A review by jenglandk
Rook by William Ritter

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

What a wonderful addition to the beloved Jackaby series by Ritter! I read this as a standalone and while I really enjoyed elements of the tale (paranormal creatures, rich characters, laugh out loud scenes, etc.) I really wish I would have read this after reading the series it was meant to chronologically follow. I think readers who do not miss out on caring about the key relationships, and since the whole motive behind solving the mystery is rooted in preexisting relationships, those are pretty important to feel as a reader. Lastly, I echo everyone’s comps to Sherlock x Supernatural! 

Thank you to NetGalley, William Ritter, and Algonquin Young Readers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!