Carolyn B. (cjbickford) reviewed on 7/16/2014 + 6 more book reviews

This book seemed a good fit for me since I love urban supernatural, and at least two of my favorite writers (Mike Carey, Ben Aaronovich) have their characters set in London, like this book does. It has a frustrating slow start as the book doesn't quickly explain why Matthew is referring to himself as "we" and all his friends are dead, so he comes across as very alienated and thus unlikable. He quickly finds a new group, and you have to get your mind around warlock vs. magician vs. sorcerer vs. wizard, plus were-creatures, and urban demi-gods. I'm half-way through and it's warming on me, but the start is annoying and it was too easy to put down with such a mysterious and disoriented hero.

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