Genre: Urban Fantasy
Setting: London
First line: "It was a slow day, so I was reading a book at my desk and seeing into the future."
(My new favorite) main character: Alex Verus, diviner, mage, and owner of a shop in Camden Town called The Arcana Emporium. He's quick-witted and resourceful, and he can see into the future, or at least several possibilities of it. He also has a talent for staying alive. Which is a good thing considering he's not on great terms with the Council of Mages. (Even though they sometimes need his help.) The dark mages don't like him much either, but he's never let that stop him yet.
My thoughts: This is an awesome urban fantasy read. It's well-plotted, fast-paced and fun, with cool magic, an intriguing mystery and lots of suspense; there's plenty of great secondary characters, too. In fact, there isn't anything I didn't like about this book. Jacka has created a world I can't wait to visit again. Which is why I'm off to the library to check out the second books in this series.
Happy Reading!
Hi Lark. The first sentence of this book and your review have me hooked. I am going to read this. I have read and enjoyed urban fantasy books in the past and reading Fated is a good way to get back into the genre. You have an excellent blog and have reminded me that I have thought about going to the fiction section of the library and choosing a book from the A section or the J section. You can come up with some gems that way that you never would have found otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes find the best books to read just wandering the stacks! Thanks for your comments, Kathy. :)
DeleteI'm interested in this series, too. Your thoughts convinced me!
ReplyDelete:D yay.
DeleteI love how you allow serendipity to guide your reading! This sounds a little like the Jim Butcher Dresden Files series. Have you read those?
ReplyDeleteI have read those books and there are a lot of similarities between the two series. If you like those, you'll probably like this series, too. :)
DeleteI don't read a lot of urban fantasy, but this one sounds good. I might have to check it out. It's not often one can say there's nothing they didn't like about a book. That's high praise!
ReplyDeleteThis book worked for me. I really liked it a lot. :)
DeleteYou wouldn’t know it by my usual reads but urban fantasy is my favorite genre. I’m adding this one to my list!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it as much as I did! :)
DeleteThat's an interesting premise. I definitely need more recommendations when it comes to reading urban fantasy. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a good urban series to try. It's well-written and fun and I think you'll like the characters.
DeleteI loved the first book in the series and really do need to get caught up with it.
ReplyDeleteI loved this first book, too. How many books are in this series? Nine? I'll race you to the end. :D
DeleteIt was fated that you choose and read this one :)
ReplyDeleteHA! So true. :D
DeleteI think I would like this one!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun read. :)
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