2023-01-22

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Even Though I Knew the End, by C. L. Polk (fantasy prose, 2022)

"I was a child when Haraniel first came to me. They watched over me for years. Just a thought away. I understood what they were eventually and what they hoped I would do for them. And I did. I offered to be their host."

Blurb: A disgraced warlock and her angel-possessed girlfriend get pulled into a serial killing mystery in Chicago, only to discover things are not what they appear.

Why is it worth your time?: It's good! Short, snappy, with a solid bittersweet ending. The angels in this book tend towards the more eldritch side.

Plural Tags: nonhumans [angels], metaphysical, switching, abuse not mentioned, possession

Content Warnings: This is a murder mystery, so people die badly in it! Others involve spoilers; see comments.

Accessibility Notes: Available in paper, ebook, and audio formats.

Misc. Notes: Won a Nebula! Also nominated for a bunch of other awards.