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'Good Guys' by Steven Brust is a departure from his usual style, presenting a detective novel set in a hidden magical world in the present day. The story follows a self-contained private investigator named Donovan who works for one of the two magical societies, the Foundation. The plot revolves around Donovan chasing a killer of bad people, blurring the lines between good and bad as the story unfolds in a morally ambiguous space. The narrative flows chronologically with multiple points of view, creating a captivating tale that keeps readers engaged without the need to skip chapters.
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Save:'The Rook' by Daniel O'Malley follows the story of Myfanwy Thomas, a high-ranking operative in a secret government agency called The Checquy, who wakes up with amnesia surrounded by dead bodies. She discovers letters left by her former self guiding her through her identity and role in the agency, while also dealing with internal threats and a dangerous enemy. The plot is a mix of supernatural elements, mystery, and humor, set in an alternate London where paranormal forces are kept hidden by the agency.
The writing style of 'The Rook' is described as engaging and clever, with a first-person narrator who has had her memory wiped but leaves letters for her successor, providing detailed incluing for the reader. The characters are rounded and interesting, the plot is deftly handled, and the book is seen as an origins story that sets the stage for future installments in the series, promising more depth and development in the Checquy Files universe.
Dear You, The body you are wearing used to be mine. The scar on the inner left thigh is there because I fell out of a tree and impaled my leg at the age of nine. The filling in the far left tooth on t...
