Oh dear, when I picked this book to read I didn't realize that it was Book 5 in the series。 No wonder I was feeling a bit like I was thrown in the deep end。 Well, at least at first it was a bit hard to figure out but I'm so glad that I kept with it。 It didn't really take that long to understand more and be pulled in。 Now I want to go back and read more of the earlier part of the books。 But for now about this book。。。 both Dina and her boyfriend Sean make quite the team。 There is also a few other Oh dear, when I picked this book to read I didn't realize that it was Book 5 in the series。 No wonder I was feeling a bit like I was thrown in the deep end。 Well, at least at first it was a bit hard to figure out but I'm so glad that I kept with it。 It didn't really take that long to understand more and be pulled in。 Now I want to go back and read more of the earlier part of the books。 But for now about this book。。。 both Dina and her boyfriend Sean make quite the team。 There is also a few other unofficial, team members as well。 People who stayed, some were rescues that became friends。 And the world building was out of this world, literally。 So enjoyable, creative and colorfully full。 The upsets at the inn were epic but nothing like the battle that was coming。Great ending that left me wanting more。 。。。more
B Zimp,
This was what I was hoping book #4 would be; more Dina, less sister。 I understand that the authors need to bring in a multitude of guest to keep the storyline interesting, but I'm fascinated with just the daily innkeeper tasks。 I still don't like the boyfriend, he's fine, just no personality。 I would always read more Ilona Andrews, but I fear this is the last of the series。 This was what I was hoping book #4 would be; more Dina, less sister。 I understand that the authors need to bring in a multitude of guest to keep the storyline interesting, but I'm fascinated with just the daily innkeeper tasks。 I still don't like the boyfriend, he's fine, just no personality。 I would always read more Ilona Andrews, but I fear this is the last of the series。 。。。more
Beachesnbooks,
3。5 stars
Monica,
Novella in the innkeeper series。 Brief story with Dina and Sean during Teary Stay and as always quite interesting guests。
ms bookjunkie,
Story: Delightful, fun, busy。 Setting into innkeeping, houseful of varied guests, dealing with human wannabe-invaders, clay feet of heroes。Narration:
Medea,
My auto buy authors。。。 there is no doubt of the quality output!
Natalie,
Had some great moments, but I want more with the main story!!
Diana,
This is probably my favourite series。
Parnian,
This was a short novella that returned to Dina and Sean and Gertrude Hunt。 I was happy to get back to them and definitely not disappointed by the range of new species introduced。 Solid 4 stars!
Tracy Middlebrook,
Fluff, fluff, fluff。 Perfectly pleasant short novella in this series that is never quite as good as I want it to be, but is still highly readable。 This one was short and perhaps it's the novella length that made it feel less emotionally weighted (it's entirely plot, with no real new character developments or emotional arcs)。 The bits with the "space chickens" were entertaining and it passed the time pleasantly enough。 I've found most of the series to be solidly 3。5 stars (with book 4 being bette Fluff, fluff, fluff。 Perfectly pleasant short novella in this series that is never quite as good as I want it to be, but is still highly readable。 This one was short and perhaps it's the novella length that made it feel less emotionally weighted (it's entirely plot, with no real new character developments or emotional arcs)。 The bits with the "space chickens" were entertaining and it passed the time pleasantly enough。 I've found most of the series to be solidly 3。5 stars (with book 4 being better) and this is just in the middle。 Got it from the library。 Happy enough to have read it the one time。 Nice to see these characters again。 。。。more
Heidi Aspesberger,
This was a nice novella。 However I need to know more about Dina's parents。 I feel like the story needs to start working it's way towards a conclusion。 But still a nice and quick read。 This was a nice novella。 However I need to know more about Dina's parents。 I feel like the story needs to start working it's way towards a conclusion。 But still a nice and quick read。 。。。more
Sophia,
After the amazing grand finale events in One Fell Sweep when the romance thread of the plot seemed to finish, I wanted more。 I love the world of the series, the cast of characters, and yes that low hum buzz of a romance for the Innkeeper and the werewolf。 So, this novella was welcome。Sweep with Me carries on during the events off world in book four and is part of a series that must be read in order。Dina and Sean nervously anticipate their summoning to the Assembly, but then Tony drops by with th After the amazing grand finale events in One Fell Sweep when the romance thread of the plot seemed to finish, I wanted more。 I love the world of the series, the cast of characters, and yes that low hum buzz of a romance for the Innkeeper and the werewolf。 So, this novella was welcome。Sweep with Me carries on during the events off world in book four and is part of a series that must be read in order。Dina and Sean nervously anticipate their summoning to the Assembly, but then Tony drops by with the mixed news that instead they have been asked to host an alien guest who will most certainly bring a tricky situation。 Sean is so new to his chosen place at Dina's side as an Innkeeper and she is still recovering from the hardship of losing that baby Inn and the rest of the catastrophic events that her confidence in bringing it all off is shaken。 They have the big Innkeeper's holiday that means they take in one and all who have not been banned that brings them a few more complications, too。