annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Another top notch installment. Several laugh out loud moments. I really enjoyed the progression of his relationships. The new information about Molly was really cool and I enjoyed finding out a bit more about Ettersberg. It was well timed, well written and well needed! :)
My only complaint is that I've been panting for this book for months now and I sat down and gobbled it up in an evening. I want the next installment NOW. Strike that... I want it yesterday...
It's a good thing I'm not queen of the universe because I would be sorely tempted to chain Mr. Aaronovitch to his word processor in hopes of increasing output :P
My only complaint is that I've been panting for this book for months now and I sat down and gobbled it up in an evening. I want the next installment NOW. Strike that... I want it yesterday...
It's a good thing I'm not queen of the universe because I would be sorely tempted to chain Mr. Aaronovitch to his word processor in hopes of increasing output :P
moose_beans's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
em_lottie28's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
hgranger's review against another edition
5.0
I just love these books! The characters are rich, the stories well developed, the magical and mundane weaves together perfectly....Peter is clever and witty and coming into his own as a constable and as a wizard. I enjoy the clever little references to other books/ pop culture -- especially when JK Rowling or Harry Potter gets brought up. I also find it refreshing - and challenging in a great way - that the books aren't "translated" or dumbed down in any way, leaving all the British terms and references. It makes them feel authentic and makes the world building even richer. SO GOOD!!
roseybot's review against another edition
4.0
I am mildly disappointed with the end of this book in that I STILL HAVE SO MANY MORE QUESTIONS, but I guess that's what the next book is for? Maybe? AND NOW I HAVE TO BLOODY WAIT UNTIL NEXT SUMMER? *throws book across the room* HOW CAN I WAIT THAT LONG?
mustakarppi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
magsimum_overdrive's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
georgina_bawden's review against another edition
5.0
I think this might be the best of the series. Lots of fun, Peter finds out some interesting snippets of wizarding history, and Beverly Brook gets to be a badass. Also there seemed to be less of the "did I miss a bit?" quality that I find in these books. I listened to this on audible and the narrator is superb - really added to the book for me!
dancing_meercat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
saoki's review against another edition
5.0
In Which We Learn More About Fae and it's just as mysterious and confusing as you'd expect. Which is grand, of course.
In Foxglove Summer PC Grant volunteers to work in a seemingly normal (but high profile) kidnapping in a small town case which slowly changes into the sort of weird stuff the Folly is there to deal with. It shines both in the small town policing side and through the fact that Peter has to work this one out by himself, since he can't rely on Leslie being the voice of reason anymore. A nice bit of character growth for him.
And do I have to keep saying that Ben Aaronovitch knows his way around a story? Well he does. This book is a delight to read, fun, smart and interesting. What I call unputdownable. Actually, I should say this is the 3rd book in this series I read in as many days, so maybe the whole thing is my kind of catnip.
In Foxglove Summer PC Grant volunteers to work in a seemingly normal (but high profile) kidnapping in a small town case which slowly changes into the sort of weird stuff the Folly is there to deal with. It shines both in the small town policing side and through the fact that Peter has to work this one out by himself, since he can't rely on Leslie being the voice of reason anymore. A nice bit of character growth for him.
And do I have to keep saying that Ben Aaronovitch knows his way around a story? Well he does. This book is a delight to read, fun, smart and interesting. What I call unputdownable. Actually, I should say this is the 3rd book in this series I read in as many days, so maybe the whole thing is my kind of catnip.