Storm Front Limited Edition

The Dresden Files is one of those series held in hallowed regard by the SFF community, but previously I had struggled to get going in it. This was my second attempt at the first book in the series and I am glad I persevered. The combination of a wizard and PI is an intriguing one and the book leans heavily on its noir background. The fantastical elements do help lift it out of occasionally tropey territory. Dresden himself is a likeable protagonist and even if the first person perspective is initially a little jarring it settles into an easy to read style.

Urban fantasy is a big genre these days, largely driven by the YA market. It is actually quite nice to read an adult fantasy book with this setup. Everyone who has recommended the series to me says it only improves as you get further along. Having warmed up to this first book I have to admit I am now looking forward to where it takes me.

On a side note - the Grim Oak Press edition I am lucky enough to own is a gorgeous presentation of this. The artwork is spectacular and the leatherbound book is an object of great beauty.