A review by doomluz
Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I thought this had a lot of potential. I love fairy tales and twists/retellings of fairy tales. I love how the Pied Piper was used as a horror/urban legend figure like Bloody Mary or Candyman. I like how the setting and history of Chicago are central to the story. And I like how it connects fairy tales to real life violence.
The main character is unlikable and feels like a stereotypical cop. She prioritizes her work to the detriment of her health and other relationships. She drinks coffee every moment and eats almost no food, which bothered me more than it probably should have. The main issue with her is how problematic she is as a police officer. The end tries to explain why she's considered a trigger happy cop, but it still doesn't explain the fact that she says she beat an inmate just because she was angry.
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