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ryan_dm's review
2.0
Not for me. There's some internalised misogyny that needs to be dealt with here. The premise isn't interesting enough to let me overlook the casual cruelty in things like this.
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It took all of Ambrus’s strength to not laugh. Arabella had been married for nigh on four years and had yet to produce offspring. “Dear sister,” he said, “your hostile womb ensures the Grindle bloodline requires me more than it will ever require you.”
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That and the use of 'hussy' made me think this book is a few decades late for its optimal release date.
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It took all of Ambrus’s strength to not laugh. Arabella had been married for nigh on four years and had yet to produce offspring. “Dear sister,” he said, “your hostile womb ensures the Grindle bloodline requires me more than it will ever require you.”
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That and the use of 'hussy' made me think this book is a few decades late for its optimal release date.
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
I received an arc of the book from the publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This debut novel is a truly original fantasy/sci-fi book with steampunk and Victorian vibes. We follow 2 separate timelines for much of the book and see how they come together. The characters are well developed and often morally grey. The plot is intriguing, dark and complex.
This debut novel is a truly original fantasy/sci-fi book with steampunk and Victorian vibes. We follow 2 separate timelines for much of the book and see how they come together. The characters are well developed and often morally grey. The plot is intriguing, dark and complex.
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