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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? No
4.0
I liked this one quite a bit. It’s inspiring me to read more of the Lord John books. A little bit adventure, a little bit of historical color, some great characters, a famous (?) battle, the ugliness of war, a peek into Lord John’s dalliances and affairs, and touching on legacy and responsibility with a depth of feeling. It’s not a long or big story, but a little window into one of his adventures and in only the way Diana could write it.
P.S. Some of this book will be confusing even if you have read some of the Outlander series. It’s more of a slice of one year with a lot of little things happening. And there’s references to LJ’s backstory, family history, and one to Jamie Fraser that have nothing really to do with the story in this book. I had to just go with it and trust I would figure it out later, or not. I still enjoyed it.
P.S. Some of this book will be confusing even if you have read some of the Outlander series. It’s more of a slice of one year with a lot of little things happening. And there’s references to LJ’s backstory, family history, and one to Jamie Fraser that have nothing really to do with the story in this book. I had to just go with it and trust I would figure it out later, or not. I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and War
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Blood, and Racism
Minor: Terminal illness
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