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One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
3.5
Review posted on Fafa's Book Corner!
Beware spoilers ahead!
Trigger Warning: Mention of war, death, and mention of annihilating a species.
Despite being a tad disappointed in Sweep in Peace I was still looking forward to reading One Fell Sweep. I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it!
It's been a few days since Sean and Dina went to the movies together. Gertrude Hunt has become quite. Sean and Dina are attempting to form a relationship. At night Dina senses a presence. It turns out to be Sean. Sean explains that he had a really bad feeling and came to the inn. A wormhole appears in the sky and a supernatural being emerges. Sean and Dina quickly deal with the situation.
The supernatural being is a Ku who has come to deliver a message to Dina. The message turns out to be from Dina's sister Maud who is in trouble. Dina requests Arland to take her to Maud (who is on a different planet). All three then go to retrieve Maud and her daughter Helen. This journey will be the last of Dina's problems.
I'm so happy that I enjoyed One Fell Sweep! The book is narrated in first person following Dina. There are some more pictures. And new characters. As well as an expansion on the world.
One Fell Sweep was more action packed! I enjoyed the additional new characters. Maud and Helen were awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship Maud shared with Dina. It gave readers an insight to Dina's life before the book series. Helen was so cute! I really enjoyed reading about her interactions with all the characters.
The Hiru and Draziri situation was well done! The Draziri believe that if they kill one Hiru then they are guaranteed a place in heaven. It is not stated in any records why it is that the Draziri God's preach this. A Hiru comes to Dina requesting help. The Hiru states that they have found a solution through the Archivarian. A sentient being of intelligence. In order to accomplish this the Hiru says that they will need to gather all the Archivarius. Once all the parts are gathered then they're home free. In return Dina will get to ask the Archivarian a question.
Dina wants to help but can't really put her guests in jeopardy. The Draziri are known to not obey rules. And will likely reveal themselves to her neighbors. Which goes against the Earth treaty. However she ends up accepting as the Draziri launch an attack on her inn for housing the Hiru. Dina decides to ask the Archivarian about her parents.
Maud's character was very intelligent. Maud's ex-husband was a vampire who pulled a lot of stupid actions. This resulted in them being sent to Kahari an almost dead planet. Maud's husband was murdered for his actions, leaving her to fend for Helen. Her insight into politics was awesome to read about! Also she was such a great parent!
The romance was really good! Maud and Arland had some of the best interactions. Arland falls hard for Maud. He's also really great to Helen. Sean and Dina were adorable in this installment! I actually felt something for them. I didn't feel much in the second installment. Sean's parents also come in. They were actually really nice to Dina. Which I really appreciated.
George should truly get a medal for all his scheming. It's revealed that George is the one that gave Maud the Ku and sent the Hiru to Dina. It's really amazing how much he can accomplish in the name of good. Officer Marias gets involved in the supernatural war. He takes the information about the supernatural pretty well and proves to be helpful towards their cause. The Assembly and Ad-Hal is expanded upon. I really like how in every book that is some world-building.
I really appreciated all the quirks in this installment. Gertrude Hunt, Olasard (Dina's cat named by Helen), Caldenia, Beast, and Orro. Each off these characters made such a great addition to this installment. I especially loved Gertrude Hunt's role.
I'm just going to clarify something: One Fell Sweep is not a final book. It ends on a cliffhanger. Dina doesn't find her parents (she does get some information), the Assembly summon Dina but you don't get to meet them, and there is something that is hunting the Ad-Hal's.
Considering how popular these authors are, I don't think they mean to end the series on a cliffhanger. This series is self-published and over the past two years they've been really busy with other releases. There will likely be more books. It'll just take some time. Thus far (on their website) they are working on a short story with Arland and Maud. I do still hope that it comes soon though.
Overall I really enjoyed One Fell Sweep! I highly recommend this series.
Beware spoilers ahead!
Trigger Warning: Mention of war, death, and mention of annihilating a species.
Despite being a tad disappointed in Sweep in Peace I was still looking forward to reading One Fell Sweep. I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it!
It's been a few days since Sean and Dina went to the movies together. Gertrude Hunt has become quite. Sean and Dina are attempting to form a relationship. At night Dina senses a presence. It turns out to be Sean. Sean explains that he had a really bad feeling and came to the inn. A wormhole appears in the sky and a supernatural being emerges. Sean and Dina quickly deal with the situation.
The supernatural being is a Ku who has come to deliver a message to Dina. The message turns out to be from Dina's sister Maud who is in trouble. Dina requests Arland to take her to Maud (who is on a different planet). All three then go to retrieve Maud and her daughter Helen. This journey will be the last of Dina's problems.
I'm so happy that I enjoyed One Fell Sweep! The book is narrated in first person following Dina. There are some more pictures. And new characters. As well as an expansion on the world.
One Fell Sweep was more action packed! I enjoyed the additional new characters. Maud and Helen were awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship Maud shared with Dina. It gave readers an insight to Dina's life before the book series. Helen was so cute! I really enjoyed reading about her interactions with all the characters.
The Hiru and Draziri situation was well done! The Draziri believe that if they kill one Hiru then they are guaranteed a place in heaven. It is not stated in any records why it is that the Draziri God's preach this. A Hiru comes to Dina requesting help. The Hiru states that they have found a solution through the Archivarian. A sentient being of intelligence. In order to accomplish this the Hiru says that they will need to gather all the Archivarius. Once all the parts are gathered then they're home free. In return Dina will get to ask the Archivarian a question.
Dina wants to help but can't really put her guests in jeopardy. The Draziri are known to not obey rules. And will likely reveal themselves to her neighbors. Which goes against the Earth treaty. However she ends up accepting as the Draziri launch an attack on her inn for housing the Hiru. Dina decides to ask the Archivarian about her parents.
Maud's character was very intelligent. Maud's ex-husband was a vampire who pulled a lot of stupid actions. This resulted in them being sent to Kahari an almost dead planet. Maud's husband was murdered for his actions, leaving her to fend for Helen. Her insight into politics was awesome to read about! Also she was such a great parent!
The romance was really good! Maud and Arland had some of the best interactions. Arland falls hard for Maud. He's also really great to Helen. Sean and Dina were adorable in this installment! I actually felt something for them. I didn't feel much in the second installment. Sean's parents also come in. They were actually really nice to Dina. Which I really appreciated.
George should truly get a medal for all his scheming. It's revealed that George is the one that gave Maud the Ku and sent the Hiru to Dina. It's really amazing how much he can accomplish in the name of good. Officer Marias gets involved in the supernatural war. He takes the information about the supernatural pretty well and proves to be helpful towards their cause. The Assembly and Ad-Hal is expanded upon. I really like how in every book that is some world-building.
I really appreciated all the quirks in this installment. Gertrude Hunt, Olasard (Dina's cat named by Helen), Caldenia, Beast, and Orro. Each off these characters made such a great addition to this installment. I especially loved Gertrude Hunt's role.
I'm just going to clarify something: One Fell Sweep is not a final book. It ends on a cliffhanger. Dina doesn't find her parents (she does get some information), the Assembly summon Dina but you don't get to meet them, and there is something that is hunting the Ad-Hal's.
Considering how popular these authors are, I don't think they mean to end the series on a cliffhanger. This series is self-published and over the past two years they've been really busy with other releases. There will likely be more books. It'll just take some time. Thus far (on their website) they are working on a short story with Arland and Maud. I do still hope that it comes soon though.
Overall I really enjoyed One Fell Sweep! I highly recommend this series.