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Dina DeMille may run the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, but she caters to a very particular kind of guest... the kind that no one on Earth is supposed to know about. Guests like a former intergalactic tyrant with an impressive bounty on her head, the Lord Marshal of a powerful vampire clan, and a displaced-and-superhot werewolf; so don't stand too close, or you may be collateral damage. But what passes for Dina's normal life is about to be thrown into chaos. First, she must rescue her long-distant older sister, Maud, who's been exiled with her family to a planet that functions as the most lawless penal colony since Botany Bay. Then she agrees to help a guest whose last chance at saving his civilization could bring death and disaster to all Dina holds dear. Now Gertrude Hunt is under siege by a clan of assassins. To keep her guests safe and to find her missing parents, Dina will risk everything, even if she has to pay the ultimate price. Though Sean may have something to say about that!… (more)
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LibraryThing member Carolesrandomlife
This book was so much fun to read! I look forward to every new Ilona Andrews book that I can get my hands on. I think it is amazing that this book was written as a serial novel and available to read on their website for free. They don't have to do that but they do just because they really are that
Dina is an Innkeeper and has a special kind of magic. Her inn, Gertrude Hunt, is almost a living character as well with its own brand of magic and abilities. Dina's inn serves beings from around the universe which she must remain hidden from residents of Earth. When Dina's sister, Maud, sends a message to be picked up, there is no question about whether she will go. Not only does Dina have her family's welfare to consider in this book, she is also asked to protect a Hiru which may cause her inn to be attacked. There is no shortage of excitement in this story!
I actually liked this book a bit more than the previous one in the series and I think that is largely because there was a lot more Sean in this book. I really missed Sean and the last book so I was thrilled to see him featured though out this story. Dina and Sean's relationship really takes off and the chemistry that has always been between them is finally put to good use. I also really enjoyed the new characters in this book. Maud and Helen were both awesome in their own way. Maud has been through a lot but is competent to handle anything that comes her way and proves to be a big help to Dina. Helen was a really interesting character and it was nice to see a child worked into the story so well.
I would highly recommend this series to others. This book is highly imaginative with a lot of excitement. There is a wonderful balance of action, humor, and romance to keep readers happy. I would recommend that this series be read in order so that you have the background of the relationships and abilities. I can't wait to read more from this fantastic writing duo!
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nice. I didn't read the book as a serial because I know that I am the kind of reader that wants to sit down and read the whole book at once but I think it is awesome that they do this for their readers. This was the kind of book that was really hard to put down and ended up being just as good as I had hoped it would be.Dina is an Innkeeper and has a special kind of magic. Her inn, Gertrude Hunt, is almost a living character as well with its own brand of magic and abilities. Dina's inn serves beings from around the universe which she must remain hidden from residents of Earth. When Dina's sister, Maud, sends a message to be picked up, there is no question about whether she will go. Not only does Dina have her family's welfare to consider in this book, she is also asked to protect a Hiru which may cause her inn to be attacked. There is no shortage of excitement in this story!
I actually liked this book a bit more than the previous one in the series and I think that is largely because there was a lot more Sean in this book. I really missed Sean and the last book so I was thrilled to see him featured though out this story. Dina and Sean's relationship really takes off and the chemistry that has always been between them is finally put to good use. I also really enjoyed the new characters in this book. Maud and Helen were both awesome in their own way. Maud has been through a lot but is competent to handle anything that comes her way and proves to be a big help to Dina. Helen was a really interesting character and it was nice to see a child worked into the story so well.
I would highly recommend this series to others. This book is highly imaginative with a lot of excitement. There is a wonderful balance of action, humor, and romance to keep readers happy. I would recommend that this series be read in order so that you have the background of the relationships and abilities. I can't wait to read more from this fantastic writing duo!
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LibraryThing member Glennis.LeBlanc
The third book in this series about an inn on Earth that is an intergalactic waystation that most people have no idea about and the Innkeepers on Earth must keep the secret from the rest of us. This is not a book to start the series with but it is a fun read. Dina receives word that her sister
She also takes in a guest that his species is being hunted into extinction. The inn is under attack and it is her duty to protect all her guests. But the payment for housing the guest is too much to pass up. It is a lead on where she can find her missing innkeeper parents.
