Reviews

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

ninaskokoro's review against another edition

5.0

magical magical MAGICAL AAAA SOO GOOD the chemistry between the two leads was so! and the world and use of magic was so interesting. i really just love a good book with yearning i swear

hannahhbic's review against another edition

5.0

Definitely New Adult. I loved that the protag doesn't know a single thing about magic and that his education isn't up in your face, it's quite natural. Robin's chronic pain (via a curse) was quite relatable as a disabled person myself. The chemistry between the leads starts super slow but builds up to a wonderful crescendo. Definitely a great adult addition to my "HP Alternatives" shelf.

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Thank you to NetGalley for preview versions of both the ebook and the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

st3llz's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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? No

4.5

emilyehogg28's review

lighthearted mysterious tense 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

3.75

owyn's review against another edition

4.0

this book is made for everyone who spent long nights reading gay fanfiction on ao3

cspalmer's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

pearlc's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

meg_leigh's review against another edition

adventurous sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

norahhaughian's review against another edition

I just couldn’t get into the story. At some point, I’d like to try again, but I want to focus on other books for now!

kirbybeaton's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25