Even Though I Knew the End

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C. L. Polk

A USA Today Bestseller!Winner of the Nebula Award!Finalist for the Hugo Award!Finalist for the World Fantasy Award! A New York Times Best Romance of 2022!C. L. Polk turns their considerable powers to a fantastical noir with Even Though I Knew the End.“Eerie, sharp, and fiercely bittersweet.” —The New York TimesA magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her life. This sapphic period piece will dazzle anyone looking for mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, or all of the above.An exiled augur who sold her soul to save her brother's life is offered one last job before serving an eternity in hell. When she turns it down, her client sweetens the pot by offering up the one payment she can't resist—the chance to have a future where she grows old with the woman she loves. To succeed, she is given three days to track down the White City Vampire, Chicago's most notorious serial killer. If she fails, only hell and heartbreak await.

Fantasy

Lgbtq+

Romance

Paranormal

Urban Fantasy

Magic

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Author

C. L. Polk

Pages

144

Publisher

Tor Publishing Group

Published Date

2022-11-08

ISBN

1250849454 9781250849458

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"I’d probably say this is closer to 3.5 stars but decided to be generous because it was a very unique and fun read! Thought it was an interesting concept and I’m not sure how I feel about the ending lol."

Skye Edelson-Bennett

"Finished July 4th. A lovely little story. "

Nikki Nienhaus

"A lighthearted easy read. There are a lot of religious themes mixed with modern ideas all set in the 1920's with a Supernatural vibe. The dialogue was good and the characters OK if you don't think too hard about them. Though I didn't see the point of the story, it ended almost exactly where it had started with a cost that she wouldn't have gotten if she'd not done anything. I also think everyone reconciled a little to easily. It was a nice palette cleanser if you get what I mean. Especially if you're reading heavier books. But otherwise not really my thing."

Sarah

"Not as good as I’d hoped it’d be but all the period slang and fashion fun"

Moze J

"This book really throws you right into the action and I loved it! It features period-typical sexism and homophobia which I usually hate reading but this book showed it in a different light. It really allowed the joy that comes from love to shine through despite what society believes and made me love this book even more. I came for the gay love story and stayed for a protagonist with a fascinating backstory and a hugely fun Chicago dialect. Her and her love for her girlfriend and her brother was so touching and made me truly fall in love with this story. Besides the characters, the world building in this book was breathtaking. I loved learning the rules of the magical societies in this universe and it made the mystery that much more compelling as it felt like I was figuring out the world and the murders at the same. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves sapphic love stories and is fascinated with magical worlds. "

Lauren Fahrner

"This book was a fun read! Fast paced and lots of action, they took it in a direction I wasn’t expecting but I ended up really enjoying the plot! The end had me in tears. I loved the old fashioned slangs and the outfits and settings! I also loved the strong female leads! this book will hold a special place in my heart ❤️ "