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Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2 / 835-S SET (Q1-9) Dual-Channel Digital Combo Wireless System with Omni Lavalier and Handheld Mic - Q1-9: 470 to 550 MHzFor Two Presenters or Performers MKE 2 Omni Lav Mic Bodypack Transmitter MMD 835 Cardioid Mic Transmitter 2 Channel Diversity Receiver Wide 80 MHz Bandwidth, 3200 Frequencies 134 dB of Dynamic Range AES 256 Encryption, RJ45 Networking Set Up Operate from Phone via Bluetooth 12 Hour Rechargeable Battery 8 Hour AA Expandable to 269 Channels 330' Range Rigorously engineered to meet the needs of demanding professionals working in business and educational
- For Two Presenters or Performers
- MKE 2 Omni Lav Mic/Bodypack Transmitter
- MMD 835 Cardioid Mic/Transmitter
- 2-Channel Diversity Receiver
- Wide 80 MHz Bandwidth, 3200 Frequencies
- 134 dB of Dynamic Range
- AES-256 Encryption, RJ45 Networking
- Set Up/Operate from Phone via Bluetooth
- 12-Hour Rechargeable Battery / 8-Hour AA
- Expandable to 269 Channels/330' Range
Rigorously engineered to meet the needs of demanding professionals working in business and educational settings, houses of worship, or on stage, the Sennheiser EW-DX MKE 2-835-S SET is a dual-channel digital UHF wireless system with an impressive feature set designed to simplify your workflow while delivering uncompromising audio quality. This configuration includes a dual-channel, 1/2-rack receiver, a bodypack transmitter with subminiature MKE 2 omnidirectional lavalier mic, and a handheld transmitter/mic with mute switch and MMD 835 cardioid capsule.
With a remarkable 134 dB dynamic range on the transmitters, the mics can handle just about any input level you throw at them. The wide 80 MHz tuning range, intelligent switching diversity, auto-scan, equidistant tuning grid, and Link Density mode work to provide rock-solid wireless performance and massive channel counts, even in challenging RF environments. Bluetooth capabilities allow you to remotely sync components and change settings from your phone using the Smart Assist app, while Sennheiser's Control Cockpit and Wireless Systems Manager software provide computer-based control for more extensive networked setups. The EW-DX is backward-compatible with EW-D components.
Rock-Solid Wireless Audio with Professional Digital Sound & More Mic Channels
- The UHF transmission greatly enhances range (up to 330') and the wide 80 MHz bandwidth gives you the ability to find a clean channel from 3200 available frequencies.
- Intelligent Switching Diversity compares incoming signals on two independent antennas and receiver circuits to ensure optimal wireless quality. The receiver switches between antennas only during header data as to never affect the audio information.
- The equidistant tuning grid removes the need for frequency coordination and allows you to add additional transmitters and receivers for up to 134 mic channels simultaneously.
- For complex systems requiring even more mics, engage the Link Density mode for up to 269 channels on the same system.
Bodypack Transmitter with Mute Switch, e-Ink Display, and MKE 2 Omni Lav Mic
- The rugged, all-metal compact bodypack transmitter is equipped with a lockable mute button along with function buttons that allow you to control all the transmitter's settings directly from the device.
- The sweat-resistant, subminiature MKE 2 lavalier microphone offers a pristine, broadcast-quality sound and is easy to conceal. It features a forgiving omnidirectional pickup pattern that captures sound equally well in every direction, for a consistent voice level, even when moving your head. The lav plugs into the locking 3.5mm connector on the bodypack transmitter, ensuring that it doesn't detach at a critical moment.
- The persistent e-Ink display helps you quickly name and identify the transmitters and allows you to see parameters, even when the unit is powered off.
- The transmitter will operate on its included BA70 rechargeable battery for up to 12 hours. Two AA batteries will power the transmitter for up to 8 hours. Charging contacts allow for in-device battery charging with the CHG 70N (available separately).
Handheld Transmitter with Mute Switch, MMD 835 Capsule, and e-Ink Display
- The rugged, all-metal handheld transmitter is also equipped with a lockable mute switch along with function buttons that allow you to control all the transmitter's settings directly from the mic.
