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morningsunwildflower's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Really liked to follow along the mysteries, as they are short-ish ones. The characters are based on Holmes and Watson but they are still different enough that I can say I like these in a different way than I like the other Holmes and Watson of this world.
Beware of the explicit details of corpses.
Didn't like how they introduced or used Doyle's trans identity. I'm picky about that so that might not disturb many. Thought it could have been introduced without the dead name, and for that dead name not to be used later on.
Also didn't like how there are two serial killers of women at the same time. There are Supernatural creatures, maybe they could have been killing men...
Beware of the explicit details of corpses.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Medical trauma, Sexism, War, and Suicide
Minor: Transphobia
pvbobrien's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, Blood, Antisemitism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racism, Racial slurs, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Rape, War, Acephobia/Arophobia, Body horror, Cannibalism, Infertility, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts
caramisha's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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? N/A
4.0
This is a modified Sherlock Holmes wingfic. Nowhere else have I heard the word “mantled” so often.
Now, with that understanding… The Angel of the Crows retells a number of Sherlock Holmes stories, interspersed with the investigation into the Jack the Ripper killings. It’s told from the perspective of Dr. J. H. Doyle who has returned to England after being wounded in Afghanistan. I’m not familiar enough with the original Holmes stories to know how similar Addison’s retellings are. Crow, our angelic detective, cannot leave London, which changes how a few of the stories go.
There are angels, demons, vampires, werewolves, hell-hounds. It makes for a very interesting setting: Industrial Revolution Urban Fantasy. I really liked how Addison wrote the otherworldly beings; they each have their own unique cultures. I almost wish that the book had been more about the otherworldly creatures though. I kept expecting Crow would come close to Falling, given how often it was brought up.
I liked Doyle and Crow. They looked at each other and went “you’re the only person who can stand me” and I appreciate that.
Overall, I enjoyed it! If you’re in the mood for a unique Sherlock Holmes retelling, check it out.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and War
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