The story is fast paced and there is some resolution on some story threads that have gone on in the previous books. There is room more story by the end of this book and I can’t wait to see more of this universe.
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needs her and she drops everything and calls in some favors to rescue her sister that she hasn’t spoken to in years. She also takes in a guest that his species is being hunted into extinction. The inn is under attack and it is her duty to protect all her guests. But the payment for housing the guest is too much to pass up. It is a lead on where she can find her missing innkeeper parents.
The story is fast paced and there is some resolution on some story threads that have gone on in the previous books. There is room more story by the end of this book and I can’t wait to see more of this universe.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
In this episode, Dina rescues her sister Maud and Maud's five-year-old daughter Helen from exile on a very dangerous planet. Dina also accepts a Hiru as a guest. The Hiru are a race that has almost completely been massacred by the Draziri who look at exterminating Hiru as a religious requirement.
Dina calls on Arland to help rescue her sister and Sean goes along too. Both Sean and Arland remain at the inn to help Dina defend it from the Draziri. Sean and Dina are falling in love but Dina is worried that Sean won't want to stay with her. She is tied to her inn and will be for life. Sean has only recently come back from difficult galactic adventures and she fears he will want more adventures in the future. There is also a growing relationship between Maud and Arland complicated by the fact the he is a vampire and Maud's former husband the the reason for her exile was also a vampire.
The story had lots of action on a variety of different worlds. There was plenty of action on Earth too. Dina is having difficulty keeping the actions of the Draziri secret from the human police since the Draziri don't care if they expose the inn and its secrets.
I like the characters in this series. Maud and Helen are new to the series but are both interesting and entertaining. We find out more about the relationship between inns and innkeepers in this story and also about the governing authority that manages them.
This was a great story that kept me reading late into the night. I had to know how things were going to work out for Sean and Dina and what was going to happen to the Hiru.
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Dina calls on Arland to help rescue her sister and Sean goes along too. Both Sean and Arland remain at the inn to help Dina defend it from the Draziri. Sean and Dina are falling in love but Dina is worried that Sean won't want to stay with her. She is tied to her inn and will be for life. Sean has only recently come back from difficult galactic adventures and she fears he will want more adventures in the future. There is also a growing relationship between Maud and Arland complicated by the fact the he is a vampire and Maud's former husband the the reason for her exile was also a vampire.
The story had lots of action on a variety of different worlds. There was plenty of action on Earth too. Dina is having difficulty keeping the actions of the Draziri secret from the human police since the Draziri don't care if they expose the inn and its secrets.
I like the characters in this series. Maud and Helen are new to the series but are both interesting and entertaining. We find out more about the relationship between inns and innkeepers in this story and also about the governing authority that manages them.
This was a great story that kept me reading late into the night. I had to know how things were going to work out for Sean and Dina and what was going to happen to the Hiru.
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LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
This series is perfect for what it is- an urban fantasy with a lead character that is sensible, likeable, and incredibly interesting. The romance is nicely done and Dina doesn't make stupid decision because of it.
I like the world of the Innkeepers - the magic/science mix is nice, the characters
I like the world of the Innkeepers - the magic/science mix is nice, the characters
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are delightfully well written. Generally, a good book that is perfect for a Sunday afternoon read in a hammock. Show Less
LibraryThing member Narilka
"You're up early, Your Grace."
"It's a lovely day and we're under siege. People are trying to murder us." Her eyes shone with excitement. "Isn’t it marvelous?"
She would think so, wouldn’t she?
One Fell Sweep is the third book in the Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews. So much for Dina's
This one has a slightly more complicated plot than the first two installments, weaving together three main story lines along with a couple side threads. One thing is quite certain: Dina takes her role as Innkeeper seriously and cares deeply for her family and the guests staying at the inn. She will stop at nothing, putting her own life on the line, to live up to her duties. If it wasn't obvious before the depth of power Dina has when she's on the inn's grounds is enormous. She is one bad ass, highly capable heroine!