- The MMD 835 dynamic capsule features a cardioid polar pattern that helps minimize background noise and feedback. The interchangeable capsule design allows you to use a variety of optional dynamic and condenser mic capsules, with pickup patterns ranging from wide omnidirectional to narrow supercardioid.
- The persistent e-Ink display helps you quickly name and identify the transmitter and allows you to see parameters, even when the unit is powered off.
- The handheld transmitter will operate on its included BA70 rechargeable battery for up to 12 hours. Two AA batteries will power the transmitter for up to 8 hours. Charging contacts allow for in-device battery charging with the CHG 70N (available separately).
Dual-Channel Receiver with OLED Screen & Bluetooth
- The all-metal, 1/2-rack, dual-channel EW-DX EM 2 receiver offers intuitive front-panel controls and a high-contrast OLED with meters for RF, battery status of the associated transmitter, and audio output that make setup a breeze.
- Bluetooth capabilities allow you easily sync transmitters at a distance of up to 120' away and control the receiver remotely from your smartphone using the Smart Assist app.
- The RJ45 port allows for PoE (Power over Ethernet) as well as networked control via Sennheiser's Wireless Systems Manager and Cockpit Control software.
- Balanced XLR outputs as well as unbalanced 1/4" outputs provide plenty of connection options for PA systems and recording equipment. A front headphone jack with volume control is also provided, along with an external PSU if you're not using PoE.
- A rackmounting kit is included.
In addition to the handheld transmitter with MMD 835 capsule and bodypack transmitter with MKE 2 lav included with this set, Sennheiser offers a number of separately additional transmitter and mic options for the EW-DX system as your needs evolve.
- The ME 4 cardioid lavalier mic offers a narrower, feedback-resistant pickup pattern for louder events.
- The ME 3 cardioid headset mic provides enhanced speech clarity for lectures and presentations.
- The CI 1 instrument cable lets you connect the bodypack transmitter to a guitar, bass, or keyboard.
- Capsules for the handheld transmitter include the MMD 845, MME 865, MMD 935, MMD 945, MMD 42, MM 435, ME 9004, MD 5235, ME 5004, and Neumann KK204 to name a few.
- For conferences and meetings, the EW-DX TS is a tabletop transmitter that provides a stable base for gooseneck microphones and is available with 3-pin or 5-pin XLR inputs.
To maximize the reliability of the system, consider upgrading the included antennas.
- The rear-mounted, 1/4-wave detachable antennas can be upgraded to longer, 1/2-wave dipole antennas (available separately) for added range and reliability; users can also choose an ADA UHF Active Antenna or the AWM Wallmount Antenna as well.
- For setups with multiple receivers, the EW-D ASA Splitter allows you to split and distribute a dual-antenna signal across 4 receivers for clearer reception without the intermodulation problems that can occur when multiple antennas are used.
