Ordinary Monsters

I very much enjoyed Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro. The characters were well developed, and the author created a remarkable atmosphere. I also appreciated the author's richly detailed writing style, which transported me to London in the 1800s. I loved the backstory provided for Marber and Alice, and I am hopeful that the next book will provide further background on the other characters. Book one did not end on a cliffhanger, which I appreciate, but provided information on the adventure to come in book two.

The story moves at a moderate pace, switching back and forth between the past and present to give context to the characters and events. I found the writing engaging enough that the shifting pace didn't bother me.