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A review by vickycbooks
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
fast-paced
5.0
I've never read anything by Polk, although their work is highly regarded, and I'm glad to say that my first foray into their fiction was delightful.
Even within the confines of a shorter, novella format, EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END managed to lay out a fully fleshed historical fantasy world with magic, angels, demons, queer love, and a murder mystery. It was exactly what I didn't know I was looking for.
I think Polk was so highly successful with the scope of the story, managing to be illustrative and beautiful while staying concise and to the point. The mystery was intriguing, the characters had stakes, and the romance was a lovely side touch.
Overall, I really enjoyed and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick, but no less intense, fantasy read that doesn't feel too bogged down in excessive world building.
Thanks so much to libro.fm for the complimentary audiobook! January LaVoy did a great job with the narration and I thought their voice was perfect for this story. I listened on 2.2-2.4x speed.
Even within the confines of a shorter, novella format, EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END managed to lay out a fully fleshed historical fantasy world with magic, angels, demons, queer love, and a murder mystery. It was exactly what I didn't know I was looking for.
I think Polk was so highly successful with the scope of the story, managing to be illustrative and beautiful while staying concise and to the point. The mystery was intriguing, the characters had stakes, and the romance was a lovely side touch.
Overall, I really enjoyed and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick, but no less intense, fantasy read that doesn't feel too bogged down in excessive world building.
Thanks so much to libro.fm for the complimentary audiobook! January LaVoy did a great job with the narration and I thought their voice was perfect for this story. I listened on 2.2-2.4x speed.