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emilyb_chicago's review
5.0
An urban fantasy private eye story set in Chicago in the 30s. The fast paced short story has a jolt of heart when the main character moves through her search. The tone is so well done from an angle rarely told, that I didn’t mind the liberal use of “doll”. Highly recommend this lovely, complete story that is short only in pages/time and not in heart. The audio is well done and I highly recommend taking it in that way.
elena_a's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heathersbooks100's review against another edition
4.25
On one hand, a captivating, beautifully written and heartfelt mystery in a rich atmosphere and uniquely engaging world building.
On the other hand, why would you hurt me this way.
On the other hand, why would you hurt me this way.
arosekills's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Sexism, Homophobia, and Blood
rjsthumbelina's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
ikali1208's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
katietreebee's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
5.0
Such an incredible story! It's queer and it's heartbreaking and I love it!
librovermo's review
3.5
Even Though I Knew the End is a supernatural noir mystery set in the 1940s. I listened to the audiobook and I don’t think the narrator, January LaVoy, couldn’t possibly have done a more perfect job of helping to set that 1940s tone. The book is written in first person from the POV of a magical detective and January LaVoy uses that recognizable “now, see here, kid” gumshoe voice from those old black and white noir movies. It’s not over done, it’s absolutely *chef’s kiss*.
I also really loved the MC’s dedication to and relationship with her girlfriend, and the ways in which they are able to celebrate their love even though they have to hide it.
The supernatural aspect started off strong for me, then veered into territory I wasn’t expecting and didn’t enjoy as much as I wanted to, but it was absolutely a me thing. It was overall a solid story and
I loved the ending.
I also really loved the MC’s dedication to and relationship with her girlfriend, and the ways in which they are able to celebrate their love even though they have to hide it.
The supernatural aspect started off strong for me, then veered into territory I wasn’t expecting and didn’t enjoy as much as I wanted to, but it was absolutely a me thing. It was overall a solid story and
I loved the ending.
melluzyne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0