Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by incipientdreamer
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Sapphic noir fantasy by C.L. Polk and with THAT cover?!
Move over Destiel because there's a new ship in town! This was such a great, short novella. Sapphic noir fantasy, think Supernatural but set in the 1930s. It's honestly everything I used to love about Supernatural, the writing is wonderful. I loved the references to queer nightclubs and the fashion from the 30s. The atmosphere was perfectly in line with the demon-hunting private investigators and Faustian bargains with demons. While the start was a bit shaky, C. L. Polk was quick to assert their storytelling skills by building up the most precious love story. The payoff was great, especially that moment when the title of the book is mentioned!
Move over Destiel because there's a new ship in town! This was such a great, short novella. Sapphic noir fantasy, think Supernatural but set in the 1930s. It's honestly everything I used to love about Supernatural, the writing is wonderful. I loved the references to queer nightclubs and the fashion from the 30s. The atmosphere was perfectly in line with the demon-hunting private investigators and Faustian bargains with demons. While the start was a bit shaky, C. L. Polk was quick to assert their storytelling skills by building up the most precious love story. The payoff was great, especially that moment when the title of the book is mentioned!