A review by paperpaladin
Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

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? It's complicated

4.5

The fourth book in this series and it feels like Aaronvitch has found his footing. I have been really enjoying this series but after the set up in book one, it has felt like Aaronvitch has been having some trouble figuring out the direction that he wanted the series to go in. In the last book, I felt like he was struggling the most with this, trying to figure out how much time to dedicate to the mystery of the week vs how much time to give to the faceless man. In this book he solved he problem by giving them equal time and having them more connected to one another.

I think the mystery in this book is stronger than the last though it is not the strongest. I love all the characters still and you get to see them in different ways this time.

Seeing Nightingale go off magically was really fun.

This book has me excited to read more in the series again. Note: This one does end on a bigger cliff hanger that might make you want to have the next one ready. Having not read it yet, I don't know if it will help.

My rating system
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book