Enjoyed despite the genre
4 stars
Content warning This review contains spoilers
Admittedly, I'm a newbie to urban fantasy and generally don't enjoy crime stories, so I was simultaneously worried and not sure what to expect going into this. But, I read it anyway (mostly because the cover of the book caught my interest). Honestly, I'm glad I did. While I did predict Lesley was the host, it still a thrill ride and has got me interested in the world created by Aaronovitch. It's an interesting take on fantasy, and one I find myself drawn to, which is helped along by how solid the characters are. While character development is far from the focus of this book, caring more about furthering the plot and setting up this interesting world, I still enjoyed the characters, especially Peter Grant, of course. I'm definitely excited to read the next book and see where the series leads.
4/5 = Good