Reviews

Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch

emadsett's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

andrew_j_r's review against another edition

4.0

Another thoroughly entertaining, very readable entry in this constantly enjoyable series. I wish the author could write them a little quicker, it's a really annoying thought that I may have to wait another year for the next volume.
This is a rather different book for this series. It takes us, for the first time, out of London. It features very few of the regular characters (especially relevant considering the way the last book ended). I love the way the books are great in their own right, but also the linking threads that make you really want to read the next one. I for one was shocked at the twist in the last book, and don't look to this book for a resolution. Indeed that character is only teased at. Also there are a couple of threads that dangle over into the next volume, including a very specific deadline. Just to get writing Mr Aaronvitch, because I NEED the next instalment!

shragoo's review against another edition

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

4.5

I think this and the second book are my favorite so far

bluechew's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

jaysonb190's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense 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

leahopkins's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.25

This was a fun read for me. I very much enjoyed seeing Peter in this new setting at the major cottagecore vibes it provided. The characters were fine, I liked Dominic, Beverley is iconic as always and I kinda loved seeing more of Peter's angsty side.
The plot was also intriguing, even though it definitely leaned more fantastic than I was expecting (

yes it's a fantasy novel, but unicorns and fairy realms were definitely not on my bingo card

). I generally did like the case though, and thought that the leads were adding up in such a way that you kept guessing along with Peter. However, it didn't amaze me completely, partly because the resolution at the end felt a bit abrupt, but mainly because the first book of the series just completely blew my mind with its genius plot twists, so now every time I pick up a new part of the series, I have very high expectations that are never quite met. Still, the book was very good, and I am looking forward to reading the next one.

I hope we finally see Lesley again.

ksm's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

kimblefairy1989's review against another edition

3.0

While I still enjoy the story in these novels, I am getting a little bit fed up for the teenager-esque references to sex and female bodies.

3 stars from me.

geralddaniels's review against another edition

dark 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? No

4.0

mgouker's review against another edition

5.0

Really solid story. There is a bigger one brewing too, so I'm anticipating even better things to come.