What little romance there was, also felt half-baked. I also liked that the romance was on the back-burner in this, and instead let the characters develop independent of possible future romantic relationships. Sean is clearly the intended romantic lead. As for the love-triangle, I don’t think there will be one. He was entirely clueless and it was a refreshing change.Īrland was fine too I guess (wow, can you sense my excitement?) I liked him a wee-bit more than Sean. I liked that he was an “alpha” and yet had no idea where he came from or what his powers meant. She knew her powers, their limitations and her strengths and weaknesses. She was also self-sufficient, independent and competent. I liked Dina, she was no-nonsense and did not take kindly to people ordering her around. I thought it was fine while I was in the thick of it, but having finished it, it didn’t really make much of an impression. We knew who the chief antagonist was and we also knew that he was wily and a dangerous opponent and still there was a sense of apathy where I was concerned. Even though things were happening at a an accelerated pace, there seemed to be a sense of suspense and tension that was missing. The writing was fast-paced and consistent if a little lacklustre. Those bits were very interesting and I wanted to learn more about the Inns and the Inn Keepers.

The world-building was excellent and I really liked some of the stuff Andrews did with regard to the Inn especially. It wasn’t bad per se, but it seemed to lack something that I can’t quite put my finger on. Clean Sweep was a bit of a strange read for me. Aurora Burning (Aurora Cycle #02) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Review.Storm Cursed (Mercy Thompson #11) & Smoke Bitten (Mercy Thompson #12) by Patricia Briggs Review.

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