Review: #710
Title: Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief
Series: Theophilus Grey - 1st book
Author: Catherine Jinks
Read Before: no
Comments: Theophilus Grey follows the titular Linkboy in the streets of old London, where he makes a living escorting people in the night safely to wherever they want to go. In addition to that, he uses his position to gain intelligence to sell. It is a lighthearted story, with some relatively darker moments. While it mentions a few fantasy creatures, it never strays towards the unbelievable and there is always a rational reason. Philo, as the protagonist likes to be known, is a charming and honest character. His interactions with his team and also with the stranger he meets one night are the highlights of the novel. While the writing can dawdle on things that are insignificant and doesn’t add much to the plot, it paints a vivid picture of what living in this London would have been like. It is a solid story in the end and a happy ending.
Rating: 6/10