All the regular characters are back along with are some great additions. Dina's sister and niece, Maud and Helen, are delightful. They provide insight into another layer of vampire society and family structure, giving that species more depth. My heart broke a little for the Hiru, an alien race that is being hunted into extinction for all the wrong reasons. They have been scattered across the universe in an attempt to stay alive. All they want is a place where they can live quietly and their delicate physiology requires them to constantly wear repulsive space suits in order to live anywhere off their home planet. The romantic thread that has been hinted at in the first two books comes to fruition and, a word of warning, there is one very steamy scene as a result. The humor is well done. The conversation where one alien tries to explain Christmas to anther based on his viewing of A Christmas Story is laugh out loud funny. This book should also get an award for best use of a fart gun.
I'm so glad the author has decided to continue the series as the book ends on a bit of a bombshell. With this story wrapped up it leaves us with a nice hook for what is to come. I look forward to it.
"It's a lovely day and we're under siege. People are trying to murder us." Her eyes shone with excitement. "Isn’t it marvelous?"
She would think so, wouldn’t she?
One Fell Sweep is the third book in the Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews. So much for Dina's
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relatively quiet life. First, she receives an urgent call for help from her sister to come rescue her and her family from the planet they've been exiled on, a lawless and desolate place that is used as a penal colony. Then Dina agrees to help a guest with his last chance to save his dying species. Now the inn is under siege by a family of assassins putting the Gertrude Hunt and everyone's lives at risk. How will Dina keep everyone safe while also continuing to search for her missing parents? This one has a slightly more complicated plot than the first two installments, weaving together three main story lines along with a couple side threads. One thing is quite certain: Dina takes her role as Innkeeper seriously and cares deeply for her family and the guests staying at the inn. She will stop at nothing, putting her own life on the line, to live up to her duties. If it wasn't obvious before the depth of power Dina has when she's on the inn's grounds is enormous. She is one bad ass, highly capable heroine!
All the regular characters are back along with are some great additions. Dina's sister and niece, Maud and Helen, are delightful. They provide insight into another layer of vampire society and family structure, giving that species more depth. My heart broke a little for the Hiru, an alien race that is being hunted into extinction for all the wrong reasons. They have been scattered across the universe in an attempt to stay alive. All they want is a place where they can live quietly and their delicate physiology requires them to constantly wear repulsive space suits in order to live anywhere off their home planet. The romantic thread that has been hinted at in the first two books comes to fruition and, a word of warning, there is one very steamy scene as a result. The humor is well done. The conversation where one alien tries to explain Christmas to anther based on his viewing of A Christmas Story is laugh out loud funny. This book should also get an award for best use of a fart gun.
I'm so glad the author has decided to continue the series as the book ends on a bit of a bombshell. With this story wrapped up it leaves us with a nice hook for what is to come. I look forward to it.
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LibraryThing member phyllis2779
This book was great. So great that I read it again about 2 weeks after I read it the first time and it was still great. The action and suspense kept coming. The characters were interesting. I liked that we had new characters and the reappearance of some old ones too. The prose is smooth and the
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LibraryThing member whatsmacksaid
These are so much fun. I really love the mix of science fiction and fantasy elements, and I can't wait for the next installment.
LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey
Rich and strange, as usual for this series. More new aliens, with some fascinating complications - another conference in Gertrude Hunt, though it's a little different. No, a lot different. Dina goes to rescue her sister, which makes the rest of the story very interesting, between family and the
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inn's magic. Some serious confrontations, on multiple levels. A lot of threads resolved - Officer Marais, for one. And Sean for another! Dina finally makes her decision. And...yeah. A _lot_ of things happen in this story, and we learn a lot more about inns and innkeepers and the rules that govern them. It all flows, though thinking about it afterward I am astonished at how many different things were going on simultaneously. Great story, next please! Show Less
LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the third book in the Innkeeper Chronicles. This story is being released as free installments on the Andrews’ site and then published into books once a story arc is done. This was my favorite Innkeeper book yet. Originally I liked this series but didn’t think it was as good as the Kate
There are two main storylines in this book that weave together as the story progresses. The first involves Dina’s sister, Maud, who is in trouble and begs for Dina’s help in an urgent way. The second involves a race called the Hiru, one of whom which comes to seek shelter at Gertrude Hunt and ask for Dina’s assistance.
