Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
After the last couple volume in this series, this book felt like sort of a let down. I really enjoy the idea behind it, and felt that the creators did a nice job explaining the premise of the Day of the Dead. The art that accompanies it is gorgeous. That is definitely one the strongest element of the series.
Mechanika has traveled to Mexico, but there wasn't anything to bridge this back to the previous book. That should make it friendlier to a new reader. I found it frustrating that it leaves a big gap between the two stories. She recently lost a good friend, which helps tie her story into the plot, but I can't honestly remember who the missing person is if he was even present in the previous stories. Those are probably my biggest gripes about this book and they made it feel less complete.
The whole integration of the Day of the Dead celebrations was well done. Of course, there has to be some sort of conflict and that part of the story is good. It shows what Mechanika is capable of if she really lets loose. Even though this book doesn't bring the reader any closer to finding out more about Mechanika's history, it is a fun diversion.
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