Truth be told, I’m not generally a guy who reads a series. By and large, I like books that stand alone. But I find myself really enjoying Sandman Slim as a character, and this is my favorite read of the series so far.

It’s not extremely complex, so it’s easy to pick up even if it’s been a while since you read the last book. That’s great for me, as it’ll be there when I’m not in the mood to read anything else. The characters are well written and there is far more grey than black and white almost across the board, which keeps things interesting.

I read the second installment as well, but didn’t review it since it would’ve read similarly to my first review of the series. But I’m checking back in to say that it’s getting better by the book. Recommended for anyone who likes magical realism, urban fantasy, and Sam Spade.