This series has been full of amazing world-building (and amazing worlds), involves a incredibly creative premise (I love Gertrude Hunt and the idea of her being a living and sentient being as an inn), incredible characters, and a fast-paced story. It’s a blend of urban fantasy and science fiction elements that are very engaging and creative.
Each book in this series has introduced new and amazing elements to the story. In this book we see both Dina and Gertrude Hunt grow in power and capability. Some of the things the Inn and her Innkeeper can do are amazing, intriguing, and just all out fabulous. The fact that Dina loses her god-like powers when not on the Inn’s premise adds an interesting dimension to her character. Sean is back in the story as well and uncovering what happened to him while he was gone was interesting, I love that he is taking a bigger role in the story.
There are some wonderful new characters introduced as well. I absolutely loved Maud, Dina’s sister and Maud’s daughter. Additionally we see a lot more of Arland in this book and learning more about him was fascinating. Lastly, the addition of the Hiru and their issues was incredibly interesting and very creative.
The story wraps up nicely and I can’t wait for future adventures. This is a seriously amazing blend of excellent world-building, great characters, incredible creativity, a wonderful story, amazing actions scenes and of course some great humor too.
Overall an absolutely spectacular continuation of the Innkeeper Chronicles; this is the best book in this series so far. I continue to be amazed and awed by the creativity the goes into this series and how easy and fun the books are to read. I had a very hard time putting this book down and would recommend both to urban fantasy and sci-fi fans. I can’t wait for the next one!
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Daniels series...as of this book I am officially in love with this series! It was just so well done.There are two main storylines in this book that weave together as the story progresses. The first involves Dina’s sister, Maud, who is in trouble and begs for Dina’s help in an urgent way. The second involves a race called the Hiru, one of whom which comes to seek shelter at Gertrude Hunt and ask for Dina’s assistance.
This series has been full of amazing world-building (and amazing worlds), involves a incredibly creative premise (I love Gertrude Hunt and the idea of her being a living and sentient being as an inn), incredible characters, and a fast-paced story. It’s a blend of urban fantasy and science fiction elements that are very engaging and creative.
Each book in this series has introduced new and amazing elements to the story. In this book we see both Dina and Gertrude Hunt grow in power and capability. Some of the things the Inn and her Innkeeper can do are amazing, intriguing, and just all out fabulous. The fact that Dina loses her god-like powers when not on the Inn’s premise adds an interesting dimension to her character. Sean is back in the story as well and uncovering what happened to him while he was gone was interesting, I love that he is taking a bigger role in the story.
There are some wonderful new characters introduced as well. I absolutely loved Maud, Dina’s sister and Maud’s daughter. Additionally we see a lot more of Arland in this book and learning more about him was fascinating. Lastly, the addition of the Hiru and their issues was incredibly interesting and very creative.
The story wraps up nicely and I can’t wait for future adventures. This is a seriously amazing blend of excellent world-building, great characters, incredible creativity, a wonderful story, amazing actions scenes and of course some great humor too.
Overall an absolutely spectacular continuation of the Innkeeper Chronicles; this is the best book in this series so far. I continue to be amazed and awed by the creativity the goes into this series and how easy and fun the books are to read. I had a very hard time putting this book down and would recommend both to urban fantasy and sci-fi fans. I can’t wait for the next one!
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
In this episode of the Innkeeper Chronicles, Dina hosts a guest whose species is being hunted to extinction by another species. The Hiru have had their world destroyed by the Draziri. Exterminating Hiru is a religious experience for the Draziri. It means salvation for the murderers whole family.
Meanwhile, the Hiru need a safe place to wait for the Archivarius who are the ones who can find a safe place for the remaining Hiru to go. The Archivarius is in pieces and must be found and brought to the inn so that it can reform and answer the Hiru's question. In payment, the Hiru have offered to let Dina ask one question of the Archivarius. She wants to know what happened to her parents and her parents' inn since is just disappeared some years earlier.
