My Goodreads review: A Subtle Agency

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A Subtle Agency by Graeme Rodaughan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I was torn between giving this one 3 stars (this is a first novel, & sometimes the writing is a little rough) or 4 stars (the worldbuilding is remarkable, & the action is very well choreographed). Finally settled on 4 -- simply because reading this is the next best thing to streaming a dark fantasy action movie directly through your brain.

There are plenty of detailed, plot-heavy reviews available for this novel, so I'll stick to listing a few of my favorite features: vampires, ancient Egypt as origin of vampires (not a unique idea, but carefully set in a time period where little is known) , kick-A female villain, well thought out method of equalizing human defenders & their vampire enemies, extensive secret history, military detail done well but not overdone, frequent stretches of nonstop action. Seriously, the pages turn / click almost effortlessly after the first couple of chapters.

This is a light but compulsively entertaining start to a lengthy series, recommended for urban fantasy enthusiasts who like their vampires dark & alien rather than redeemable & romantic.



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