Who Would Like This Book:
If you love urban fantasy with a twist of sly wit, secret societies, and parallel time periods, Blitz will be right up your alley. The story cleverly juggles two timelines - modern day and WWII London - each with strong, compelling protagonists and a plot full of red herrings, surprises, and supernatural intrigue. Fans of The Rook and Stiletto will relish the witty dialogue, imaginative world-building, and rich character development. Even if WWII stories aren't usually your thing, the fresh perspective here makes it feel new and exciting. Perfect for readers who enjoy spy thrillers blended with the fantastical.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the alternating chapter structure made the plot a bit confusing or disrupted the flow, especially since the two timelines are only loosely connected. If you dislike info-dumps, you might get bogged down in the world-building details. And if you're looking for stories heavily featuring returning favorites from earlier books, you might miss some of those main characters. Certain action clichés and the way the two stories are woven together might feel unnecessary or frustrating to those who prefer a more straightforward narrative.
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Blitz (The Checquy Files) by Daniel O'Malley features two intertwined narratives set in different time periods: World War II London and modern-day Britain. The stories follow intriguing protagonists involved in a supernatural espionage organization known as the Checquy. While the connection between the two plots may seem clear, it is found to be largely irrelevant, disrupting the flow for some readers. However, the captivating characters and unique perspectives on historical events, alongside a blend of supernatural elements, make the book an engaging read, especially for fans of the series.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains medium content warnings, including themes of war, violence, and moral dilemmas.
From The Publisher:
In this historical fantasy, a new recruit to the most powerful supernatural intelligence agency on Earth is accused of going rogue-and must go on the run to clear her name. September, 1940. Three women of the Checquy, the secret organization tasked with protecting Britain from supernatural threats, stand in the sky above London and see German aircraft approach. Forbidden by law to interfere, all they can do is watch as their city is bombed. Until Pamela, the most sensible of them, breaks all the rules and brings down a Nazi bomber with her bare hands. The three resolve to tell no one about it, but they soon learn that a crew member is missing from the downed bomber. Charred corpses are discovered in nearby houses and it becomes apparent that the women have unwittingly unleashed a monster.
Through a city torn by the Blitz, the friends must hunt the enemy before he kills again. Their task will take them from the tunnels of the Underground to the halls of power, where they will discover the secrets that a secret organization must keep even from itself.
Today. Lynette Binns, a librarian with a husband and child, is a late recruit to the Checquy, having discovered only as an adult her ability to electrify everyday objects with her touch. After completing her training, she is assigned to examine a string of brutal murders and quickly realizes that all bear the unmistakable hallmark of her own unique power. Unable to provide an alibi and determined to prove her innocence, she flees, venturing into the London underworld to find answers. But now she is prey, being tracked by her own frighteningly capable comrades.
As Lyn fights off powered thugs and her own vengeful colleagues, she will find that the solution to the murders and to the mystery of her own past lies in the events of World War II, and the covert actions of three young women during the Blitz.
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