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Amazon Digital Services, Kindle Edition, 270 pages
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A waif, her abductor and a twist you won't see coming. For five years, Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man. Charlie hasn't raised a spirit since she first discovered she could do so five years ago. That time, her father banished her. This time, she brings even more trouble upon herself. People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her. Lincoln Fitzroy is the mysterious head of a secret organization on the trail of a madman who needs a necromancer to control his newly "made" creatures. There was only one known necromancer in the world - Charlotte - but now there appears to be two. Lincoln captures the willful Charlie in the hopes the boy will lead him to Charlotte. But what happens when he discovers the boy is in fact the young woman he's been searching for all along? And will she agree to work for the man who held her against her will, and for an organization she doesn't trust? Because Lincoln and his ministry might be just as dangerous as the madman they're hunting.… (more)
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LibraryThing member roses7184
Pardon me, just a moment, while I flail in excitement over this cover! I'll fully admit, that was the first thing that drew me to The Last Necromancer. Of course, once I found out it was set in Victorian London I was hooked. Still, it's hard to deny that this book has some gorgeous wrappings. I can
Charlotte, or Charlie as she prefers to be called, had my attention and admiration from the very first page. To say that her life is hard would most definitely be an understatement. I was given a main character whose entire life was centered around survival. A girl, posing as a boy, to keep her secrets hidden and keep herself alive. Charlie intrigued me. Her gruff demeanor, her razor sharp wit, all of it made for a character that I simply couldn't ignore. Even before any other characters were revealed, I was hooked. Charlie made sure of that.
Oh, and the story that she is wrapped up in just sealed the deal. I was thrown into a world of mystery and magic. A place where a secret society is needed to keep things swept under the rug. Who wouldn't be interested? Any time that a secret society is involved, you know something good is coming. I followed along with Charlie, angry when she was angry, sad when she was sad, until finally her fate came into focus. I'll admit that this story is a slow burn. There's not too much action, but rather a lot of focus on the character build up and story line. I wasn't upset in the least though. When the villain finally made himself known, that's when I knew this series would be on my reading list until further notice. Brilliant!
Am I being vague? Yes, I most certainly am. The Last Necromancer is a story that is much too easy to spoil, and I'd rather you go into it knowing as little as possible. Who is the mysterious villain? You'll have to discover that for yourself. I can assure you that it's well worth your time. I can't wait for more!
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assure it, it's as pretty inside as it is out. If you're on the fence about this book, get off of that fence and go buy it. It's well worth your time.Charlotte, or Charlie as she prefers to be called, had my attention and admiration from the very first page. To say that her life is hard would most definitely be an understatement. I was given a main character whose entire life was centered around survival. A girl, posing as a boy, to keep her secrets hidden and keep herself alive. Charlie intrigued me. Her gruff demeanor, her razor sharp wit, all of it made for a character that I simply couldn't ignore. Even before any other characters were revealed, I was hooked. Charlie made sure of that.
Oh, and the story that she is wrapped up in just sealed the deal. I was thrown into a world of mystery and magic. A place where a secret society is needed to keep things swept under the rug. Who wouldn't be interested? Any time that a secret society is involved, you know something good is coming. I followed along with Charlie, angry when she was angry, sad when she was sad, until finally her fate came into focus. I'll admit that this story is a slow burn. There's not too much action, but rather a lot of focus on the character build up and story line. I wasn't upset in the least though. When the villain finally made himself known, that's when I knew this series would be on my reading list until further notice. Brilliant!
Am I being vague? Yes, I most certainly am. The Last Necromancer is a story that is much too easy to spoil, and I'd rather you go into it knowing as little as possible. Who is the mysterious villain? You'll have to discover that for yourself. I can assure you that it's well worth your time. I can't wait for more!
