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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was an enjoyable easy read. Most of the plot was used for setting the scene which is fine as long as the next books focus more on the murder mystery/ crime.
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
i honestly thought this was a historical fiction book because something about the storytelling made it seem so, lol. the novel has a very interesting premise but sadly, the execution fell short of its potential.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This was fun but it didn't grab me as much as I expected it to. Or I was just super distractible today. Or I've been reading too many thoughtful books? Nah, that can't be it!
Lydia Crow, sheltered away from the semi-criminal life of the magical Crow clan, moves back to London from years of running away. Her uncle wanted her to find her cousin Maddie while housing her at his run-down Cafe. Where the resident ghost saves her from assassination as soon as she crossed the threshold.
And of course, soon she was going around London, hitting up old friends and family, shaking loose secrets left and right. This being the set up book, no deep dark secret yet, but plenty of hints that life amongst the four magical families are not so mild and blended-in-with-the-normal-folks as she was led to believe.
I enjoyed it very much. The tropes of urban fantasy are all here: strong minded woman baby-PI starting out on her first real investigation, hot men left and right as past or potential love interests, the background of well-established hidden society in plain sight. There is enough unique details and spins to make the tropes come alive into their own. I'm now quite interested in the plot and characters, and will move right onto the next book.
And of course, soon she was going around London, hitting up old friends and family, shaking loose secrets left and right. This being the set up book, no deep dark secret yet, but plenty of hints that life amongst the four magical families are not so mild and blended-in-with-the-normal-folks as she was led to believe.
Spoiler
She find Maddie, who turns out to be one the strongest member of the Crow family, and had been hiding out because she was tired of being directed and controlled by her family. Lydia didn't know it, but is probably the other strong member, with the ability to strength magic in her presence. That's how Jason, the ghost, was able to become corporeal enough to save her in the first place.I enjoyed it very much. The tropes of urban fantasy are all here: strong minded woman baby-PI starting out on her first real investigation, hot men left and right as past or potential love interests, the background of well-established hidden society in plain sight. There is enough unique details and spins to make the tropes come alive into their own. I'm now quite interested in the plot and characters, and will move right onto the next book.