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quietjenn's review
4.0
So utterly delightful. I would happily spend more time with these characters (and maybe am a wee bit sad that it's not an option).
jbrooxd's review
4.0
I am thoroughly enjoying this entire fantasy world (Snowspelled, Spellswept)! I found more frustration in this one than the other two because of the gender issues of the time - the main character was at the whim of the adults around her and the one who should have protected her hid in his study to protect his own interests. Aggravating! But the ending was quite satisfying! (LGBTQ)
clarabooksit's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bookwyrmknits's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
This is another fun short story by Stephanie Burgis, this one probably set in the same universe as her Harwood Spellbook series (though I didn't see any obvious links to when it would be in that series' timeline). Very enjoyable sapphic short story.
pers's review
4.0
A charming, utterly delightful little tale.
I fell for Agatha Tremain right off the bat, and when I realised that no, I wasn't imagining it, Burgis actually was going to go there (something I didn't dare to hope since I know how heteronormative stories set in this period tend to be), I got the biggest grin on my face!
I fell for Agatha Tremain right off the bat, and when I realised that no, I wasn't imagining it, Burgis actually was going to go there (something I didn't dare to hope since I know how heteronormative stories set in this period tend to be), I got the biggest grin on my face!
epaulettes's review
5.0
Despite being a very short story, this felt complete. The setup had a familiar, Diana-Wynne-Jones-y feel—a magical child is held back by neglectful/outright abusive guardians, but begins to reach their potential when they take their destiny into their own hands. What made this "the kids are alright" moral fresh was the queerness of our heroine. The guardians have bought into harmful traditions, and are ready to drag Agatha down with them. But with love and self-belief on her side, Agatha rejects what's done & changes the game for herself and for "the next generation." It's a very, very satisfying read.
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