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A review by lynzine
The Dire King by William Ritter
4.0
A very satisfying ending.
(Oo, also, you'll want to read The Map before this one because it introduces a character that shows up in this book. Free Kindle edition is on Amazon.)
For me, the joy of these novels is in the relationships built along the way. I think that people (and characters) need more than one kind of relationship. So often narratives shove friendships aside in favor of romance. The romantic relationships in these books are important but no more or less important than the platonic and familial ones. Jackaby is as important to Abigail as Charlie. And Jackaby cares as much for Abigail as he does Jenny. Though in different ways. I loved having a male-female friendship that was so strong and non-romantic. It never even occurs to them.
I love that freaking door. I wonder what Marlowe sees when he walks up. Definitely something with Nuisance in it. Fill in your own. _____ Nuisance.
"Useful Nuisance"?
Some good twists I won't get into because of spoilers.
Also, I want to go out saying that I picture Jackaby as a combination of Newt Scammander and BBC Sherlock.
(Oo, also, you'll want to read The Map before this one because it introduces a character that shows up in this book. Free Kindle edition is on Amazon.)
For me, the joy of these novels is in the relationships built along the way. I think that people (and characters) need more than one kind of relationship. So often narratives shove friendships aside in favor of romance. The romantic relationships in these books are important but no more or less important than the platonic and familial ones. Jackaby is as important to Abigail as Charlie. And Jackaby cares as much for Abigail as he does Jenny. Though in different ways. I loved having a male-female friendship that was so strong and non-romantic. It never even occurs to them.
I love that freaking door. I wonder what Marlowe sees when he walks up. Definitely something with Nuisance in it. Fill in your own. _____ Nuisance.
"Useful Nuisance"?
Some good twists I won't get into because of spoilers.
Also, I want to go out saying that I picture Jackaby as a combination of Newt Scammander and BBC Sherlock.