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The Mime Order
by Samantha Shannon
This is the second book in a wonderful series, involving gang wars, puppet governments and shadowy alliances with extra dimensional creatures in a very different modern London than we know, riddled with psychics, spirits, and the occult. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the characters, the world building, and the plot. Despite the daunting amount of new terms and concepts in this series, it's not confusing for readers to grasp or remember.
I found this book slower to get going than the first book in this series, The Bone Season, was, but once it picked up the pace it never slowed down. The book encompassed more than I expected and was a great read.
My personal favourite character, The White Binder, was found in abundance throughout the book, operating with flair and his trademark blend of sweet-menace. Paige Mahoney, the main character, showed growth, adaptability and a wide range of emotions throughout the book, bouncing back and fighting her way through the many twists, turns and challenges she faces though out.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of urban fantasy, alternate realities, the occult, and even steampunk to both teens and adults. It's a brilliantly complex, sophisticated take on the genre.
I found this book slower to get going than the first book in this series, The Bone Season, was, but once it picked up the pace it never slowed down. The book encompassed more than I expected and was a great read.
My personal favourite character, The White Binder, was found in abundance throughout the book, operating with flair and his trademark blend of sweet-menace. Paige Mahoney, the main character, showed growth, adaptability and a wide range of emotions throughout the book, bouncing back and fighting her way through the many twists, turns and challenges she faces though out.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of urban fantasy, alternate realities, the occult, and even steampunk to both teens and adults. It's a brilliantly complex, sophisticated take on the genre.