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Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling
2 reviews
stephaniejo's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
1.5
Gaslamp fantasy would be a favorite genre of mine, if it weren't for the constant reminder of the plight of women during this time. I was expecting magical faeries and fantastical stories but got the R-word, abuse and imbalance of power instead. I didn't expect that with this type of anthology. The first short story was the best and I would give it 4 stars. The subsequent stories were not great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
rubyhosh's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Child death, Toxic relationship, and Suicide
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