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oldladysadie's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
5.0
What a perfect, beautiful novella. Everything about it, from the setting, to the mythology, to the prose and heart-wrenching character moments… pure chef’s kiss. I’m adding Angel mythology to my wheelhouse, and will be combing through C.L. Polk’s backlist for my TBR.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Misogyny
Minor: Outing, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Readers will be submerged into a fantasy based in Chicago during the early part of the 20th century when the LGBTQIA+ community existed in the shadows. An engaging mystery, heroine and supporting characters as well as well-researched anecdotes about LGBTQIA+ history are here. When this novella ends, readers may want more; however, the story is so well-paced and tightly plotted folks will realize it's perfect as it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Blood, Gun violence, Biphobia, Homophobia, Police brutality, and Death
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