theineffablenerd 's review for:

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
2.25
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Thought this one might be right down my alley based on the description.  But unfortunately,  this was not for me.