Actual rating: 3.5 stars
I was really excited to get a review copy of Ward Against Death from Netgalley because I’ve had the second book, Ward of Darkness sitting on my bookshelf for a couple of years. I never got around to it because I hadn’t read the first book. I took this opportunity to finally start the series, and I’m glad I did!
I feel like I don’t read a lot of books with male narrators so I found that oddly refreshing. I also loved how Ward was also a booknerd, and a little bit awkward. I really liked how Celia was such a kick-ass character.
The plot was a bit slow at times and confusing at times. The ending in particular with the final battle was honestly a little hard to follow with all the different things happening at once. I also feel like the world-building was lacking, but the plot was interesting enough to make up for it.
Overall, the Ward Against Death was an intriguing read. While it wasn’t my favorite novel, I will probably pick up the second book sometime since I already I have it. I think fans of urban fantasy will enjoy Ward Against Death!