But, each of her friends and most certainly her lover and Gertrude Hunt itself teach Dina that she is not on her own and it can all be done when they work together and she learns to rely on and trust them and herself。Sweep With Me was a lovely after story, but it also felt like a reset for a new series arc because there was tone to it and of course some series plot threads are left dangling。 That said, I loved seeing Dina and Sean continue to gel as a couple and a new pair who have very different skills and ways of doing things trying to work together。 Orro has his own culinary crisis that was fun and Caldenia and Officer Marais are as entertaining as ever。 I need more and can only hope the authors return to the series at some point。 Those who have not tried this series and love a mesh of urban fantasy and sci-fi really must give it a go。 。。。more
F。 Thot Fitzgerald,
This is a novella in Ilona Andrew’s Innkeeper series。 Overall, it’s a nice book。 I love the characters。 Since it’s a novella, it’s not big on plotting。 But it’s big on showing the characters in a new light。 It’s a fun read but I can only give it 3 stars。 There’s very little character development。 It’s more here are some fun af characters and watch them live their lives。 There’s not much growth happening。 However, the setting/world building is TOP NOTCH。 Ilona Andrews, a wife/husband team of auth This is a novella in Ilona Andrew’s Innkeeper series。 Overall, it’s a nice book。 I love the characters。 Since it’s a novella, it’s not big on plotting。 But it’s big on showing the characters in a new light。 It’s a fun read but I can only give it 3 stars。 There’s very little character development。 It’s more here are some fun af characters and watch them live their lives。 There’s not much growth happening。 However, the setting/world building is TOP NOTCH。 Ilona Andrews, a wife/husband team of authors, always does an amazing job with their world building。 So 3/5 overall。 It lacks diversity, character development, and the writing doesn’t blast me into a new realm of wonder。 For me rankings are important。 A 5 would be Pride and Prejudice。 So based on a lot of the novels I’ve read a 3/5 is highly respectful。 I’ve been on a bender of rating novels 1/5 so getting something that’s a 3, yea I’m not mad。 。。。more
Donna Schwartz,
Once again, this book hits it out of the park! I love that you never know who will be walking in the door of Gertrude Hunt。 In addition, I enjoyed the changes that Dina makes to the inn to keep her guests happy。 I love the surprise at the end with her chef, too。I am waiting for more stories that will include her brother and sister, too, that will hopefully lead to the discovery of what happened to her parents。Great series!
Jen (That's What I'm Talking About),
Picking up immediately after the conclusion of One Fell Sweep (book 3), and running parallel in time with Maud’s book (Sweep of the Blade, book 4) Sweep with Me takes readers back to Gertrude Hunt, the magical Inn for space travelers, where werewolf Sean is now an Innkeeper at Dina’s side。 Together they prepare for Treaty Stay, the oldest Innkeeper holiday, as well as an inquiry by the Assembly for a closer look at how they run their Inn。I initially read this book back in January 2020, and like Picking up immediately after the conclusion of One Fell Sweep (book 3), and running parallel in time with Maud’s book (Sweep of the Blade, book 4) Sweep with Me takes readers back to Gertrude Hunt, the magical Inn for space travelers, where werewolf Sean is now an Innkeeper at Dina’s side。 Together they prepare for Treaty Stay, the oldest Innkeeper holiday, as well as an inquiry by the Assembly for a closer look at how they run their Inn。I initially read this book back in January 2020, and like most Ilona Andrews titles, I had to go in for the audiobook as well。 I continue to love this series so much, and my re-read only confirms that this is an amazing, well-crafted world。 The story is involved and creative, punctuated with hilarious wit, heart-filled banter, and harried adventure。 I adore Dina and Sean together, solidifying their relationship and working as a team to secure the Inn and their future。 Narration: This is the second Innkeeper Chronicle story narrated by Ms。 Naudus, and it’s been a long enough time since last hearing the previous narrator that it wasn’t jarring to me。 The story is told from Dina’s first person POV, and the story narrator is her voice。 Ms。 Naudus alters dialogue for each character, creating new voices for each unique being。 Her voices for Sean and Dina are similar, but distinct。 Overall, I enjoy her voice which is soothing and comforting, just like Dina。Sweep with Me is a wonderful novella and a gift to Innkeeper Chronicle fans。 Dina continues to grow and come into her prime as an Innkeeper, with Sean at her side, loving her and the Inn。 This is one of my absolute favorite series, and I look forward to more tales from Gertrude Hunt。My Ratings:Story: ANarration: B+ 。。。more
Mrgrush,
Another book in my all time favorite seriesMy only hope is that icons Andrew's will continue to write for this series and perhaps at a faster rate。 I am forced to re-read each book over and over waiting for the next installment。 Another book in my all time favorite seriesMy only hope is that icons Andrew's will continue to write for this series and perhaps at a faster rate。 I am forced to re-read each book over and over waiting for the next installment。 。。。more
Susan Schnelbach,
Awesome as alwaysAs usual, a great continuation of the Innkeeper series。 The stories always leave you wanting more from this particular world and characters。
List,
3 Stars 2020
Larry Meron,
