Codex Born
Jim C. Hines
ISBN: 9780756408169
Read March 15, 2014
This is the second installment in Hines' Magic Ex Libris series, and while I didn't like it quite as much as the first, it's a really teeny 'quite' - this is a solid sequel, and an excellent read in its own right, although I don't think it would be as enjoyable if you were picking it up without being familiar with the first one.
Isaac is trying to figure out how to live in a not-quite-threesome with a magical psychotherapist and a dryad who is defined by the needs and desires of her lovers. (Really interesting plotting involved there, and a lot of good thought put into implications and consequences.)
The villain situation is complicated this time around, with the conclusion of this book leaving the good guys having won the battle, but pretty sure they've fucked over the overall war. The Epilogue was expected, but still heartwrenching. I want to think happy thoughts for the character involved, but I've been burned too much in the past to truly hope. Damnit.
Now the interminable wait for the next installment!
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