System
| Wireless Technology | Digital UHF |
| Number of RF Channel Frequencies | 3200 |
| Included Transmitters | 1 x Bodypack 1 x Handheld |
| Diversity | Intelligent Switching Diversity |
| RF Frequency Band | Q1-9: 470.2 to 550 MHz |
| RF Bandwidth | 80 MHz |
| Frequency Step Size | 25 kHz |
| RF Channel Scanning | Auto-Scan |
| Max Operating Range | 328.1' / 100 m (Line of Sight) |
| Max Transmitters per Band | 269 |
| Built-In Recorder | No |
| Control App Support | Yes, Available for Android/iOS |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 LE |
| Bluetooth Operating Distance | 120' / 36.6 m (Transmitter Sync, App Control) |
| Sample Rate/Resolution | 24-Bit |
| Latency | 1.9 ms |
| Dynamic Range | 134 dB |
| Encryption | AES 256 |
Receiver
| Receiver Type | Tabletop / Rackmount |
| Mounting Options | Rackmount (with Included Hardware) |
| Rackmount Size | 1 RU (1/2 Rack) |
| Antenna | 2 x 1/4 Wave Rod, BNC (Rear-Mount) |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2 |
| Audio I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Male Balanced Output 2 x 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced Output |
| Audio Output Level | +18 dBu (Max) +12 dBu (Max) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +3 dB |
| Network I/O | 1 x RJ45 |
| Word Clock I/O | None |
| USB/Lightning Connectivity | None |
| Standalone Audio Interface Capable | No |
| RF Output Power | 10 mW (EIRP) |
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter, PoE |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 11 to 13 VDC (Included) |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Display & Indicators | 1 x OLED (AF Level, Channel, Frequency, Output Level, RF Level, Transmitter Battery Status) |
| Housing | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% |
| Dimensions | 8.3 x 1.7 x 7.4" / 212 x 44 x 189 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb / 1 kg (without Antenna) |
Transmitter
| Transmitter Type | Handheld |
| RF Output Power | 10 mW (ERP) 10 mW (EIRP) |
| Audio I/O | None |
| Included Cable Connector | None |
| Muting | Mute Switch |
| Audio Input Level | 2 to 4.35 V |
| Auto-Level Control | No |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz -3 dB |
| Sync Method | Bluetooth |
| Antenna | 1 x Internal (Handheld) |
| Power Requirements | Battery |
| Battery Type | 1 x Sennheiser Battery Pack (Included) 2 x AA (Not Included) |
| Approx. Battery Life | 12 Hours (Sennheiser Battery Pack) 8 Hours (Alkaline) |
| Display & Indicators | 1 x Backlit LCD (Battery Status, Mute) |
| Housing | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% |
| Dimensions | 2 x 10.6" / 50 x 268 mm |
| Weight | 10.7 oz / 304 g |
Microphone
| Microphone Type | Handheld Capsule |
| Color | Black |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Capsule | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Maximum SPL | 154 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | 2.1 mV/Pa |
Transmitter 2
| Transmitter Type | Bodypack |
| RF Output Power | 10 mW (ERP) 10 mW (EIRP) |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Input (Lockable) |
| Muting | Mute Switch |
| Audio Input Level | 2 to 4.35 V |
| Auto-Level Control | No |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sync Method | Bluetooth |
| Antenna | 1 x Flexible Whip, Fixed (Beltpack) |
| Power Requirements | Battery |
| Battery Type | 1 x Sennheiser Battery Pack (Included) 2 x AA (Not Included) |
| Approx. Battery Life | 12 Hours (Sennheiser Battery Pack) 8 Hours (Alkaline) |
| Display & Indicators | 1 x Backlit LCD (Battery Status, Mute) |
| Housing | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.3 x 0.8" / 63 x 85 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 oz / 120 g (without Batteries) |
Microphone 2
| Microphone Type | Lavalier |
| Color | Black |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Capsule | Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 26 dB A-Weighted |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | 5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Output Connectors | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (Lockable) |
| Cable Length | 5.2' / 1.6 m |
| Operating Voltage | 7.5 V |
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4-stars: 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
This is going to be a very long review. I’m sorry ahead of time, but I knew it wouldn’t be a short review after I finished the book. Lots needed to be typed, but I promise no spoilers.
Six of Crows is set in Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, but this time readers will get to follow six different characters on a mission to pull off a very dangerous heist together. This book will pull you in different directions because all six characters get to tell the story from their point of view before, during, and after the heist. It’s crazy how Leigh Bardugo managed to keep up with all six points of view while building the storyline to this new epic adventure in the Grishaverse.
Storyline/My Thoughts: First, if you read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, then I will let you know now that Six of Crows doesn’t take place simultaneously as the trilogy. It’s set further in the years after the war has happened. Unfortunately, the Grisha are still treated horribly, and most are hidden or at Ravka helping the King rebuild, but this book is not focusing on that storyline. Instead, it’s focusing on six different characters, which each have a different personality and background. They are all supposed to be in their teens but come off as maturer in age. If you lived the way they did, then you would be much wiser in years to deal with the issues they have had to succumb. Readers will get to read some of their backstories when they tell their points of view in Six of Crows. (It’s amazing how authors can keep up with everything. I can’t even remember yesterday sometimes due to memory issues.)
