Rivers of London might be a bit dark (the writer used to work on Doctor Who, just to give an idea), but the protagonist is a total nerd, and the characters have great chemistry together. Peter Grant and Harry Dresden would get along like a house on fire. And then they'd set a house on fire.
Also, if you like fractured fairy tales, check out Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms by Mercedes Lackey. Though you may have trouble watching Disney movies without thinking about this series.
Also, if you like fractured fairy tales, check out Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms by Mercedes Lackey. Though you may have trouble watching Disney movies without thinking about this series.