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mmoonlight's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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
Foxglove Summer might be my favourite book in the series so far.
It has everything I enjoy in a story: compelling supporting characters, developing friendships, humour and banter, pop culture references, carnivorous unicorns, UFO enthusiasts, and so much more.
In the process of investigating a disappearance of two girls, Peter gets to find out more about Nightingale's history, as well as about fae folklore, unicorns, and changelings. Setting the story outside of London really worked for me, and I enjoyed this small break from the Faceless Man and Lesley.
Dominic Croft was an absolute pleasure to read about, and even though the chances of him appearing again in the future books are low, I will keep my fingers crossed for it, because seeing his and Peter's friendship develop further would be wonderful. I loved all of their interactions, and Victor, Dominic's boyfriend, helping Peter, Dominic, and Beverley with the investigation was a nice touch.
I also enjoyed Hugh Oswald and his granddaughter, Melissa, because reading about Peter meeting wizards who don't want to injure him is fun.
I wish the story involved Nightingale more, as Peter could definitely use more guidance on the case, and since their relationship is one of my favourite parts of the series, I missed Nightingale a lot. Also, the ending did feel a little bit abrupt. I'd have appreciated more information about Nicole and Hannah's disappearance, because I feel like some things weren't clear enough. That, however, didn't make the story any less captivating in my eyes.
I'm certain I'll be re-reading this book quite often.
It has everything I enjoy in a story: compelling supporting characters, developing friendships, humour and banter, pop culture references, carnivorous unicorns, UFO enthusiasts, and so much more.
In the process of investigating a disappearance of two girls, Peter gets to find out more about Nightingale's history, as well as about fae folklore, unicorns, and changelings. Setting the story outside of London really worked for me, and I enjoyed this small break from the Faceless Man and Lesley.
Dominic Croft was an absolute pleasure to read about, and even though the chances of him appearing again in the future books are low, I will keep my fingers crossed for it, because seeing his and Peter's friendship develop further would be wonderful. I loved all of their interactions, and Victor, Dominic's boyfriend, helping Peter, Dominic, and Beverley with the investigation was a nice touch.
I also enjoyed Hugh Oswald and his granddaughter, Melissa, because reading about Peter meeting wizards who don't want to injure him is fun.
I wish the story involved Nightingale more, as Peter could definitely use more guidance on the case, and since their relationship is one of my favourite parts of the series, I missed Nightingale a lot. Also, the ending did feel a little bit abrupt. I'd have appreciated more information about Nicole and Hannah's disappearance, because I feel like some things weren't clear enough. That, however, didn't make the story any less captivating in my eyes.
I'm certain I'll be re-reading this book quite often.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse and Racism
catalyst226's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.5
A refreshing change of setting from London to the English countryside. It was nice to have Peter interact with a new cast of characters and some of the ones I've come to love.
I'm excited to jump into the some of the novellas that tell parallel stories during the same time period!
I'm excited to jump into the some of the novellas that tell parallel stories during the same time period!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Minor: Racism
a_muggle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Loved the idea and the story, but too many loose ends that were just ignored!
And the ending?? It just... Ended! No explanation of WHY the fae wanted to switch back the girls now after so long. Nothing more about the bees or Melissa.
I just found it frustrating and there was all this build up and potential, and it just fizzled.
I just found it frustrating and there was all this build up and potential, and it just fizzled.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
tamaraepps's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism
obstinatepursuit's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I've enjoyed all of the other audio books in the Rivers of London series and, while I cannot fault the narration (by the fabulous Kobna Holdbrook-Smith) the storyline of this volume seems *really* slow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Racism
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Racism