nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? No
2.25
Moderate: Ableism, Drug abuse, Blood, Racism, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Death, Violence, Alcoholism, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
micaelamariem's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Finally! A book I actually enjoyed!! Comeuppance Served Cold is set an alternative 1920s Seattle centered on a magical heist and, well, comeuppance. There are explorations of power and prejudice and the combination of hate and fear. Though it’s a short novella, there is a lot packed in and I would love to read more within this universe—like the fair folk, which played a big role even if they never appear on page. The world-building was phenomenal for such a short tale and it helped me truly imagine this world as it could be.
There were some parts that dragged on a bit for me—mostly the description of the houses—but for the most part it kept my rapt attention. Just note trigger warnings like racism and attempted SA.
There were some parts that dragged on a bit for me—mostly the description of the houses—but for the most part it kept my rapt attention. Just note trigger warnings like racism and attempted SA.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Blood, Addiction, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Gun violence, Hate crime, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Car accident
e_flah's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Comeuppance Served Cold was a fast-paced fantasy mystery that was fun to watch unfold. I really liked the historical urban fantasy setting of late 1920s Seattle with magic. The ways magic was used to make power imbalances even more apparent was incredibly well done. I would happily read another story set in this universe.
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Hate crime
crystalisreading's review
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Kidnapping
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