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jenn_bookstitcher's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sadie_slater's review
4.0
Deadly Courtesies is the second in a series of fantasy romance stories, centering on the romance between the introverted inventor Mia and her next-door neighbour, flamboyant necromancer Leander, which Stephanie Burgis is releasing as exclusive ebooks for Patreon subscribers. (The whole series will be available to purchase as a collected ebook or paperback once all four stories have been released on Patreon later this year, if you're interested in reading it but don't want to subscribe.)
The first story, Good Neighbors, was a very short story which covers Mia and Leander's first meeting; the second, Deadly Courtesies, is a novelette in which Leander persuades Mia to accompany him to a necromancers' midnight ball. Mia is a delightful heroine - clever, resourceful and more at home in overalls and workboots than dresses - and they are funny, charming and perfect comfort reading.
The first story, Good Neighbors, was a very short story which covers Mia and Leander's first meeting; the second, Deadly Courtesies, is a novelette in which Leander persuades Mia to accompany him to a necromancers' midnight ball. Mia is a delightful heroine - clever, resourceful and more at home in overalls and workboots than dresses - and they are funny, charming and perfect comfort reading.
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