I’m going to try to break down what I liked about each character without going overboard. I loved how Leigh Bardugo wrote each character differently. This is one reason why I was interested in the book.
Kaz Brekker has a heartbreaking back story, but he has managed to fight through everything thrown at him. He has a disability that requires him to have a cane, but he’s stronger than ever. He’s one scary character, even to his team, because he plans things that will put himself and everyone at risk. I enjoyed his character, especially after finding out what happened to him. He’s on a mission for revenge for what happened to him, and he will do anything to get that revenge. One thing that drove me crazy about him is his feelings for a particular character that he would rather deny than tell the truth. Just tell her!!!!
Inej Ghafa is by far my favorite character of the six. She’s been through a lot too, and Kaz saved her from the life she had at the Menagerie. She became known as the Wraith since she’s able to sneak up on people. She’s a fighter. She puts Kaz in his place a couple of times, and only she can do it to him. I could go on and on about her character. I loved getting to read her point of view.
Jesper Fahey has a secret that he’s unwilling to share with anyone on the team until he has to on the heist. He has a gambling issue, but he’s an excellent sharpshooter. I loved how even he questioned Kaz, but he also became friendly with another person on the heist.
Nina Zenit is a Grisha Heartrender who uses her magic to survive the slums. Her abilities include controlling someone’s breathing, heart, and cells in their bodies. She’s one Grisha you don’t want to mess with, and in this book, she ends up putting herself at risk for everyone else to survive.
Matthias Helva is a former druskelle and a Fjerdan witch hunter. Both Nina and he are dangerous together because he can’t stand what she is, and Nina is trying to make it right by Matthias. They have a complicated past and relationship that could put the others at risk. Matthias is one person you either could trust or not, and there were times I didn’t feel I could trust him with the group during the heist.
Wylan Van Eck is someone that Kaz brings to the crew for leverage since the person who requested Kaz’s help happens to be Wylan’s father. Wylan, though, has his own tricks up his sleeve, and I hope I get to know him more in the next book. He fit right into the crew during the heist.
All six are on a dangerous heist to break out a scientist from an impenetrable prison and put themselves at risk of being put in jail or, worst, being killed. (It’s all Kaz’s fault, but it was a deal that no one could turn down.) The heist reminded me of the movie Ocean’s Eleven, but much more risk to it, and instead of stealing money and gold, they have to steal a person. This person is someone everyone wants for themselves since they have created something that will change the odds.
The thing that drove me bonkers about this book was how slow it started for me. It took me a while to gain my interest in the story. I’m used to reading multiple POVs, so that was not an issue. It was the issue of getting to the heist, going through everything, and then how it ended. It took a while to get through it all. I also was bothered by how Kaz did not get the revenge he wanted in this book. He had a chance but didn’t take it. He deserves revenge for what happened to him. He also didn’t share his feelings with a specific character that he should have in this book. I hope he starts sharing them in the next book. I know Kaz will be out for revenge even further in the next book, but for something else entirely. Overall, this book receives four stars from me. I think if the book would’ve grasped me from the beginning and not been slow to start, then I would have given it five stars. There was a lot to take in the beginning.
Leigh Bardugo is a master at storytelling, though, and I can’t wait to see the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows books be brought to life in the Netflix series. I already love the actors/actresses they chose to play the book characters.
Now I need to make time to read the Crooked Kingdom because this book left me with a cliffhanger.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Six of Crows Duology. It’s also part of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse. (If you read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, then you will read about certain characters in this book from the current characters. There will be a moment of clarity of who Nina is and where she came from, and why she ended up with the crew. I don’t think you have to read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy to read this book, but I feel readers will miss out on some connections between the books.)
Cliffhanger: Yes.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you are a fan of YA Fantasy involving a dangerous heist with six different characters, you will enjoy this book. I also would recommend the audiobook if you enjoy listening to books. The narrators were fantastic at having the characters come to life when I listened to the book instead of reading it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
★★★★★ 5
This may just be my new favorite YA Fantasy series!
