A review by sarahyjackson
Catchpenny: A novel by Charlie Huston

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Urban noir fantasy with an unreliable protagonist. I liked the magic system/metaphors and the climax was interesting if a little bit rushed.

The author thanks Taylor Swift in the acknowledgements I also liked that.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Pregnancy, Drug use, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death