A review by human_once
Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon

mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

There are some moments that make this book very "of its time" (blatant homophobia, answering services, etc) but I still enjoyed reading it for the first time in 2024. The mystery and the main character are both charming and engaging. There's no romance with the main love interest yet, but the spark is there. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Violence and Murder

Homophobic slurs are used both in a reclaimed sense by gay characters, and in a derogatory sense that is acknowledged as rude but par for the course.