Format: Hardcover
*May contain spoilers
Six of Crows is one of those books that I could truly kick myself for waiting so long to read. Now that I’ve finally finished reading it, all I keep thinking is what a fool I was to deprive myself of one of the most original and amazing fantasy stories I’ve ever read. I feel like I’m not even going to begin to do this book justice, but hopefully, since I’m pretty sure I’m one of the last people on the planet to actually read it, you guys will all just nod your heads in agreement because you already know why Six of Crows is such a fabulous read.
For those unfamiliar with the basic storyline, Six of Crows follows Kaz Brekker, a teenage criminal mastermind, who has been offered an opportunity to achieve wealth beyond his wildest dreams. How? By completing what can probably best be described as Mission Impossible. He has to break into the Ice Court, a heavy guarded military stronghold that has never successfully been broken into before. Once inside, his mission is to locate and smuggle out a scientist who is being held hostage there because he possesses knowledge on how to amplify and weaponize magic. Kaz knows enough about the dangers of the Ice Court to know that, without the right team, this heist is going to be nearly impossible, possibly even a suicide mission. Lucky for Kaz though, he knows exactly who the right team is: a deadly gang of young thugs, thieves, and runaways who are just desperate enough to agree to be part of this crazy mission.
LIKES
What I loved most about Six of Crows are the characters. Leigh Bardugo has crafted some of the most fascinating and unique characters I’ve come across in YA fantasy. I always enjoy stories that feature an anti-hero and with Kaz and his “Crows,” we have 6 anti-heroes! I love anti-heroes because they’re always such complex characters and these characters are no different. What each of the Crows have in common is that they have no family and they’ve each had to do some pretty awful things in the name of survival, including resorting to thievery and murder. Through flashbacks that give us backstory on each of the characters, however, Bardugo manages to make this gang of thugs so sympathetic that you can’t help but fall in love with them. I also liked the angle that each character seemed to have their own, sometimes selfish motives, for wanting to be a part of Kaz’s mission and it added an element of suspense at times, as I wondered if someone would sabotage the mission to serve their own needs.
It’s hard to pick a favorite character because they’re all so badass, but Kaz is definitely near the top of my list. As I’ve already mentioned, he’s a criminal mastermind. Even though he’s a teenager, his reputation precedes him and he is feared by many in Ketterdam, the city where the story takes place. Kaz can be as greedy as he can be cruel, but he’s also so brilliant, brazen, and daring that you can’t help being drawn to him. Kaz is also haunted by events from his past that left him alone and destitute, and he’s highly motivated by the desire for revenge against the man he holds responsible for what happened.
In addition to Kaz, there are also two badass female characters, Inej and Nina. Inej, known as the wraith, has a reputation for being somewhat of a ninja. Kaz calls her his spider because she can climb her way pretty much anywhere and can do so undetected, a very handy skill in their line of “work.” She’s also very skilled with knives and is perhaps the most murderous member of Kaz’s team. I just loved watching her in action as she cut down anyone who posed a threat to the team. What made Inej especially fascinating to me was the connection between her and Kaz. As much as Kaz tries to be all business, all the time and never show any emotion or weakness, it’s clear that he has a soft spot when it comes to Inej and her safety. It’s also pretty clear that there’s a good chance the feeling is mutual.
Nina is what is known as a Grisha, which means she possesses magical abilities. For the purposes of Kaz’s mission, Nina can use that magic to do useful things like slow people’s heartrates down until they lose consciousness. She can also use her powers for healing purposes, also handy when you’re on a super-dangerous mission. As we learn from her backstory, Nina’s people have been persecuted for years because of their magic -- imprisoned, tortured, and even burned at the stake. Because the Grisha are the ones whose magic would be weaponized, Nina has personal reasons for wanting to take part in this mission.
