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emilyrpf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
the_real_al_cal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What can I say that could possibly do justice to this book?
- I was hooked from page one, which doesn't usually happen for me these days.
- The writing is like something out of a Neil Gaiman book (meant in the most respectful and complimentary way possible).
- The writing, particularly the worldbuilding, is some of the most creative I've read in a long time.
- I couldn't predict any of the twists and turns in the story and found myself excitedly kicking my feet during the final conflict.
- The main character is actually clever! His choices always felt sensible, and there was a real sense of what could be lost if he failed.
- The love story is wonderfully beautiful and poignant. It really explores what love is and how it forms connections between people.
I could honestly go on forever. This book is so refreshingly clever, fun, and beautifully written. I genuinely cannot wait to see what adventures Trip Galey comes up with next.
eggbeater's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The world building in this book was phenomenal. It was on par with Neil Gaiman. Certain parts dragged on a little bit, but I was heavily invested in the characters' outcomes.
gavreads's review
5.0
This tale of blossoming 🌈 love between two bound servants - one contracted to a merchant of the Goblin market - the other to a workhouse - was twisty, clever and tricksy in the best possible ways. Trip Galey must have taken a trip to Magical Circle to learn how to do so many sleight of hand tricks. 5 🌟
anonblueberry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andyparr's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thestoryteller's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This was good! Very spooky and we love a revolt.
badlydrawnroy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A solidly fun, gay, fantastical romp through an alternate Victorian London. I liked lots about this but the constant, never ending revelations at the end where various characters are all attempting to double cross each other was unfortunately really tedious rather than a fun heist style conclusion to the tale.