Half-human, half-fae, and wholly stubborn, a down-on-her-luck private investigator is dragged back into a world she tried to leave. A dying command, a deadly mystery, and San Francisco’s hidden courts of Faerie await. Rosemary and Rue blends noir mood with fae magic in a sharp, character-driven debut.
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In Rosemary and Rue, did you enjoy an urban fantasy detective navigating supernatural crime in a modern city?
If you loved the way October Daye solves supernatural mysteries in Rosemary and Rue while juggling complex fae politics, you'll be hooked by Peter Grant's adventures investigating magical crimes in the heart of London. Like October, Peter is a relatable outsider trying to navigate hidden magical societies, with a compelling blend of action, danger, and dry humor.
In Rosemary and Rue, did you enjoy a goal-driven plot centered around a supernatural investigation?
If October's relentless pursuit of justice and her personal mission in Rosemary and Rue kept you turning pages, you'll find Harry Dresden's race to solve magical murders just as gripping in Storm Front. Both books feature a protagonist who must solve a supernatural mystery under pressure, often risking everything to protect both worlds.
In Rosemary and Rue, did you enjoy a protagonist with questionable ethics navigating a hidden supernatural world?
If you appreciated October Daye's complicated morals and the way she bends the rules to survive in Rosemary and Rue, you'll love Verity Price in Discount Armageddon. Verity also walks a fine line between duty and personal ethics as she contends with monsters and her own family's shadowy traditions, making tough choices in a world full of grey areas.
In Rosemary and Rue, did you enjoy detailed worldbuilding of hidden magical societies?
If you enjoyed the intricate, hidden fae politics and lore woven into San Francisco in Rosemary and Rue, you'll be fascinated by the secret magical Houses of Manhattan in An Unkindness of Magicians. Howard crafts a layered, dangerous urban world where alliances and betrayals lurk around every corner, much like the fae courts Toby navigates.
In Rosemary and Rue, did you enjoy a strong, complex female protagonist surviving supernatural dangers?
If October Daye's resilience, vulnerability, and determination in Rosemary and Rue drew you in, you'll connect with Kate Daniels as she faces off against shapeshifters, necromancers, and magic-warped Atlanta. Both heroines are tough, deeply human, and must rely on their wits and strength to protect those they care about.