Dina also has another problem to solve. Her sister Maud, who married a vampire and went to live in his home, has called for her to come rescue her and her five-year-old daughter Helen from Karhari where she, her husband, and daughter have been sent in exile after he attempted to murder his older brother in order to usurp his family position. The husband is dead and Maud has spent a couple of years avenging his death. But now she needs to get away from Karhari and needs help to do it. Since Karhari is a closed planet, Dina calls on Arland who is the Marshal of House Krahr to help her.
After rescuing Maud and Helen and falling for Maud, Arland decides he wants to take a vacation on Earth. Dealing with the Draziri sounds like the sort of thing he finds restful. Of course, Dina also has Sean Evans' assistance since he is back home from his adventures on Nexus.
The story introduces a number of fascinating creatures who come as guests to the inn and provides the opportunity for Dina to excel in her role of "carebear."
I thought the narration was well done and really ramped up the action and portrayed the emotions.
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The fanatic who leads this group of Draziri will do anything to force Dina to surrender the Hiru.Meanwhile, the Hiru need a safe place to wait for the Archivarius who are the ones who can find a safe place for the remaining Hiru to go. The Archivarius is in pieces and must be found and brought to the inn so that it can reform and answer the Hiru's question. In payment, the Hiru have offered to let Dina ask one question of the Archivarius. She wants to know what happened to her parents and her parents' inn since is just disappeared some years earlier.
Dina also has another problem to solve. Her sister Maud, who married a vampire and went to live in his home, has called for her to come rescue her and her five-year-old daughter Helen from Karhari where she, her husband, and daughter have been sent in exile after he attempted to murder his older brother in order to usurp his family position. The husband is dead and Maud has spent a couple of years avenging his death. But now she needs to get away from Karhari and needs help to do it. Since Karhari is a closed planet, Dina calls on Arland who is the Marshal of House Krahr to help her.
After rescuing Maud and Helen and falling for Maud, Arland decides he wants to take a vacation on Earth. Dealing with the Draziri sounds like the sort of thing he finds restful. Of course, Dina also has Sean Evans' assistance since he is back home from his adventures on Nexus.
The story introduces a number of fascinating creatures who come as guests to the inn and provides the opportunity for Dina to excel in her role of "carebear."
I thought the narration was well done and really ramped up the action and portrayed the emotions.
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LibraryThing member quondame
Dina hosts another group of problematical aliens with an offer she can't refuse, and this time a she has allies which include her sister Maud and Maud's half-vampire daughter Helen, both rescued from exile on a vampire waste world. Hunky guys, flashing blades, exotic intelligences abound and there
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is lots of action suspense. Great potato-chip read. Show Less
LibraryThing member kmmsb459
What a fun read!!!!
LibraryThing member TheYodamom
4.5 Stars
Fun, adventure, blood, heads on stakes, stinky aliens, amazing woman power, hot vampire and one sexy werewolf what more could you want ? Well, no worries if you do there is so much more.
Dina, the innkeeper has some difficult guests. They have needs that may cost her everything. She can
Thanks Andrews, for a massive cliffhanger. I'll be mashing the events in my head over and over waiting for the next book.
There is something about this author pair that make me want to draw, paint or just doodle while I'm reading or listening to their books. They are so visual, even this unartistic soul reaches out to it.
I really want to hear this series on audio.
Fun, adventure, blood, heads on stakes, stinky aliens, amazing woman power, hot vampire and one sexy werewolf what more could you want ? Well, no worries if you do there is so much more.
Dina, the innkeeper has some difficult guests. They have needs that may cost her everything. She can
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not turn away and steps into a dirty war zone. She has so much against her, but she has several strong allies backing her. Her collection of friends, frenemies and family make a strong force. Sean the werewolf who left and came back changed, really impressed this reader once again. Sean is a dream man who can turn into your four legged pal at a twitch. (Bonus) Her quest to save her guest, save her Inn and save her family all crash and smash at the same time. It's a stressful ride, I think I gained a new gray hair. Thanks Andrews, for a massive cliffhanger. I'll be mashing the events in my head over and over waiting for the next book.