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LibraryThing member MontzaleeW
The Last Necromancer
The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 1
By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
I enjoyed this book and it was nothing like I thought it would be. It is about a girl pretending to be a boy in London in the past. She has been thrown out of her house when her mother died. She
Great fun and very exciting. Loved the characters and the thrill of the fantasy. So much happens in this book and it is certain more than a regular introduction to a series. It is full of gusto! I want to really dive into this series, but I am broke, lol.
The narrator is excellent, I loved the voices, emotions, and flow. Well done.
The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 1
By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
I enjoyed this book and it was nothing like I thought it would be. It is about a girl pretending to be a boy in London in the past. She has been thrown out of her house when her mother died. She
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accidentally, during her grief at seeing her mother dead, raised her from the dead. Her dad freaked and threw her out. For years she has been hiding on the streets as a boy, it is safer for her. But she has been found by those that figured out what she is really, one group wants to protect her, one group wants to use her...Great fun and very exciting. Loved the characters and the thrill of the fantasy. So much happens in this book and it is certain more than a regular introduction to a series. It is full of gusto! I want to really dive into this series, but I am broke, lol.
The narrator is excellent, I loved the voices, emotions, and flow. Well done.
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LibraryThing member lcsdr60
Charlie or Charlotte, is an 18 year old girl who for the last 5 years has been living in the slums as a boy because she has a secret that is too much for even her to bear. Living as a boy kept her from being sold into the sex slave trade or being used by men of less than honorable ways. Charlie’s
This is a new twist on the old Frankenstein books. Though I am not a big fan of Frankenstein this book is quite well written and gives you a very good read through out and keeps you reading.
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secret will keep her alive but it may also be the cause of deaths of many if she does not figure out why so many want to control her and own her. This is a new twist on the old Frankenstein books. Though I am not a big fan of Frankenstein this book is quite well written and gives you a very good read through out and keeps you reading.
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LibraryThing member lcsdr60
Charlie or Charlotte, is an 18 year old girl who for the last 5 years has been living in the slums as a boy because she has a secret that is too much for even her to bear. Living as a boy kept her from being sold into the sex slave trade or being used by men of less than honorable ways. Charlie’s
This is a new twist on the old Frankenstein books. Though I am not a big fan of Frankenstein this book is quite well written and gives you a very good read through out and keeps you reading.
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secret will keep her alive but it may also be the cause of deaths of many if she does not figure out why so many want to control her and own her. This is a new twist on the old Frankenstein books. Though I am not a big fan of Frankenstein this book is quite well written and gives you a very good read through out and keeps you reading.
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LibraryThing member les121
This book was not terrible! I know that doesn’t sound like much of compliment, but I did not have high expectations for The Last Necromancer. I just wanted something light and fun with a little bit of romance. This book satisfied my yen. It’s a character-driven story featuring a plucky,
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sharp-tongued heroine and somehow also a nefarious plot involving Doctor Frankenstein (just go with it). I’m not a huge fan of the whole girl-falls-for-kidnapper trope, but I did ask for a little romance and that’s exactly what I got. While The Last Necromancer is nothing spectacular, it’s certainly not bad, especially for a self-published title. I definitely plan on reading the sequel. (Releasing the first two books within weeks is a genius strategy on the author’s part.) Show Less
LibraryThing member jetangen4571
ya-only-means-no-gratuitous-erotica, action-adventure, london, 19th-century, fantasy
Read on September 15, 2016
Young adult only means no gratuitous erotica, but there is some violence. Survival as a boy was her only way of life after her father condemned and disowned her following her amazed and
Read on September 15, 2016
Young adult only means no gratuitous erotica, but there is some violence. Survival as a boy was her only way of life after her father condemned and disowned her following her amazed and
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horrified discovery that she had influence over her newly dead mother. After she escapes from gaol 5 years later, she is kidnapped by a group of rather self righteous men with an unusual imperative. That's all you get, no spoilers, read the publisher's blurb for more clues. I really enjoyed it, and was unaware that it was YA until I settled in to do the review. Good writing, and a fresh imagination bring this sassy survivor and all of the other characters to life! Show Less
LibraryThing member Vokram
Title: The Last Necromancer
Author: C. J. Archer
Publication Date: Aug 2015
Genre: Paranormal romance
Score: 2/5
The romance trope is so cliché. She’s outed as a girl and instaloves the dude? It throws you out of the book and your suspension of disbelief. That is just about the greatest sin to me. I
Author: C. J. Archer
Publication Date: Aug 2015
Genre: Paranormal romance
Score: 2/5
The romance trope is so cliché. She’s outed as a girl and instaloves the dude? It throws you out of the book and your suspension of disbelief. That is just about the greatest sin to me. I
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LibraryThing member Tip44
Decent story, writing and characterization is inconsistent.
