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A review by aruktai
Cursed Under London by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
An enjoyable read, with an interesting twist on Elizabethan London life with magic and supernatural creatures involved.
While the plot was slow to start, quite a few characters being introduced and some of the interactions being downright comical (any and all interactions with the Hapenny's), the main few were soon solidified and quickly grew with their unique personalities and quirks. I also enjoyed the character interactions within, Nell being a personal favourite. Fang was full of intrigue, his backstory quite saddening and unrevealed under not-so-nice circumstances.
There were a lot of potential for the plot line to go, especially with exploring Tem and the Alchemist, however it felt a tad lacklustre after the big reveal only for nothing much to happen. The book did end on a cliffhanger, though, so perhaps it'll be further explored in the sequel.
While the plot was slow to start, quite a few characters being introduced and some of the interactions being downright comical (any and all interactions with the Hapenny's), the main few were soon solidified and quickly grew with their unique personalities and quirks. I also enjoyed the character interactions within, Nell being a personal favourite. Fang was full of intrigue, his backstory quite saddening and unrevealed under not-so-nice circumstances.
There were a lot of potential for the plot line to go, especially with exploring Tem and the Alchemist, however it felt a tad lacklustre after the big reveal only for nothing much to happen. The book did end on a cliffhanger, though, so perhaps it'll be further explored in the sequel.