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lbarsk's review
5.0
You know what? For someone who rarely reads either crime OR urban fantasy novels, I SUPER DUG THIS BOOK. Arnold has done such a bang-up job with the world building and the mythology of Sunder City and the wider continent it’s a part of, which was really a treat to watch unfold. He writes memorable side characters whom I want to see in future novels, and then there’s Fetch! AUGH! For someone who doesn’t love angst I sure did sympathize with Fetch anyway. I’m excited to see how he grows in the sequel and over any potential future books in the series. For a first novel I’m honestly SUPER impressed. On to book two!
mistawenis's review against another edition
Didn't capture me. Almost too much world building getting in the way of the main plot..
sarinqar's review against another edition
4.0
Que bien se siente leer un libro sin expectativas y terminar con ganas de más.
Una dosis concertada de novela negra y fantasía, con una historia atrapante y que en tan pocas páginas nos dice tanto de su mundo y de la vida de nuestro protagonista, alguien complejo y roto por las circunstancias del mundo y las de sus propias decisiones, no dejó de sorprenderme cuanto disfruté esta novela y sin lugar a duda leeré la siguiente.
La verdadera tragedia es la relación de fetch y sus dos amigos, amor, traición, culpa? Y como pegan con tan poco.
Una dosis concertada de novela negra y fantasía, con una historia atrapante y que en tan pocas páginas nos dice tanto de su mundo y de la vida de nuestro protagonista, alguien complejo y roto por las circunstancias del mundo y las de sus propias decisiones, no dejó de sorprenderme cuanto disfruté esta novela y sin lugar a duda leeré la siguiente.
La verdadera tragedia es la relación de fetch y sus dos amigos, amor, traición, culpa? Y como pegan con tan poco.
morgan_0's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shalini_gunnasan's review
3.0
This was all right - interesting world-building.
Should go easy on the infodumps though - way too much exposition for the plot.
Should go easy on the infodumps though - way too much exposition for the plot.
skyediana's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
clarentium's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed the plot. The world-building is a little heavy handed at times, but the concepts are interesting. Fetch felt layered and well formed. An engaging introduction to the series.
lilac_rose's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Less aaronovitch and more butcher. This book is what happens when you put a noir detective in a former magical world. I'm looking forward to see where it goes.