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A review by hstone
Royal Street by Suzanne Johnson
3.0
I loved the world-building for this book, particularly with regards to the historical undead. What an awesome idea! (Also, mmmm, Jean Lafitte. Sorry, I'm a sucker for a good pirate.) I thought the Katrina-era New Orleans setting was unique, and a good choice for the plot. I'd have liked more emotional depth from some of the secondary characters; at times, Alex and Jake both suffered from feeling like archetypes. I kept waiting for more from both of them.
In short, while the book treads well-worn Urban Fantasy tropes, it still manages to feel fresh. I'm interested in seeing what direction this series takes, particularly since the world Johnson has created seems ripe with story possibilities...
... including more Jean Lafitte. I did mention him, right? ;)
In short, while the book treads well-worn Urban Fantasy tropes, it still manages to feel fresh. I'm interested in seeing what direction this series takes, particularly since the world Johnson has created seems ripe with story possibilities...
... including more Jean Lafitte. I did mention him, right? ;)