LibraryThing member Al-G
Very well done! Charlie (Charlotte) is a necromancer, one who can animate the dead. For several years she has been living as a street urchin in London's seedier neighborhoods disguised as a boy because her vicar father has thrown her out of the house as the "devil's spawn." But others are aware of
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her gift and are seeking to claim it - some of them are seeking to use it for good, others for evil. Charlie must unravel the truth of who is who while at the same time discovering that much of her past has been a lie. Can she unravel her true identity and maintain her own autonomy among those who wish to use her gifts? The plot is interesting but it is the characters that really draw you into the story. Archer has created compellig characters that populate a great story to create a really good read. This is the first book in a series and I am looking forward to the rest! Show Less
LibraryThing member Nemerith
Victorian London, Charlie has been living on the streets for the last five years, moving from one gang to another, hiding one big secret (well, two really) Charlie is in fact Charlotte Holloway.
When a theft goes wrong and she ends up in prison, the death of a man brings about her escape from rape.
Now two dangerous parties are looking for her but it's Fitzroy who manages to capture her, thinking she is a thirteen year old boy and able to lead them to Charlotte.
Will she be able to escape before they figure out she is in fact the one they are looking for?
My take on the book:
To be very honest, I was quite surprised with this one :)
World building was good. The author described Victorian London really well, slums, sewers, ... As a reader it felt effortless to imagine the scenes.
Character building was good. As this is only the first of 10 books (if I'm correct) it stands to reason there will be a whole lot more delving into the psyche of our characters. But for a first book, it was enough. We got to know Charlie quite well while Fitzroy remains a delicious mystery.
The book was well written and there were next to no errors. There is also no sex (if that is important to you).
The pacing and flow were decent. Some parts felt a tad too long and had me urging them on but I feel this was mostly due to setting things up for our cast not only for this book but for the following ones. While it was something that did bother me a bit I can understand the reasoning behind it. That being said I do hope the pacing is better in the next book.
When a theft goes wrong and she ends up in prison, the death of a man brings about her escape from rape.
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Being a necromancer (secret nr 2!) she raises his spirit and walks out.Now two dangerous parties are looking for her but it's Fitzroy who manages to capture her, thinking she is a thirteen year old boy and able to lead them to Charlotte.
Will she be able to escape before they figure out she is in fact the one they are looking for?
My take on the book:
To be very honest, I was quite surprised with this one :)
World building was good. The author described Victorian London really well, slums, sewers, ... As a reader it felt effortless to imagine the scenes.
Character building was good. As this is only the first of 10 books (if I'm correct) it stands to reason there will be a whole lot more delving into the psyche of our characters. But for a first book, it was enough. We got to know Charlie quite well while Fitzroy remains a delicious mystery.
The book was well written and there were next to no errors. There is also no sex (if that is important to you).
The pacing and flow were decent. Some parts felt a tad too long and had me urging them on but I feel this was mostly due to setting things up for our cast not only for this book but for the following ones. While it was something that did bother me a bit I can understand the reasoning behind it. That being said I do hope the pacing is better in the next book.
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Original publication date
2015
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