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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I got this because I liked the cover from the SPFBO contest.
This has exactly the kind of romance that I like, where it's super slow-burning, but the characters already knew each other so it still doesn't feel like a poor life choice. And it's in another one of those pseudo-regency/early-1900's-but-with-magic! settings, which are always a love-it-or-hate-it affair with me. The will-they-won't-they also had enough justification that
I really enjoyed the humanity of every character. Everybody obviously had their own goals and motivations, and obviously worked towards them. But most people also had a basic, fundamental empathy, so I didn't have to worry about Hetta having a Fitz-like sobfest through the middle portion.
For my own personal bugbear, it had a reasonable response to women's roles in the universe. Not incredibly well-justified, but it was fleshed out enough for me to not angrily demand why the world was a certain way.
I guess my only complaint is that it ended up having really small stakes. I kept thinking it would ramp up, and it didn't. But it was also consistent with the way the story was set up, so eh. Just my general dislike of small scale books speaking, I guess.
I'd like to pick up the next one after I make it through all of these library books!
This has exactly the kind of romance that I like, where it's super slow-burning, but the characters already knew each other so it still doesn't feel like a poor life choice. And it's in another one of those pseudo-regency/early-1900's-but-with-magic! settings, which are always a love-it-or-hate-it affair with me. The will-they-won't-they also had enough justification that
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I wasn't too mad with it taking the whole book to resolve.I really enjoyed the humanity of every character. Everybody obviously had their own goals and motivations, and obviously worked towards them. But most people also had a basic, fundamental empathy, so I didn't have to worry about Hetta having a Fitz-like sobfest through the middle portion.
For my own personal bugbear, it had a reasonable response to women's roles in the universe. Not incredibly well-justified, but it was fleshed out enough for me to not angrily demand why the world was a certain way.
I guess my only complaint is that it ended up having really small stakes. I kept thinking it would ramp up, and it didn't. But it was also consistent with the way the story was set up, so eh. Just my general dislike of small scale books speaking, I guess.
I'd like to pick up the next one after I make it through all of these library books!
This is one of those reads that just fits the bill. It’s not an OMG story. It’s not terrible. It’s just solid.
That said, I did enjoy it overall. I really liked Hetta. A feminist before the word had meaning. I love Wyn (sp?). Both are great characters. The magic system is unique. But we don’t learn a ton. I’d like to know more.
This was free for audible plus users and gave us a sneak peak at number 2 at the end. Book 2 is not included, but did make me want to add it to my wish list for a possible future purchase.
That said, I did enjoy it overall. I really liked Hetta. A feminist before the word had meaning. I love Wyn (sp?). Both are great characters. The magic system is unique. But we don’t learn a ton. I’d like to know more.
This was free for audible plus users and gave us a sneak peak at number 2 at the end. Book 2 is not included, but did make me want to add it to my wish list for a possible future purchase.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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I'm still seeking out new fantasy series to read, and this one was definitely up my alley. It's set in your usual old-fashioned-version-of-England-with-magic (or anyway somewhere England-ish, I think the author is from New Zealand). Our heroine left home years ago to study magic and work in the theatre, gasp, scandalous! but now she is heading home because her father has died and a new Lord must be chosen (magically). Lots of secrets and mysteries and hijinks and a lil romance ensue, which is just how I like it. There's also a lot of good (and funny) family stuff here, which I look forward to seeing more of in the rest of the series. A-.
I'm still seeking out new fantasy series to read, and this one was definitely up my alley. It's set in your usual old-fashioned-version-of-England-with-magic (or anyway somewhere England-ish, I think the author is from New Zealand). Our heroine left home years ago to study magic and work in the theatre, gasp, scandalous! but now she is heading home because her father has died and a new Lord must be chosen (magically). Lots of secrets and mysteries and hijinks and a lil romance ensue, which is just how I like it. There's also a lot of good (and funny) family stuff here, which I look forward to seeing more of in the rest of the series. A-.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A