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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
My biggest wish is that this was a full fleshed book and not just a novella.
I absolutely loved the Noir vibes I got from this, the atmosphere and the writing are great!
Where this falls short for me lies in the fact I was left wanting - I would’ve liked more world building, more time and build up to really get a sense of the threat and to connect with the characters. Moreover, when it comes to these books that skirt the line between genres, I always want more balance and here I was wanting more sleuthing, more mystery and intrigue.
Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable read, loved the sapphic rep (also, a sapphic speakeasy? Um yes please!) and that ending is absolutely bittersweet and left me aching a little.
CW: Blood, gun violence, death, homophobia, religious trauma, conversion therapy.
Thanks to Libro.fm for the ALC for review. All opinions are my own.
I absolutely loved the Noir vibes I got from this, the atmosphere and the writing are great!
Where this falls short for me lies in the fact I was left wanting - I would’ve liked more world building, more time and build up to really get a sense of the threat and to connect with the characters. Moreover, when it comes to these books that skirt the line between genres, I always want more balance and here I was wanting more sleuthing, more mystery and intrigue.
Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable read, loved the sapphic rep (also, a sapphic speakeasy? Um yes please!) and that ending is absolutely bittersweet and left me aching a little.
CW: Blood, gun violence, death, homophobia, religious trauma, conversion therapy.
Thanks to Libro.fm for the ALC for review. All opinions are my own.
This was a short and sweet LGBTQ+ noir-urban-fantasy piece that reminded me of the Dresden Files but better written (no offense, Jim Butcher).
Spoiler
And bless you for not burying your gays, C.L. Polk.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
AMAZING. This author's world building and creativity is unmatched. In 133 pages this author crafted a fantasy universe so detailed it rivals Hogwarts and does so without all the phobia. ;)
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sapphic-historical-supernatural. I quite liked this one and I was definitely hooked. The WLW relationship with the added dynamic of it taking place in the 30s/40s was super interesting. Then there’s a whole other layer to it with magic and demons and whatnot. Really good!!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was so hard for me to get through it took me days instead of my usual one for a 100 page book. But all the magic and angles and demons just reminded me of my teenage obsession of supernatural and I wasn’t here for it.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I do not care
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fast and fun....bittersweet at times, a good read for when you are in a slump