Queer Literary Loft
Unfortunately despite having always enjoyed this series, the latest offering by the third author to take the reigns fails to pack a punch.
Despite featuring both Lisbeth and Mikael, I often found myself feeling like I didn't recognise them for the cornerstones of this series that they are. I appreciate that a new author is writing these characters but for me, a great writer should keep the flow of the characters going and I didn't honestly feel like that happened in this case.
I also felt the investigative aspect of the story was lacking, and due to the numerous points of view found it quite difficult to follow who was doing what, and where. The writing came across as stilted, often jumping from one viewpoint to another randomly.
Much of the storyline is focused on Lisbeth and Mikael's respective families, which didn't fit with the ‘cracking heads + righting the world' vibe the series has always held.
Overall a disappointing read, that has made me question whether I'd pick the next one up, were there to be one.
I received an arc of this book for review via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review
Unfortunately despite having always enjoyed this series, the latest offering by the third author to take the reigns fails to pack a punch.
Despite featuring both Lisbeth and Mikael, I often found myself feeling like I didn't recognise them for the cornerstones of this series that they are. I appreciate that a new author is writing these characters but for me, a great writer should keep the flow of the characters going and I didn't honestly feel like that happened in this case.
I also felt the investigative aspect of the story was lacking, and due to the numerous points of view found it quite difficult to follow who was doing what, and where. The writing came across as stilted, often jumping from one viewpoint to another randomly.
Much of the storyline is focused on Lisbeth and Mikael's respective families, which didn't fit with the ‘cracking heads + righting the world' vibe the series has always held.
Overall a disappointing read, that has made me question whether I'd pick the next one up, were there to be one.
I received an arc of this book for review via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review