<blockquote><b><i>“Monsters are easy, Miss Rook. They're monsters. But a monster in a suit? That's basically just a wicked man, and a wicked man is a more dangerous thing by far.” </i></b></blockquote> Such a delightful, fun and entertaining read ! I devoured in a night and I just couldn't put it down until I was finished. A crossover between BBC Sherlock and a paranormal Victorian romance, with charming, witty character, a delicious, atmospheric mystery and supernatural mythology that, though filled with the usual types (werewolves, ghosts, fairies, goblins, banshees, etc.), felt fresh and captivating. Abigail Rook, our MC, manages to be the perfect balance between a sensible, strong woman, and a clumsy, 'i-have-no-idea-what-i'm-doing', compassionated character. Her chemistry and dynamic with Jackaby, our paranormal detective, is both hilarious and balanced. They complement each other well and the bickering is on point. I also like that they are not a romantic pair, and that works perfectly here. That's not to say there isn't any romance here - there's a budding attraction between two sets of characters, that not only are very well developed but feels natural and sweet and builds an expectation for the next installments. The secondary characters are also interesting, and the dynamics between the main duo and they are also funny and work well within the story, they all have their role. I enjoyed the mystery, the dark tone it gave the novel, though the resolution was obvious halfway through. It didn't bother me, though, because I was so charmed by the characters, so engrossed in the world, that I wanted to see what was going to happen regardless. Though it's a series of books and the ending leaves hints of possible future storylines for our characters, it's a self-contained story, and it can be read as a standalone. I'll definitely be continuing with the sequels and can't wait to get my hands on them.