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francesmthompson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
haylee_reads's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
Slippery Creatures was an absolute blast. The noir vibe was so atmospheric and I felt transported into that time period. I thought it was a little hard to follow at times, but that also could have been a me issue. The pacing was fast and never faltered. Will and Kim were very interesting characters and I thought they were well fleshed out and had good development. This is a historical fiction, thriller, mystery, and romance all wrapped up in one, which was really enjoyable! I will definitely be picking up the rest of the series.
zoesauve's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
steddieluva17's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
caseythebookwitch's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
sashas_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
It’s nice to read something that knows it’s pulp, doesn’t pretend otherwise, revels in it, plays with it.
WWI is over, and Will Darling is trying to find his place in Britain again. Inheriting his uncle’s bookshop is a stroke of luck! (Tons of books are looming over him, but he’s been through worse.)
Then aggressive people come calling, demanding “information” from Will. What information?
“Who the hell came armed to rob a bookshop?”
The War Office is very interested in Will, too, in unpleasant ways. He is not handing anything over to anyone, even if he doesn’t have it, thank you very much. Enter a certain Kim Secretan, providing timely assistance (very timely), a Guinness, and a sympathetic ear. Those dark eyes are very fine too. Will, you are too stubborn and too trusting, yes you are.
The chemistry between Will and Kim is nice. The romance is steamy-steamy-steamy. (I think I like more mystery and less romance in my books, but you can’t always have everything.) But what do you say, now that you’re more than friends?
“Thank God they were British. He took a deep breath. “Cup of tea?”
Oh, what a surprise, there are more layers of intrigue and more layers of betrayal. And the “information” shouldn’t be in anyone’s hands.
The latter part of the book moves fast, with kidnappings, rescues, more double-dealing, quick thinking under pressure and conversations a reader can quote.
“I haven’t lied to you in, oh, a good twelve hours.”
“Amazing. Did it hurt much?”
“Your ability to inflict damage with words as well as knives is noted. Can we agree I behaved appallingly and get to the part where I apologise and remove myself from your presence?”
“I don’t know anyone with whom I’d rather execute an ambush in a muddy field.” Awww, that’s romantic.
The ending is promising :)
P.S. I liked the part where Will was admiring an actor named Harrison Ford. You know, the silent movie actor, born in 1884. The author must have had so much fun with this.
WWI is over, and Will Darling is trying to find his place in Britain again. Inheriting his uncle’s bookshop is a stroke of luck! (Tons of books are looming over him, but he’s been through worse.)
Then aggressive people come calling, demanding “information” from Will. What information?
“Who the hell came armed to rob a bookshop?”
The War Office is very interested in Will, too, in unpleasant ways. He is not handing anything over to anyone, even if he doesn’t have it, thank you very much. Enter a certain Kim Secretan, providing timely assistance (very timely), a Guinness, and a sympathetic ear. Those dark eyes are very fine too. Will, you are too stubborn and too trusting, yes you are.
The chemistry between Will and Kim is nice. The romance is steamy-steamy-steamy. (I think I like more mystery and less romance in my books, but you can’t always have everything.) But what do you say, now that you’re more than friends?
“Thank God they were British. He took a deep breath. “Cup of tea?”
Oh, what a surprise, there are more layers of intrigue and more layers of betrayal. And the “information” shouldn’t be in anyone’s hands.
The latter part of the book moves fast, with kidnappings, rescues, more double-dealing, quick thinking under pressure and conversations a reader can quote.
“I haven’t lied to you in, oh, a good twelve hours.”
“Amazing. Did it hurt much?”
“Your ability to inflict damage with words as well as knives is noted. Can we agree I behaved appallingly and get to the part where I apologise and remove myself from your presence?”
“I don’t know anyone with whom I’d rather execute an ambush in a muddy field.” Awww, that’s romantic.
The ending is promising :)
P.S. I liked the part where Will was admiring an actor named Harrison Ford. You know, the silent movie actor, born in 1884. The author must have had so much fun with this.
mauricee_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
agravereader's review against another edition
4.25
I can always rely on KJ Charles for a fun story to get lost in ♡
ryank74's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
4.25
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable, but the character types/tropes involved didn't quite delight me as much as those in some of K.J. Charles' other works. I will happily pick up the second one, though.