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warshadowml's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
I just wanted to read 1 chapter, why is the book already over?
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
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
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
readerk8's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Peter Grant is such a great character/narrator. Always amusing!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping