Susan's Reviews > City of Spores

You had me at fungus infused city… um, what? Weird but true. This mushroom-dusted setting with its spore soaked air instantly drew me in. Fungus everywhere? Mushroom mimics? The general WTF of it all had me wanting to know more. Then there’s an outcast detective, social injustice, and dark secrets to be uncovered. Yes, please!

This book has a bohemian, artistic feel, especially as the story develops. Without getting into spoilers, it leans into hard boiled detective territory with an eerie spin and enough twists to keep it fresh.

Personal preference: I’m usually put off by violence and some scenes were a bit much for me. It’s a gritty city and violence fits the situations, but my own concern tends to pull me out of a story when characters are badly beaten and still limping along.

Overall, this is a fascinating story. I’ll recommend it to friends and likely read it again at some point.