kaya217's review
1.0
I said I was going to finish every book I start this year but noooooooo. This one is sooooo very slow. The story isn't well written and the characters are under developed. WNF at page 86.
abutler's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nixicat1's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
afro8921's review
4.0
I really loved the magical realism in this book. There's such a cool blending of magic with the underground railroad conductors. I loved the relationship between Hetty and Benji. It was a marriage of two equals with some gentle surprises that added to the mystery of the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next one!
the_savannahhumphrey's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
faeriedrumsong's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
becandbooks's review
4.0
Trigger warnings:
The Conductors is a fascinating debut and the first story in the Murder and Magic series. Combining elements of history from the true Underground Railway, this is a detective agency-style story with a twist. Slavery and magic are intertwined with a murder mystery, all based in the 1800's, making for an interesting premise of a story.
While the writing style and pacing didn't always feel as fluent or natural as it could have been, Glover presents a solid story with incredible character creation and relationship development. I am incredibly excited to see how Glover's writing develops, as well as where the story Hetty and Benjy is taken. The sequel The Undertakers is due to be released early November 2021.
Spoiler
racism & colourism, slavery discussed, murder, blood & gore depiction, domestic violence, infertility, miscarriage mentioned, pregnancy, scars, physical injuries & burns, death of a mother, father, friend, husband, sister & son, disappearance of a sister, knife violence, fire, torture, kidnapping & captivity, human trafficking, hanging/lynching impliedThe Conductors is a fascinating debut and the first story in the Murder and Magic series. Combining elements of history from the true Underground Railway, this is a detective agency-style story with a twist. Slavery and magic are intertwined with a murder mystery, all based in the 1800's, making for an interesting premise of a story.
While the writing style and pacing didn't always feel as fluent or natural as it could have been, Glover presents a solid story with incredible character creation and relationship development. I am incredibly excited to see how Glover's writing develops, as well as where the story Hetty and Benjy is taken. The sequel The Undertakers is due to be released early November 2021.
Note: Review copy received via NetGalley. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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