A review by htbaumtree
The Fall of the House of Cabal by Jonathan L. Howard

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Not my favorite Cabal book, but I don't think there's any other way this series could have ended. It was a fun romp per usual, and I laughed out loud many times, and I was delighted to see the subtle ways these characters have grown over 5 books and several short stories. I will say: Howard's work often has a streak of "this was written by a cishet white Englishman", and the streak in this book was wider than in the past, hence 4 stars where I might have put 4.5. But it tends to stay in the margins and the characters are a delight, with intricate plots that feel almost fated. A decent end to a very enjoyable series.