Fun, fascinating and well written. There were some minor details I didn't like, but all in all, I'm happy with this book. ( )

Ravirn's girlfriend Cerice lost her webgoblin Shara in the events of WebMage, and Ravirn is determined to bring Shara back from the dead. All he has to do is get past Cerberus and retrieve Shara from Hades. What could possibly go wrong?

In the process, he manages to set off conflicts that establish his reputation as a cosmic-class troublemaker. There are plenty of amusing moments, a rather unsettling love triangle that could've used some more development, and a power curve for our hero that makes Anita Blake's life look positively sedate. Save this one for a time when you need some entertaining mind candy. ( )

Cybermancy, by Kelly McCullough, is second in the science fiction/fantasy Ravirn series.

Ravirn has decided to travel through Hades to bring back his girlfriend’s webgoblin. But all does not go according to plan. And when the webgoblin returns, she is not the same as before.

Picking up where WebMage left off, Ravirn has been renamed “Raven,” which he hates. But along with the name, Ravirn discovers that he has come into new power as well. And as if it weren’t hard enough figuring out why the mweb as disappeared, with blame pointing to him; Ravirn also has to deal with his girlfriend’s indecision in their relationship. The guy goes to Hades for you, and you have to think about it? Personally, I think he should have dumped her and not looked back.

Again, fusing Greek mythology and science fiction, this unique subgenre keeps up all of the fast-paced adventure as before. Ravirn is an expert hacker and web mage, and is just discovering what his new name means. Along with his trusty sidekick and webgoblin, Ravirn and Melchior must face the mythical Furies and Hades itself. Infused with plenty of humor, this series is a lot of fun with many unique and entertaining characters. ( )

This is a great sequel to WebMage. I continue to love the unique world that McCullough has created. I always wish I were more of a programmer because I have a feeling that would make the books even more cool.

I do wonder a little about other theologies. What about the ancient Egyptian pantheon?

I really liked his take on the Persephone myth. I'd thought of Hades as her husband but hadn't really thought about the fact that Persephone had to live with her rapist for three months a year. It was interesting that he described Persephone as being forced to eat the pomegranate seeds. It certainly fits with his view of the myth, but it's not a version I've heard before.

I loved Bob, Mort and Dave and by the end I really liked Tisiphone (more than Cerise).

I think exploring Raven House would be fascinating. I'm not sure if I'd want to have my own House or not. That might be more insight into myself than I really want. ( )