Indexing

An inventive take on fairytales in modern times. The serial approach took a little getting used to for me; it doesn't flow in the same way a novella would. Between the multiple chapter releases and the storytelling style this felt a bit more like a TV show and I could easily imagine it as one. Looking forward to the next series!

this is a thoroughly enjoyable book based on fairy tales being real. great characters, with fast moving plot. It will turn every thing that was read to you as a child upside down, then twist it sideways. Seaman McGuire is fast becoming one of my all time favorite writers in any genre. Highly recommend.

It was a little confusing in the beginning for me but all in all I liked it. I thought the concept was great. It had some good twist. My favorite character was Sloane. She is powerful, impulsive yet worked at being controlled and a smart ass.

It took a while to realize that the stuttered pacing of the story reflected its origins as a Kindle serial, but that made sense of it. I became quite fond of the characters and would love to see more of their adventures, but would prefer a smoother story arc.

This was a FUN read. Truthfully this was not the kind of book I would normally read, fairy tales coming to life, a government agency to stop them, but my son insisted that I at least try it. I loved it and have read it twice. I am going to be reading more of this author.

This book got me interested in reading the original Grimms Brother's Tales. Which are actually pretty grim, nothing like how Disney portrays them. If you're interested in reading this book I recommend reading the original tales first. Especially Snow White (both versions) and Sleeping Beauty's. There is a lot of language in this book and some violence so I would recommend it for ages 16+

This story is about how fairy tales could interact with people in modern life to cause havoc. An unusual idea that the author uses to craft a fun and interesting read. Can not wait for the next installment.

A word to the wise - the book uses a lot of specialized terms that you come to know, but the first several pages can be hard to read until you are up to speed.

That's the one thing a Seanan McGuire story always provides--I always want more. This is a great idea, wonderful story line in a genre I adore (fairy tales, twisted and otherwise), with her usual blend of great characters, humor, plot, and world building. Absolutely adore this and can't wait for the next serial to arrive.

I loved Feed (and the companion works) and I think the author is an excellent writer with a clear voice who can move a story along without feeling rushed or bogged down. The serial format really works for this since each chapter standalone while still carrying dynamic characters through each installment. For those that have read the Newsflesh series, you'll find that the pacing of her writing and character personalities take a very similar tone - not bad but a caution if you're looking for something completely novel.

Very interesting concept and excellent execution. While there were times when I found the prose a little dry (especially considering the subject matter), it worked well with the characters. Definitely worth the investment in time and money.

Neat idea for people being genetically predisposed to be fairy tale characters all hurtling to their "happily ever after". Got caught up in another book so I have yet to finish this one but I will. Worth a read!

This was fantastic, even though the premise is (not funny ha-ha) funny, probably because the characters spend a lot of time yelling at each other and otherwise having very normally dysfunctional relationships with each other; had that same breathless quality to the action that I love about the Toby Daye series; and had me guessing all the way up until the very end.

I read the complete work not the serial. I found the plot interesting.
Unlike anything i had read so it kept my attention, slow to start but picked up.
I do have to agree concerning how things at times make no sense concerning facts of the cases.
Overall a good read.

She's consistently entertaining. Check out all her series': InCryptid, Parasite, NewsFlesh. All set in slightly different genres, and yet all possessed of inventive world-building, affecting characters, and healthy doses of wry humor.

Very well written with great characters, fun dialogue, imaginative twists. I can see this turned into a television series which would not be as clunky and dumbed down as "Once Upon A Time". Not a serious read; just fun.

Indexing is an urban fantasy serial from one of my favorite authors Seanan McGuire. Every few weeks, another episode, was delivered to my kindle app. I quite enjoyed Indexing and its twist on fairy tales. What if a fairy tale narrative could become reality? What if one event in your life could set of the narrative affecting you and those around you? A flute player becomes a pied piper leading others to their death? What if a bad break-up causing a young girl to kill her sisters and step parents? McGuire introduces us to a team at the ATI Management Bureau. An organization whose sole propose is to protect the environment from fairy tales that activate. This was fun; I am not entirely sure how it would work as a novel, but I enjoyed each of the cases or memetic incursions. The team is lead by Harry Marchen (Henrietta) a potential 709- Snow White. One of my favorite characters is Sloan. She is an averted Wicked Step-Sister and her snark and kick-ass attitude won me over. The tale had a Fringe vibe, and if you are familiar with the popular television series, you will slip right into this crazy world. Each new submission deals with a new memetic incursion and advances the overall ARC. Indexing was a fun read that I was sorry to see come to an end. Originally published at caffeinated book reviewer.

Not bad - Indexing has some interesting ideas and a creative plotline, good use of different perspectives and its an enjoyable read, though it doesn't quite live up to its potential. I feel like this could be the first ok book that starts a really great series, the kind where we get to see some more character development, use of humour and tightening up of stories in later books to make it addictive. Either way, its worth reading on its own for the concepts alone.

As with her October Daye series, (beginning with "Rosemary and Rue,") she weaves a fantasy world in to our own.

