InCryptid, Book 10
Synopsis: Just when Sarah Zellaby, adopted Price cousin and telepathic ambush predator, thought that things couldn’t get worse, she’s had to go and prove herself wrong. After being kidnapped and manipulated by her birth family, she has undergone a transformation called an instar, reaching back to her Apocritic origins to metamorphize. While externally the same, she is internally much more powerful, and much more difficult to control.
Even by herself. After years of denial, the fact that she will always be a cuckoo has become impossible to deny.
Now stranded in another dimension with a handful of allies who seem to have no idea who she is–including her cousin Annie and her maybe-boyfriend Artie, both of whom have forgotten their relationship–and a bunch of cuckoos with good reason to want her dead, Sarah must figure out not only how to contend with her situation, but with the new realities of her future. What is she now? Who is she now? Is that person someone she can live with?
And when all is said and done, will she be able to get the people she loves, whether or not they’ve forgotten her, safely home?
Review: I love Seanan McGuire and I couldn’t wait to discover this new novel, especially after the end of the previous volume!
We follow Sarah again in this tenth installment when she wakes up in a new dimension. But here we are, a part of her family is here: Antimony, Artie, James and Sam. Problem? They have no idea who she is and are holding her prisoner. She will have to use all her charms to convince them that she is not the enemy. Luckily, the mice are there too and they haven’t been affected. But how to get back to their world? How to take the campus and the students she brought with her? And how to get out alive when there’s an army of zombie cuckoos?
It was quite a nice novel and I enjoyed discovering the story. I was sad for Sarah when I saw Artie hating her. She wants more than anything for them to realize that they can trust her, but that’s easier said than done.
On the other hand, I loved Greg, her giant spider, and I can’t wait to see him again! I don’t know who we’re going to follow in the next volume, but I’m curious to find out!
Joyousreads
I’m the only person in the entire blogosphere who has yet to discover the world building prowess of Seanan. Seriously, I need to get my act together.
Glad you enjoyed this one, Melliane!
Hope you’re having a great week. 🙂
Sophia Rose
Yay for a new one in a favorite series. I need to start these. Greg the spider for a pet? Brave gal! 🙂
blodeuedd
I o adore her books, but I am bheind on these
karakarinanbr
I am hopelessly behind on all her series with no hope of catching up glad you enjoyed it, D!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Robin is a fan of this author and has a review of this book coming up. I hope to read her someday. I am glad to know you found this to be a good one.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
I didn’t read your review as I just go audio and this is hands down one of my favorite series. I cannot wait to dive in. All Hail the Mice!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
It’s amazing how she can juggle multiple series and the books are still all so strong.
Carole Rae
Giant spider????
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I am glad that you enjoyed this one. I really need to read more of Seanan McGuire.