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A review by drakaina16
The City by S.C. Mendes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.75
I have had The City on my TBR for at least 2 years, and I'm angry at myself for not having read it sooner. The mashup of noir and horror (noirror?) is a favorite of mine. We get a hard-boiled detective who is so much more than the typical grumpy, gruff protagonist of a noir novel. As well as characters I really cared about, with The City itself being a truly unsettling place. I'm going to read the second book as soon as possible. 4.75 stars