Foxglove Summer (Rivers of London, #5)
Foxglove Summer (Rivers of London, #5)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Herefordshire, England • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch, police officer and wizard-in-training Peter Grant investigates a disappearance in rural Herefordshire. Away from the familiar streets of London, Peter encounters new magical challenges and local folklore while trying to uncover the truth. The novel is part of the Rivers of London series.
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Review Roundup
Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch is praised for its engaging plot and humorous writing, which continues the adventures of Peter Grant in a rural setting. Fans enjoy the novel's blend of magic and procedural drama. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the shift from London to the countryside disorienting. Overall, it's a solid addition to the series.
Who Should Read Foxglove Summer (Rivers of London, #5)?
A reader who enjoys Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch will likely appreciate urban fantasy with a blend of procedural detective work and supernatural elements. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere or Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files series will find this book engaging for its witty prose and imaginative world-building.
61,610 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Herefordshire, England • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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