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A review by kashacapetown
The Stranger Times by C.K. McDonnell
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
THE STRANGER TIMES - CK MCDONNELL
This book was an unexpected delight. I had bought it on a whim during a Kindle book sale and had forgotten the description entirely before diving into it. If you like knowing what you’re getting into, here’s what to expect:
A weekly newspaper dedicated to the weird and the wonderful (but mostly the weird), it is the go-to publication for the unexplained and inexplicable. At least that’s their pitch. The reality is less auspicious. When tragedy strikes in Hannah’s first week on the job, The Stranger Times is forced to do some serious investigating.
I LOVED THIS BOOK. It’s an urban fantasy that brings the multiculturalism of a major UK city to life, while having a great story at its core with an even better set of characters.
I won’t give away too much detail, but this is essentially a story about good vs evil, and if you love the idea of the paranormal invading an otherwise normal urban setting, then this is the book for you. The novel manages to strike a balance between having high stakes and witty writing, jumping between different POVs to fully round out the storyline.
It’s irreverent and memorable, but it’s the cast of characters that sealed the deal for me. This made ME want to work at The Stranger Times - despite the craziness that seems to go on there. I’m thoroughly looking forward to the second book in this series. If you’re on the lookout for a new urban fantasy series, I’d highly recommend this one.
Review score: 5/5
TW: Death, violence, alcoholism, suicide
This book was an unexpected delight. I had bought it on a whim during a Kindle book sale and had forgotten the description entirely before diving into it. If you like knowing what you’re getting into, here’s what to expect:
A weekly newspaper dedicated to the weird and the wonderful (but mostly the weird), it is the go-to publication for the unexplained and inexplicable. At least that’s their pitch. The reality is less auspicious. When tragedy strikes in Hannah’s first week on the job, The Stranger Times is forced to do some serious investigating.
I LOVED THIS BOOK. It’s an urban fantasy that brings the multiculturalism of a major UK city to life, while having a great story at its core with an even better set of characters.
I won’t give away too much detail, but this is essentially a story about good vs evil, and if you love the idea of the paranormal invading an otherwise normal urban setting, then this is the book for you. The novel manages to strike a balance between having high stakes and witty writing, jumping between different POVs to fully round out the storyline.
It’s irreverent and memorable, but it’s the cast of characters that sealed the deal for me. This made ME want to work at The Stranger Times - despite the craziness that seems to go on there. I’m thoroughly looking forward to the second book in this series. If you’re on the lookout for a new urban fantasy series, I’d highly recommend this one.
Review score: 5/5
TW: Death, violence, alcoholism, suicide