Unfit to Print by K.J. CharlesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
"It was that once upon a time the world had been full of possibility and excitement and wonder, and now it held difficulty and years of toil to come, and defeat after inevitable defeat. And yet here they were, Vikram and Gil, once again making themselves a space in which they could, perhaps, be happy."
Another great KJ Charles story! Just a novella, so it's not as fleshed out plot-wise as I hoped, but I still enjoyed the new characters :)
This is a Victorian murder mystery of sorts, in which British-bred lawyer Vikram Pandey is investigating the disappearance of a poor Indian boy. This leads him to a long-lost friend from school, half-black bookseller and erotica writer Gil Lawless. As always, I appreciate KJ's inclusion of diverse characters, and I think she does it well without over-focusing on that.
Gil and Vik's relationship was well fleshed out for a novella, due in part to their shared history at boarding school. They also have their differences of opinion - Vikram doesn't approve of Gil's profession, etc - and the arguments/compromises make them feel more human than if they got along smoothly.
Thanks to the author for sending me an ARC!
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