Friday, February 21, 2014

The Double Life of Incorporate Things (Magic Most Foul #3) by Leanna Renee Hieber

Series: Magic Most Foul #3
250p.
Published: Createspace
Available Now
Source: From author for review
Just when we think our nightmares are over, the Society has invented a new horror. Around every corner a shadow; behind every whisper a demon. If we don't end what the devils began, we will all die haunted... 
The finale in the acclaimed Magic Most Foul trilogy, the trauma and the terror of the Master's Society has only escalated for the dashing Lord Denbury and brave, feisty Miss Natalie Stewart. A new terror has been unleashed in Manhattan. Together they, with their stalwart friends and unlikely heroes, take the fight directly to the Denbury estate, where fresh evils have awakened. But are they prepared for all the sacrifices that shall be asked of them? With their very lives and the sanctity of their mortal souls at stake, Natalie and Jonathon are past the point of no return...
My thoughts:
This is the final installment of the Magic Most Foul Trilogy. In this one we are dealing with a new horror, a chemical which changes personality into something monstrous. If I'm not mistaken, I'd say that was a nod to Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde. This time the problem doesn't take center stage for long and we end up dealing with all 3 horrors at once. It's up to Natalie and Jonathon and their connection to save the day.

I enjoyed this final book. I really liked that Natalie was seen as a strong woman who had come into her own. She looks back and sees how much her father sacrificed for her and how much he loves her through his action and what she thought was inaction. The growth of her character really spoke to her strength. Unfortunately, there was a time a little later where she seemed to turn into a whining child where there were important things to consider and lives on the line. Fortunately that doesn't last for more than a few paragraphs.

Jonathon is much less evolved but it is easy to forgive him as we are reminded of everything he has gone though in such a short time. He has had very little time to process the whole thing so while we could be upset with his behavior from time to time, it was easy to forgive. Especially when he is there when he is most needed.

My biggest complaint is a small one. There seemed to be instances where the initial demon we discovered with the main characters was making a comeback. He seemed to be at the forefront and at the crux of the next battle. He was not seen again after making a big threat to Natalie. Although he could be seen as representing the demons as a whole, it still might have been interesting to have it come full circle with the same demon. Still, I just didn't quite understand why that character was dropped so suddenly.

I give this book 4 stars. It ends with a twist I didn't see coming. This book also seems to evolve around equality for women and those of color and other religious backgrounds. The other books dealt with it as well, but this book seemed to want to drive the point home. I recommend this to people who enjoy a good dark gothic tale.

22 comments:

  1. I didn't even know the third book had released! I adore the cover and I'm always a fan of endings that are unpredictable and keep readers on the edge of their seat. Wonderful review, Melissa - I'm so glad you enjoyed this series! :)

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  2. It can be difficult when authors try to drive a particular point home -- really, I just want to enjoy a good story -- but it sounds like this book also has a good plot to keep you occupied!

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    1. It wasn't difficult, but was so obvious and like it really just wanted to make that statement. I didn't mind and I did enjoy it. :)

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  3. Well I'm hugely glad the whining child act doesn't last more than a few paragraphs as I've really enjoyed Natalie throughout this series:) Despite that issue and your wish with regard to the original demon, it still sounds like a solid conclusion to this trilogy which makes me happy. Lovely review Melissa!

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    1. I think you will enjoy this ending. I would love to see what you make of it. :)

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  4. I didn't even know there was a third book! I'm glad that it turned out pretty good!

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  5. Wow this series must have fizzled because I had no idea there was a book three and I haven't seen hide nor hair of it around the blogosphere. I am glad that the series got stronger and ended well, but I still don't think I will continue it.

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    1. I'm thinking it was because a lot of people had probs with the diary format of the first, but that is the only one with that format. You might really enjoy the rest of the trilogy.

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  6. Great to hear that she has grown into a strong woman

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  7. Well, so now I know it has a third book and that it has a strong finish. And you read them all in order! I love gothic novels. I spent a good part of my middle school years reading gothic romances. Nothing like a dark, windy moor and a foreboding house to set the tone for a romance/mystery!

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  8. Never heard of this series before! Very interesting. Hope the twist was on a good side and not a bad since this is suppose to be a final book!

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  9. I love that these books give a nod to horror classics, and it's great to hear this one focuses on equality too. I need to catch up in this series, but I definitely want to read this one soon. Fantastic review!

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  10. Great review, and I am glad that you were satisfied with the exception of the demon with how things wrapped up. This is totally new to me so I need to read your reviews on the former books.

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  11. I really don't think this series is for me, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, pink fish to feed today :)

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  12. I'm always anxious about ends but I'm glad this one was good! I'm so curious about the whole series after all your reviews.

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  13. Loving the sound of a book that seems to evolve around equality for women and those of colour and other religious backgrounds. And such a great cover as well.

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  14. That is a very interesting cover, and I'm so glad to hear it's worth 4 stars! I would find it odd if a character just disappeared as well. I have to check this series out! Great review, Melissa :)

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  15. Glad to see that you are enjoying this series. Great review as always.

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  16. Sounds like the characters grew and the series wrapped up nicely. :) That's good to hear. :)

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