I've enjoyed receiving episodes of this story in serial form - it's like a treat when they come out, and keeps me from reading the whole thing in one night!

Ok. I must have been in an enchanted sleep, cause I missed the serial part altogether. Now that I have read it, I WANT MORE!!! Okay. I'm greedy, but I do want more. Great characters, neat worldview and ENDLESS plot options. Please do another?!?! Please!!!!!!

Fresh as a sleeping virgin, dark as a stepmother's heart, twisted, joyful, and as rude as a prince's awakening... no, he didn't kiss her. This tale shows that whenever there's blood on snow, there's a cold corpse close at hand. We used to know this - better we don't forget.

I really enjoyed this book. I could hardly wait for each installment. I truly enjoy all of Seanan McGuire's books. I am hoping she writes a sequel to this because the characters are a lot of fun. I want to know what else can happen with them.

Funny how something with a plot line that makes zombies really seem like a more plausible reality can in fact be so well written that you easily forget that what you are reading is a bit out there. I am certainly looking forward to future instalments from Seanan McGuire as the main cast of characters in this, hopefully, ongoing series has got me hooked

This is one of the most original and wickedly funny books I have ever read. It's been over a month and I still find myself laughing at certain concepts that this world was based on. Five stars for me!

Seanan McGuire is one of my new favorite authors, both under this name and Mira Grant. Indexing views fairy tales from the point of view of a modern-day government agency, which is designed to protect not only the fairy tales themselves, but everyone else who gets pulled in or affects when a fairy tale goes active. This book was initially set up as a serial release, with episodes sent out when finished - however, I didn't find this until just before the book was finished, and I actually didn't start reading it until after the last episode/serial was sent. Honestly, it doesn't read like a book that was written in parts, but instead reads as a completed novel. As usual, I'm highly impressed with Seanan's characterizations as well as the plot. I would highly recommend this, not only to fans of Seanin's other books, but also to anyone who wants a new and usual take on fairy tales.

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Multi-Hugo Award, Campbell Award winning Seánan McGuire (who also writes as Mira Grant) is brilliant. Couldn't write a bad book if she tried. This latest outing, installments, has worked perfectly.

As a card-carrying folklorist, this novel was exactly my cup of tea. And it did not disappoint in the slightest. A great place to try out McGuire's work. Recommended for fans of Once Upon A Time or Angela Carter.

Enjoyable and interesting remodeling of a good old standby. When TV shows are rife with mythos based on fairy tales, it definitely keeps one wondering what was next. If you keep in mind it was originally a serial production, the repetition isn't too bothersome. An easy read that leaves you wondering about the characters' back story. I felt that there is still a lot of potential for the characters to spring board into other stories. Pun not intended ;)

This book started out as a three-star review. Three stars because, while I liked the characters and the plot, the first several sections felt disjointed and the pacing felt off. I've read several of Seanan's books, though, and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them, so I kept with it. I figured that even at her worst, Seanan was well worth the time spent to finish the book.

I'm really glad that I did stick with it. Somewhere between thirty-five and forty percent completion the book found it's stride and the pacing problems completely cleared up. With that, everything else fell into place, and the story unspooled in such a fashion as to completely capture my attention.

At her worst - and this may well, because of it's choppy beginning, be Seanan's worst, she writes interesting, complex characters, and then she takes those characters and she puts them into interesting situations. She has them react to these situations in ways that feel real and believable. She makes them characters that you care about. More than that, though, she writes about diverse characters in a publishing world where the only time you run into ethnic characters or gay characters or trans characters is if you're already reading a niche genre. Her inclusion of so many different types of characters, and the natural way that she goes about it makes it feel real, and it adds a solidity to even the most fantastic of her stories - something I very much appreciate. So is this Seanan's best book? No. And I'm going to recommend that you read it anyway.
****Edited to add:

I didn't realize, at the time I wrote this review, that this had been written as a serialized novel, through the store's program. It doesn't change my rating any. I still believe that the individual parts could have been pulled together more tightly in the first third of the book. It does, however, explain why I got that sense of choppiness. I expect it's one of those things that makes pulling serialized novels together into a whole book a difficult proposition.

Seanan McGuire hits all my buttons. She acknowledges the inherent sadness of everyday life and yet also points out the opportunities for joy. And she does it all with a sly and cynical sense of humor. I read everything of hers I can get my hands on. Buy it all sight unseen! Her work is always worth it.

Seanan McGuire tells a fantastic modern fairytale in a world where stories matter. As a serial, waiting for the next update has been both a blessing and a curse - the chapters were just enough bite of story to fill me up and make me hunger for the next. The world isn't all princesses and pumpkins, or sloppy make-outs and gingerbread houses. It's built authentically, with unexpected details, and though the end is sweet, there is room for a part more in the world, too.

Creative! Really enjoying the premise and writing of this so far (based on the first few chapters). Just when you think there isn't a fresh take on modern fairy tales.... very fun, looking forward to the rest!