Das Gift Der Schmetterlinge (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I thoroughly enjoyed this trio of books. Not a trilogy, as each book is separate from the other, but the three stories share overlapping characters and settings. The only issue I had with this story was the scene with the cat; being a cat lover, and remembering this is a YA novel, the scene was overly gruesome and NOT appropriate for the age range which this book was intended. Overall however, the story was gripping, dark, and intertwined with a good message; revenge is never as good as first thought.I look forward to reading book 4. This is the third story in the Tales From the Sinister City Series. Its a bit gothic, creepy, and a bit on the dark side and wonderful fun for all.Hector lives on the wealthy side of Urbs Umida and enjoys crossing over to the wrong side of the river for adventure until he finds himself an orphan with no other place to go. Filled with revenge against the sinister Truepin, he soon finds himself embroiled in a mystery.Mysteries woven into other mysteries, this story contains threads of the previous books but is a story all its own. I love how some of the previous loose ends are almost tied up but not really explained making you want to know more. Overall, I love the series and can't wait to read more. This book as well as the series, is great for the kid in all of us. A cross between Poe and Dickens, a little bit dark, but a whole lot fun.
What do You think about Das Gift Der Schmetterlinge (2010)?
A deliciously dark adventure in the grim underworld of the sinister city.
—mh1781
