Reviews

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

mollymoll44's review against another edition

4.75

So fun. So good. So much happened but it was still somehow great pacing. Sometimes I just want a fast adventure that hits me with some action, romance, magic, surprises, and somehow in 129 pages this did all that. I will definitely be revisiting this story.

dmsullivan's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved listening to this novella! If you're interested in Supernatural and/or Good Omens, angels and demons, Chicago 1940's noir, with a kick-ass lesbian detective as our main character, you might enjoy this one! 

bookdragonkatie's review

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this! So much happed in this novella and yet it didn’t feel rushed or abrupt at all. Highly recommend!

ishouldreadthat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

emilyb_chicago's review

5.0

An urban fantasy private eye story set in Chicago in the 30s. The fast paced short story has a jolt of heart when the main character moves through her search. The tone is so well done from an angle rarely told, that I didn’t mind the liberal use of “doll”. Highly recommend this lovely, complete story that is short only in pages/time and not in heart. The audio is well done and I highly recommend taking it in that way.

barbaradiniz's review against another edition

3.0

The world-building is amazing, but I felt it lacked in execution. The ending felt rushed.

elena_a's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

heathersbooks100's review against another edition

4.25

On one hand, a captivating, beautifully written and heartfelt mystery in a rich atmosphere and uniquely engaging world building. 
On the other hand, why would you hurt me this way. 

arosekills's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

letsgolesbians's review against another edition

challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Sexism, Homophobia, and Blood