This or That Reading Challenge discussion

This: A novel set in or around a theatre.
That: A novel set in or around the movie industry.

For this challenge I chose This: A novel set in or around a theatre, for which I read The Somnambulist: A Novel by Jonathan Barnes. It's a fantasy novel about an aging magician named Moon, still performing, but without the passion from earlier in their career. Moon gets involved in a murder investigation, and using the keen observational skills honed from years on stage, proceeds to try and unravel the mystery. Being a fantasy novel though, there is actual magic happening, and the murder mystery is anything but normal. I generally enjoyed it. The story took some creative turns, although I felt there were some potential missed opportunities. 3 3/4 stars.

I'm still working on it but I've been reading Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters for This. It's been an interesting book. I definitely recommend it, especially for the month of June as it does explore bisexual/lesbian relationships.