Ilona Andrews are awesome, there is no one better。Sweep With Me was another delightful reading experience。 You just cannot put an Ilona Andrews creation down。 Ilona Andrews deserves their status as best selling authors。
Nicole,
The Innkeeper Chronicles original trilogy didn't end on a high for me, I found it to be the weakest installment of the 3 books and it introduced a new character (who will eventually have their own book)。 I was not a fan of that。 I thought this novella is 3。5 and not 4。5 but even if I know a small (albeit expected) spoiler of book 4, I can now say I'm looking forward to it。 I wasn't sure if I want to read the book but I don't think I'm strong enough to skip a book by a favorite author of mine。 My The Innkeeper Chronicles original trilogy didn't end on a high for me, I found it to be the weakest installment of the 3 books and it introduced a new character (who will eventually have their own book)。 I was not a fan of that。 I thought this novella is 3。5 and not 4。5 but even if I know a small (albeit expected) spoiler of book 4, I can now say I'm looking forward to it。 I wasn't sure if I want to read the book but I don't think I'm strong enough to skip a book by a favorite author of mine。 My dislike for Maud's arc certainly lessened even if my question marks about her didn't。 Sweep with Me made me remember how much I like the world setting in this series and enjoy reading about all those unusual guests。 It's Treaty Stay celebration and they can't say no to anyone who asks to stay at the Inn。。。 which can only lead to a big mess。 It's another story about Dina, Sean, and the weird guests。 It was so very fun and heartwarming read。 I enjoyed that we saw more of Orro, how I want to taste his cooking honestly!! His part of the story was hilarious and cute。 I will always be a fan of the side characters IA writes。 I'm also now wondering more about the Drífan (will she have her own book?? I'd be interested in that!)。 The space chickens *cough* were also a nice addition。I don't believe this series ended yet because we still don't know what happened to Dina's parents。 The books are really entertaining however and while will never be a match for KD nor HL (and let's be honest, these are so much better than most UF out there), I'm sure I'm going to enjoy them because of IA style and humour。 I'm glad the romance wasn't heavy because I don't feel anything for Dina and Sean as a couple and we focused more on the side characters。 Overall, a light novella that made me want more stories in this freakish world。 I can easily see it as a long series of separate stories (and who knows, maybe we'll see more of The Edge's characters)。 I certainly hope she continues with it once we resolve Dina's arc with different characters。 Just like Kinsman's universe, KD, and HL, I always want to see more of these worlds (they're so fun and interesting) but also meet new characters。 。。。more
Nancy,
Great story。 I cannot wait for more。
Helen M。 Whitchurch,
Excellent series Who can forget the violent philosophical space chicken picture! The disillusioned hedgehog cook at the cooking show? Also enjoyed girls' day out shopping on another planet and more。 Harassing ninjas of a nasty millionaire fun too。 Excellent series Who can forget the violent philosophical space chicken picture! The disillusioned hedgehog cook at the cooking show? Also enjoyed girls' day out shopping on another planet and more。 Harassing ninjas of a nasty millionaire fun too。 。。。more
Lara,
*3。5 stars*
Adriea,
Amazing!! This was such a great story。 I truly enjoyed every single word。 Such an incredible series and I can’t wait to see more!
Shannon Quinn,
***3。5 stars***
LMM,
Cute, fun swift and easy! Orro is hilarious and every scene with him makes me laugh。
Connie53,
Dit boek is maar een dunnetje en makkelijk om op een zonnige middag uit te lezen。 We zijn weer terug bij Dina en Sean en in de Inn。 Het blijft lekker lezen en dit verhaal is eigenlijk te kort om diepgaand te zijn。 Daarom een 7。
K。,
Trigger warnings: violence, probably other stuff that I've forgotten because I read this over a month ago whoops。 4。5 stars。 This was stinking adorable。 There's definitely less depth to it because it's a novella。 But the characters were great, the story was fun and I really loved the philosopher space chickens because they're just so completely and utterly ridiculous。 Trigger warnings: violence, probably other stuff that I've forgotten because I read this over a month ago whoops。 4。5 stars。 This was stinking adorable。 There's definitely less depth to it because it's a novella。 But the characters were great, the story was fun and I really loved the philosopher space chickens because they're just so completely and utterly ridiculous。 。。。more
D。G。,
Hahahaha Sean in an innkeeper's robe!!! (After declaring he wouldn't wear one at the end of book 3。)Good novella, showing Dina & Sean dealing with new guests (and their issues)。 I really liked that we're still seeing Sean dealing with his scars (both physical and emotional) after Nexus。 That said, I hope the next book is outside of the Inn。 I'm really getting tired of the discussions of rooms and decorations。 I&G always make the guests interesting - those debating chickens or whatever - but the Hahahaha Sean in an innkeeper's robe!!! (After declaring he wouldn't wear one at the end of book 3。)Good novella, showing Dina & Sean dealing with new guests (and their issues)。 I really liked that we're still seeing Sean dealing with his scars (both physical and emotional) after Nexus。 That said, I hope the next book is outside of the Inn。 I'm really getting tired of the discussions of rooms and decorations。 I&G always make the guests interesting - those debating chickens or whatever - but the environment around the inn is starting to get a bit dull。 。。。more