4.55 AVERAGE


It wasn't hitting. It read like every other fantasy romance just way quicker so there was no build up. 
adventurous funny mysterious
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

The angst, the magic, the adventure, the descriptions, everything felt so beautiful and real. I cried, I laughed, I gasped. 

I could not get enough of Umbriel's moments of bloodthirsty protectiveness of Lyra. I felt my heart tumble over realizing when he fell for her, and I wanted to shake her for not realizing it and being convinced that he didn't care. I loved how loyal she was to Tam and my heart broke over her father's mistreatment of her. 

I could read a hundred books about Lyra and Umbriel. Like the book could just be describing the mundane parts of life together, without a single adventure, and I would still eat it up with a spoon. 

I think Lucia Laurence is easily a new favorite author. 
adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous emotional 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: Yes