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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even Though I Knew the End was a fantasy novel unlike most I’ve read—blending historical fiction with supernatural elements like angels and demons. Unfortunately, those fantastical elements didn’t draw me in the way I’d hoped. The story was very short and fast-paced, which made it feel rushed and didn’t give the plot or characters much room to develop.
I listened to the audiobook, and I struggled with the narration. I couldn’t quite tell if it was the tone of the writing or the narrator’s delivery (or both), but it didn’t connect with me. The main character was deeply flawed, which can be compelling, but in this case, her selfishness made it hard for me to root for her.
This book had a unique premise, but it wasn’t for me.
I listened to the audiobook, and I struggled with the narration. I couldn’t quite tell if it was the tone of the writing or the narrator’s delivery (or both), but it didn’t connect with me. The main character was deeply flawed, which can be compelling, but in this case, her selfishness made it hard for me to root for her.
This book had a unique premise, but it wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Lesbophobia
I wish it had been just a liiiiiittle bit longer, but it was a wonderful read anyway.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t tend to go for heaven & hell and their avatar-type stories. But I do like magic. This book mixes the two into a mystery crime detective genre. Think 1920s underground gay scene with magic, devils, and angels.
Entertaining if a bit hard to follow at times might just be my relationship to audiobooks.
Entertaining if a bit hard to follow at times might just be my relationship to audiobooks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Car accident
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
fast-paced
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Polk (and Helen, our gumshoe) charmed my socks off with this sapphic noir novella. I don't think I'll ever tire of this type of angels and demons trope, especially not if they're as well-dressed and charming as Marlowe.
Will I be likening this to 1940s Chicago sapphic Constantine (2005)? Yes, and happily. Helen is certainly more earnest than our boy John, but they both have a strict timeline and big secrets.
What really sealed the deal for me, what absolutely sold it, was Edith. Edith and Helen's relationship is rock solid. The secrets they carry day to day do not destabilize their commitment to one another, and that rules. I love lesbians!
Will I be likening this to 1940s Chicago sapphic Constantine (2005)? Yes, and happily. Helen is certainly more earnest than our boy John, but they both have a strict timeline and big secrets.
What really sealed the deal for me, what absolutely sold it, was Edith. Edith and Helen's relationship is rock solid. The secrets they carry day to day do not destabilize their commitment to one another, and that rules. I love lesbians!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood
Minor: Sexism
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No