Reviews

Der Wächter von London: Roman by Benedict Jacka

wyvernfriend's review against another edition

4.0

Alex has to choose between several nasty choices. None are good, all will lose him people.

marielle_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

3.5

aninnocuousbunny's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5

geasha1m's review against another edition

4.0

the standout of the series.

hannahelizabooks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

In this volume of the series I think we finally get enough backstory filled in that the character of Alex Versus is now a tangible thing.  He is flawed, but above that, he is a survivor.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

noamberg's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark sad tense fast-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

4.0

zieglera's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

joshuacaps's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

fairfax512's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5