Part-Time Gods

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 2,160 ratings

Price: 21.83

Last update: 08-26-2024


About this item

Life in the magical mess of the Detroit Free Zone is never easy. When you’re laboring under the curse of a certain prideful, overbearing dragon, it can be down right impossible.

My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m a Cleaner. At least, I used to be. Thanks to the supernatural bad luck that turns everything I do against me, these days I’m more of a walking disaster. Getting rid of this curse is the only way to get my life back. Unfortunately, dragon magic is every bit as sneaky and deadly as the monsters behind it, and just as hard to beat.

But I’ve never been one to take her doom at face value. Cornered doesn’t mean defeated, and in an awakened city that rules herself, dragons are no longer the biggest powers around.


Top reviews from the United States

Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable series
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
I have really enjoyed this series so far. It's fast action, has great characters and best of all a great storyline!
JP
4.0 out of 5 stars Good enough story, but the ending -
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
Ok, this story about Opal and her dragon Dad was good. It had a part in the middle that dragged so much, I put the book down mid-sentence. But, then, as with a lot of Rachel Aaron’s books, it picked up steam and it was off to the finish - and what a sucky finish it was. It was like SHE stopped in mid-sentence. This should have been called a novella, not a novel. It would have more properly been categorized as Part 1, or maybe Part 2, since this is the 2nd “book” in the series, of One book.

The first book about the Cleaner, Opal, had an ending that irritated me. And, really, what irritated me was that Aaron made it obvious there was going to be a sequel when the book could have ended where it was. As a matter of fact, it irritated me so much, I didn’t even look to see if the follow up book had been published. It’s been at least 6 months to a year since I read Minimum Wage Magic. I picked up this second book only because it was part of Kindle Unlimited and I wanted something light.

Like I said, this was a good read. It tells the story of Opal and her partner, Nik, and how they try to beat the curse put on Opal by her dragon father. But, the ending?

This book ends on pg. 275. The rest of the book is a preview of the next book and advertisements for other books. Part Time Gods ends right in the middle of an idea. That sucks! Yes, I’ll probably read the last book, but only because it, also, is part of Kindle Unlimited. Otherwise, I’d be saying no to the next book.

If Part Time Gods had been published as a novella, maybe it wouldn’t have so bad. It wasn’t. It was published as a book. And, as a book, it’s a rip-off. I’m really tempted to rate as 3 stars, but I’m giving it 4.
Ye-Won Seo
5.0 out of 5 stars a great sequel and addition to the dfz universe!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
I'm just going to take a moment here and say how incredible it is to read a book that has Korean representation, and not only that, but in the form of a heroine that I'm obsessed with!! I love Opal to bits, and I love how this book continues her journey from Minimum Wage Magic and now I'm here feeling bereft and empty because I want to read the next book so bad because boy does this one end on a cliffhanger.

I'm a fan of Rachel Aaron's Heartstriker series too (I actually ended up finishing the first series after I read Minimum Wage Magic) and it was nice to see some of the cameos in this book. You'll appreciate them far more if you've read the original series though (it might feel a little strange to read for those who have no idea who these people are), so this is me telling you to read the Heartstriker series too!!

More importantly, there's just something about Opal and her stubborn personality and her variety of flaws that make me love her all the more for it, because how many times have I read books with Asian characters that are all either super reserved, super nice, super demure or on the other side of the scale, super violent or rough etc etc. With Opal, you have a character that's clearly very well-rounded, and never ever feels like a caricature or just an attempt at trying to score diversity points without trying to understand the culture she's from. Yong is frustrating as a father figure, but I adore how this book lets us see more of him without it trying to justify anything that he's done (it just provides the reasons and lets the reader make their own judgement, which I find really rare in an author to pull off successfully but of course Rachel Aaron does!!) and ugh I can't say anything else right now other than the fact that I can't wait for the third book!!! I mean I can, I'll wait as along as it takes for the next one in this series because it's one of my favorites so far. It just hits all the warm and gooey book parts of my soul and reminds me why I love reading so much.
Ana G
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
I really love the world and the characters. I love seeing Opal and Nik making a living in the city and love the adventure in this one. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Mark or Michelle Potter
4.0 out of 5 stars More Than Expected
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
I've liked everything I've read by Rachel Aaron but she has outdone herself this time. The subtle worldbuilding over the course of all of the books in this world is so subtle that I've almost missed it. It all really came together in this book. I'm actually amazed at how much of it was happening and how gently it's woven in to the stories.

While I have been reading these books as a break from my usual, heavier fantasy works they are deceptive in a very good way. They remain light and fun to read but with well crafted magic systems and really well done character development. When you add in the cleverly crafted world building they all add up something really amazing. Rachel Aaron just gets better and better!

While this series is written where it can be read as a standalone I highly recommend starting with Nice Dragons Finish Last as I don't think one can truly appreciate what is being built here without understanding the foundation. Sure, the DFZ series would be fun for any fan of urban fantasy on its own but it's so much better when you can see all the pieces as they're carefully laid in to place to build this world.

I cannot wait for the next book.
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
The 2nd part of a great new fantasy series. Dragons, gods, a little romance, and magic, combine to make a wonderful tale.
Ann Engel
5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon curses, breaking them and all the rest ofit
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
Opal has teamed up with Nik and come up with a way to pay her father back and get his curse removed, except it backfires in a spectacular way she didn't see happening. A trip to the dregs of the DFZ almost end her and Nik right there, some old associates attack and Opal's magic overload nearly kills them all as it back lashes the grid they are on. It's another action packed installment of Opal's fight for freedom and independence. Her choices are getting more limited by the day while some family ties are better left alone.

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