Review: The Cow Fart Clan...the best name for a group I've ever heard
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
Ava's got a new gig. Morgan, the area psychic has hired her to get the fairy problem under control. Easier said than done. Ava's getting a crash course in the inner workings of the supernatural community. Unfortunately no one warned her about the fame rabia; the nasty side effect of not eating.Once again, Brown introduces some new races to the series, Goblins and fairies. I think it would be a good idea for not only Ava, but readers at large, to make Morgan (or another character) provide a supernatural training session. Let's be honest, as a mentor, Morgan sucks! She's constantly undermining Ava, giving her half-truths, and sending her into situations grossly unprepared. Of course, that's where a good chunk of the humor comes from - Ava tripping her way through these landmines.The Goblins have been crafted well, and the description provided is highly entertaining. A conspiracy is afoot, and the race is in need of a new ruler. Where the last two books have given us a female antagonist, and a mild resolution, book three provides readers with an epic final battle. One that will leave Ava one ally short. The outcome leaves Ava with a team of misfits; a goblin, siren, Templar, zombie queen, necromancer and a psychic.The fairies are causing a raucous of sexual proportion, described much like a horny teen. There's something going on with Lisa, and Ava isn't happy about it. Personally, I'm glad Lisa's been given a story of her own, the character is able to show progression, and isn't just Ava's lackey anymore. Good for you, girl!Narration continues on with Pamela Lorence, and I found the same small characterization issues that showed up in book two. She really would be an amazing narrator for this type of story if she could just hone her craft a bit and show more consistency. But I find her voice appealing, with good comedic timing. So much so, that she's someone I would consider for my own project.The third book in the Ava series is the most action-packed and fantastical installment. Without giving too much away, let me just say I love the ending, and the complexity in which Ava will require moving forward...her head is quite full, but her bed is empty. Brown will need to think up a good love interest that readers can root for.