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A review by jessdone
The Pearl King by Sarah Painter
4.0
This is a great detective urban fantasy story set in England. I really like our main character and how she’s drawn back into the orbit of her magical family despite her best efforts to steer clear.
I like the ghost man living in her home and I like her cop on again off-again boyfriend. Heck, I’m ok with the Uncle (he’s a complex character who’s fun to get a beat on) and I like the Fox dude once we meet him.
The larger plot and family lore is enough to hook readers but not so much that it takes away from each book’s individual mystery.
The series balances a fun, pulp-y vibe with some darker elements.
I like the ghost man living in her home and I like her cop on again off-again boyfriend. Heck, I’m ok with the Uncle (he’s a complex character who’s fun to get a beat on) and I like the Fox dude once we meet him.
The larger plot and family lore is enough to hook readers but not so much that it takes away from each book’s individual mystery.
The series balances a fun, pulp-y vibe with some darker elements.