Matthias is one of the characters that intrigued me the most. At first, I couldn’t stand him, but the more I got to know about him, the more I just grew to adore him. Kaz recruits him by breaking him out of jail and offering him a pardon for his crimes in exchange for his help with the mission. Kaz sees Matthias as one of the biggest assets to the team because he used to work in the Ice Castle and can therefore give them the overall layout of the place, how the security works, etc. Matthias is torn because he knows he should be loyal to the Ice Castle, but at the same time, how can you turn down a chance to be pardoned so that you can get your life back? What makes the whole situation even more complicated is that he and Nina have shared history and he holds her responsible for his imprisonment. Tension, much? I swear I was convinced those two were going to kill each other for about half the book! Beneath all that hate they seemed to have for each other though, you could sense there was something more, an almost smoldering attraction for one another. Let me tell you – I’m not usually big on romance, but I was shipping the heck out of Nina and Matthias!
Jesper and Wylan. While these two guys were clearly assets to the team as well with their knowledge of weapons and explosives, respectively, what I loved most about Jesper and Wylan was that they provided a bit of comic relief where the other characters were so intense all the time. Jesper and Wylan teased each other relentlessly and their banter was just hilarious at times.
The world building in Six of Crows is also top notch. Bardugo paints a vivid picture of Ketterdam with its rival street gangs swarming around duking it out for power. It’s a dark and gritty world, as well as a dangerous one, filled with assorted thieves, predators, and traitors. It’s hard to know who, if anyone, can be trusted. The atmosphere definitely creates a sensation that all of the characters are vulnerable to attack by anyone anywhere so they have to be in survival mode at all times.
The Grisha magic system is also well thought out and vividly drawn. I went into Six of Crows without having read the Grisha series, which was probably a mistake as I’m sure it would have further enriched my understanding of the Grisha magic and their history, but even without having read it, I still felt like I completely understood the magic and why it would be such a valuable weapon if it could be amplified and harnessed. Imagine practically indestructible armies of Grisha fighting on your behalf. You’d be unstoppable.
Action, Action, Action! As I’m sure you can imagine just based on the details of their mission, Six of Crows is truly action-packed. There are endless twists and turns, obstacles that need to be overcome, enemies that need to be taken out, plans that fall apart and then need to be improvised. Although the novel starts out at a fairly slow pace as we are meeting each character and establishing the world of Ketterdam, once Kaz and his gang get started on their missions, it’s like jumping on a thrill ride that doesn’t stop until the final page.
DISLIKES
I can’t really say this is a dislike of the book, but it did take me about a hundred pages or so to really become invested in the characters and get sucked into the story. Again, I’m chalking up my slow start to needing extra time to understand the Grisha magic and how it worked because I didn’t read the Grisha trilogy first. Once I did get sucked in, however, there was no stopping me. It probably took me 3 or 4 days to get to page 100, but then I inhaled the last 300 or so pages in another day and a half. I guess my advice would if you are struggling to get into it, stick with it until they actually get started with the planning of their mission. It might be a slow build in the beginning, but it’s a wild ride from that point to the very end.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I truly loved pretty much everything about Six of Crows, hence why I’m kicking myself for having waited so long to read it. Up until now, Victoria Schwab’s Shades of Magic series has been, hands down, my favorite YA fantasy series. I have to say though, Six of Crows is seriously giving it a run for its money.
RATING: 4.5 STARS
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
★★★★★ 3
Adult Fiction disguised as YA
Format: Kindle
When you first read the blurb and or the initial chapters of Crows, you’d think this was an adult fantasy book. The book even reads like adult fantasy, until you discover it’s anything but.
I think the biggest plot twist to this is in the way the author matter-of-factly tells you the exact age of her characters and its always coupled after explaining that characters extraordinary background.
Somehow it’s possible to be a seasoned assassin, rogue or racketeer (or all three, in that order) at just 13-17 years old.
Somehow you can live the life of a jaded 50-year-old at the ripe ol’ age of 12.
Somehow all the adults are either too rich, too dense or too dead (or all three, in that order) to operate a lucrative underground business, but kids are exceptionably capable.
Somehow it’s possible to be a father-figure to people the same age as you.
I’m specifically talking about Kaz here. He’s like that hardnose uncle who grunts all the time and tells you only what he wants you to hear. I loled each time he scolded a member of his crew.
