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greymalkin's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Delightful! I loved that the main characters felt as smart as they were supposed to be, and that the other characters had more depth & complexity than is often found in historical romances (hemmed in by the need to portray stereotypes of the day). As a science-nerd I really enjoyed the very plausible portrayal of building up the telegraph network and the character system.
I really enjoyed how the two main characters helped each other grow and supported each other. The physical attraction was only part of their attraction to each other. This book also had a lovely example of longing for each other that didn't splash over into negative effects on other people (such as lashing out in ill temper, making stupid decisions, getting unreasonably jealous, being unable to think of anyone else, etc).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Classism and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexism
kyeruhh's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Colonisation, Religious bigotry, Classism, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia
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