Burned (Alex Verus, #7) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jan 08, 2015 Mandapanda rated it liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

3.5 stars. In this volume Alex is finally forced to choose sides. No more running away, no more talking himself out of a tight spot, no more bargains or new magical powers. In the end there are changes to their little scooby gang and Alex has to make a fateful decision.

I was getting really tired of the unending political machinations and Light vs Dark theme in previous books. And the way they treat Alex and blame him for every little thing in the face of conflicting evidence was hard to stomach ...more

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Aug 21, 2018 D.G. rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook, favorite-series, urban-fantasy, re-read

**4.5 stars**

I'm so glad I'm re-reading this series because I had totally forgotten so many things that had happened here. And some, I hadn't even realized they had happened - like Luna and Vari becoming an item!! It came as shock when I read between the lines.

As usual, this series is so complex and full of action. I love Alex as a main character because he's so nuanced. The title is also so apt. So many things that Alex cared about went up in flames! Places and things he loved, friendships, the ...more

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Jul 26, 2023 Kati rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, ebooks, in-english, 2023

The beginning was rather wordy with a lot of exposition and politicking. But once it picked up, it was a real ride. And the ending! Wow. How will Alex get out of that one?!

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