 2015
A Different Voice
I found it interesting in this novel that the overall voice changed slightly but the tone and mood remained mostly the same. I continue to enjoy the well developed characters and the humor, though this novel is also a bit darker than the first few in the series, by necessity. I will be reading the next novel and continue to recommend the series to anyone who enjoys action, fantasy, and clever repartee with a side of mystery...I would even say that it has some elements of a caper story. Great work, Pratt.
I found it interesting in this novel that the overall voice changed slightly but the tone and mood remained mostly the same. I continue to enjoy the well developed characters and the humor, though this novel is also a bit darker than the first few in the series, by necessity. I will be reading the next novel and continue to recommend the series to anyone who enjoys action, fantasy, and clever repartee with a side of mystery...I would even say that it has some elements of a caper story. Great work, Pratt.
March 19, 2012
Liked this better than Broken Mirrors, would probably give it 3.5 stars. Thought the portrayal of Marla's slight depression/discombobulation regarding being kicked out of Felport, and her recovery/reestablishment/recreation of self was creative and relatively realistic. Good treatment of ending and opens up more exciting stories without having to remain tied to one place (either Felport or Hawaii).
September 2, 2012
Another great book of the series. The only one I haven't read of the series was the broken mirrors because I like Marla so much and didn't want to experience her loss of Felport. I'm really excited to see where her new life will take her with the decission she made at the end of this book. I also appreciate the complexity of family relationship in this one. I hope the series continues and can't wait to see the next
August 21, 2015
Best book in the series so far. Loved the sinister six style line-up and watching Elsie operate was insanely entertaining. Being taken down a few pegs has done Marla the world of good too. Although truth be told, I like her bitchy.
Also bonus points for the throw away Tokoloshe reference, nice one Tim.
Also bonus points for the throw away Tokoloshe reference, nice one Tim.
July 22, 2012
Ooo good fun read. Loved Marla in Hawai'i. I liked seeing the relationship between Marla and Rondeau changing. Infact there wasn't much I didn't like, another great addition to the Marla Mason universe.
April 28, 2013
I give this 18 stars and 200 thumbs up. As with all Tim Pratt's novels, I had an unbelievably fun time (with some real laugh out loud moments). The world is always a better place when a new Marla Mason book is out, and I cannot wait for the next one.
August 4, 2012
awesome!!!!!
August 21, 2012
Loved it, hope he writes more!
December 3, 2013
best Marla story yet!
February 25, 2016
Still a fun series, and this one did some nice work in using Marla's character to examine the human perspective as different from the divine.
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