Blitz 2022 Literature
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Blitz is an urban fantasy novel by Daniel O’Malley, and it is the third installment in the Checquy Files series. The series centers on a secret organization called the Chequy, which battles various supernatural forces in Britain. In “Blitz”, the book introduces new characters, with only a brief appearance by the protagonist from the first novel, Myfanwy Thomas. So, is the book any good? I simply don’t have the desire to invest the time and effort in crafting a review for something I didn’t enjoy. So yes, I felt that Blitz was good and can easily recommend it and the Checquy series in general. Daniel O’Malley composes “Blitz” of two interwoven storylines. one narrative takes place in 1940, following three Checquy operatives during the historical Blitz bombing campaign in London. The other story centers around Lynette Brins, a modern-day librarian, who discovers her supernatural powers and the Checquy organization draws her into their world. The novel’s primary mystery lies in how these two storylines are connected. I found the story of “Blitz” to be captivating and the conclusion satisfying. However, the author devotes a significant portion of the book to developing the mythology and rules of the Checquy universe. This could be a sign that the author, Daniel O’Malley, has more stories to tell in this series. While I appreciate the detail, I also noticed that some urban fantasy authors are able to build their worlds in a more nuanced and natural way. In summary, “Blitz” is a well-written novel, but it does not quite reach the heights of the series opener, “The Rook.”
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