There is something about this author pair that make me want to draw, paint or just doodle while I'm reading or listening to their books. They are so visual, even this unartistic soul reaches out to it.
I really want to hear this series on audio.
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LibraryThing member kevn57
Enjoyed this book a lot, so glad I got past the somewhat slow start in book 1. I think my favorite funny moment in this book is when the World Class chef and 7 foot tall hedgehog, Orro tries to explain what is happening in the Jean Shepard's movie "A Christmas Story". Hope the Andrews release
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LibraryThing member murderbydeath
Leave it to Ilona Andrews to write a science fiction book I can enjoy. It helps that there is very little actual space travel and most of the action takes place on the grounds of the inn. It also helps that her 'aliens' are mostly of the urban fantasy variety: vampires, werewolves, giant hedgehog
Caldenia is still my favourite character and she takes a somewhat more active role in this book, although you'd never know it until the end (and no, that's not a spoiler). I felt like the Andrews' solution for Arland was a little predictable, but it worked and they get points for avoiding a rivalry.
The ending gets a bit depressing, and there's more than a little allegory being used; it wasn't heavy handed, and it could, in fact, be interpreted to represent a couple of the more shameful facets of our current and historic reality. The final reveal was a bit heart-breaking and a nice moral reminder, but I'm not entirely sold on the final explanation they give for the Draziri's motivation. It hangs together, but tweaked a bit further it could have been much more powerful a statement.
The Innkeeper Chronicles is definitely a departure from their Kate Daniels series, and I feel like they've created something unique here. I'd heard that this book ended the series, but once I read the ending... there was no way. To steal a sci-fi term, Dina's primary directive from book 1 hasn't even come close to being fulfilled; this book ends, in fact, on something of a... not a cliffhanger, but definitely a curb-hanger. The first clue she gets to her parents whereabouts is on the last page. No way is this the final book. Hitting their blog just now, a post from last month confirms that there will be further adventures ahead.
This makes me happy - I look forward to another book, and at last I can say I have some science fiction on my shelves!
(This book not only qualifies as science fiction, with a scene set in space - just one, thankfully - but there's also a race of robots that plays a primary role in the plot. Trifecta!)
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chefs... Caldenia is still my favourite character and she takes a somewhat more active role in this book, although you'd never know it until the end (and no, that's not a spoiler). I felt like the Andrews' solution for Arland was a little predictable, but it worked and they get points for avoiding a rivalry.
The ending gets a bit depressing, and there's more than a little allegory being used; it wasn't heavy handed, and it could, in fact, be interpreted to represent a couple of the more shameful facets of our current and historic reality. The final reveal was a bit heart-breaking and a nice moral reminder, but I'm not entirely sold on the final explanation they give for the Draziri's motivation. It hangs together, but tweaked a bit further it could have been much more powerful a statement.
The Innkeeper Chronicles is definitely a departure from their Kate Daniels series, and I feel like they've created something unique here. I'd heard that this book ended the series, but once I read the ending... there was no way. To steal a sci-fi term, Dina's primary directive from book 1 hasn't even come close to being fulfilled; this book ends, in fact, on something of a... not a cliffhanger, but definitely a curb-hanger. The first clue she gets to her parents whereabouts is on the last page. No way is this the final book. Hitting their blog just now, a post from last month confirms that there will be further adventures ahead.
This makes me happy - I look forward to another book, and at last I can say I have some science fiction on my shelves!
(This book not only qualifies as science fiction, with a scene set in space - just one, thankfully - but there's also a race of robots that plays a primary role in the plot. Trifecta!)
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LibraryThing member jennybeast
I love this series more and more as it goes on -- and this book is no exception. The continuing cast of eccentric characters expands a little more, the adventure remains strong and the humor is always present. Excellent.
LibraryThing member zjakkelien
I want an inn. Or at least to stay in one.
LibraryThing member jazzbird61
Love, love, love. Ilona Andrews can do no wrong.
Original publication date
2016-12-21
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Innkeeper Chronicles, 3
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