A review by fay_libris
Nelson & MacIlwraith by K. Sterling

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

(Mostly just some thoughts and notes I took as it's been a while since I read this.)

A queer Murder Mystery with some magic/supernatural. What more can you want?

The beginning part was really great and sucked me right in.

Nelson is a good boy and the FBI are assholes.

The murder scene at the heart of this was beautifully NBC Hannibal-esque. Stunning.

I was really into the beginning but it lost me a bit over the course of the story. Not by much, mind you.

There were a few holes and story jumps I stumbled over. Especially in the last third of the book, which made the immersion and enjoyment a bit more difficult.

The relationship between the two main characters is interesting and I am excited to see how they develop more.
I normally enjoy a slow burn, and while this is not quite it, I still like them.

I am excited to continue this story and find out what will happen!
I hope we get to learn more about the Magick and lore of the world and get a few questions answered.

I do have a feeling that I will enjoy the following books even more!