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A review by amybraunauthor
Poison City by Paul Crilley
5.0
I went into this novel fairly blind, buying it on a whim while on vacation. The cover looked striking and the premise interested me, so I figured it would be a fun urban fantasy romp. And it is, but it is also so much more.
This is one of the best urban fantasy books I've read in a long time. The world building and voice are striking, the monsters are horrific, the plot is dark and engaging, the action is visceral, and there are more twists than I knew what to do with. I could not stop reading it.
London is a wonderfully broken character. His damaged emotional state and cynicism can be rough, but I found him to be quite compelling. He is easy to understand and relate to, and way stronger than I could ever imagine. I loved Parker and Armitage, though I did find the dog to be a bit too abrasive for my taste.
Every creature and monster was the epitome of terror. I truly cringed at some moments, especially since I literally had no idea where the story would go next. But it was all so expertly crafted that I just had to keep going.
I cannot wait to see where this series goes next. It's a hard find for anyone in North America, but I highly recommend Book Depository readers seek it out and add it to their list, especially if dark urban fantasy is what you love!
This is one of the best urban fantasy books I've read in a long time. The world building and voice are striking, the monsters are horrific, the plot is dark and engaging, the action is visceral, and there are more twists than I knew what to do with. I could not stop reading it.
London is a wonderfully broken character. His damaged emotional state and cynicism can be rough, but I found him to be quite compelling. He is easy to understand and relate to, and way stronger than I could ever imagine. I loved Parker and Armitage, though I did find the dog to be a bit too abrasive for my taste.
Every creature and monster was the epitome of terror. I truly cringed at some moments, especially since I literally had no idea where the story would go next. But it was all so expertly crafted that I just had to keep going.
I cannot wait to see where this series goes next. It's a hard find for anyone in North America, but I highly recommend Book Depository readers seek it out and add it to their list, especially if dark urban fantasy is what you love!