Initially (before I knew the ages of these people) I thought Kaz & Inej’s relationship was more a teacher/mentor relationship, but then it morphed into this awkward romance where Kaz has less personality than a rubber ducky and Inej a lukewarm glass of water. To be fair, Inej got better as the story progressed, becoming the only one I really liked.
To the author’s credit, she does make a point to explain Numbuh One—I mean, Kaz’s abnormal cynical mannerism. But then the other characters (who are younger btw) act similarly. What’s their excuse? It was jarring to get behind, but what aided me through was that I just pictured everyone looking like the main cast from Kids Next Door and it helped tremendously!
Matthidus and Nina are virtually the same character. Their chapters were a drag on the narrative due to the fact that these two NEVER STFU about what they did to one another. It’s the “woe, it’s me” amped up to a thousand.
Jesper and Wylan were cool… that’s all I have to say about them.
Never at one point did I have a liking to any of the characters (besides Inej), neither did I feel they were ever in any real danger. Kaz is a walking-talking dues ex machina. The characters find themselves in a bind and he already has the solution to their problems. He’s like Superman morphed with Batman while the other characters are just your bog standard Metropolis denizens who constantly need saving or guidance.
In a nutshell, he’s a Mary Sue.
I found the pacing bogged down to the point that it was hard to keep my eyes open while reading. Not because it’s badly written but because the author constantly reverts back to the characters’ backstory over and over again. There would be a needless flashback in the middle of a fight scene. Characters near death randomly float off to dream land while getting the crap beat out of them. It was jarring.
Closing remarks
All-in-All, Crows is a unique book. I can’t really talk about the plot without spoiling anything, but it’s innovative and engaging. I can say the book is worth your time if you can circumvent the kids playing grownup, then you should enjoy it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Fallen Angels, fae, vampires, oh my!
Format: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 | Spice: 2 (but a good slow-burn)
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Main Characters: Huntyr and Wolf
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I couldn’t wait to read this book; there was so much hype about it! And there was no doubt why. I fell in love with the characters and the plot itself. This book is mainly plot driven more than friction driven but it’s easy to follow along with. The characters are fun, easily understood. The main setting is at an academy where both the main characters are going through trials and building strength for the final test, The Transcendent. There are fantastic side characters as well. I loved the camaraderie between Huntyr and her friends. But we don’t like Lanson. 😆
We do have some plot twists that come into play throughout the book. Secrets and betrayal to be seen. I did adore Wolf and Huntyr’s relationship. It was a classic slow burn trope. They didn’t hit it off fast, but in time their feelings grew. I loved their banter, so sexy. Wolf is your next book boyfriend; Huntyr is your next vampire assassin independent bad-a*s female. Themes include loyalty, trust, self-discovery, a true slow burn romance. Side note: book ends on a angsty cliffhanger!
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Emily, thank you for writing this awesome novel and I cannot wait to devour Book 2, Blood So Brutal! 😍
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Happy reading, my lovelies! xo
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
★★★★★ 4
“My heart bows to you and you only, Huntress.”
Format: Kindle
3.5 🌟
This book popped up in my KU recommended reading suggestions and the synopsis sounded like what I was in the mood for. I'm so glad I took a chance on it. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about it and ended up really liking it. I love when this happens.
The main characters are likeable and I easily found myself rooting for them. There is a mystery element to each of their backstories that I enjoyed watching unfold and can't wait to get more of. Wolf, in particular, has me fixated. Love him.
I found this to be an entertaining, addictive read with a plot that moves along at a good pace. It reads so easily I found myself very reluctant to put it down. Lots of twists and turns and the angst is there. A good set up for the next book to come, for sure.
My issues with this book....the dialogue feels a bit juvenile at times and there is a repetitive over use of a particular word phrasing that I found myself giving the ole eye-roll to. There are, without a doubt, some pretty cliche moments that gave me a bit of the cringe. I think this could've certainly 100% benefited from more depth regarding the world building. Perhaps the world building was sacrificed to keep the pacing quick? Just a guess. Also, the lack of consistency of character for the FMC was really evident and so she feels quite illogical at times.
Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read that hit the spot well enough for me. That ending certainly has me impatiently pining for book 2!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024