Reviews with content warning for Sexism - A Marvellous Light

Gosh, the prose in this book is so beautiful I wish I had been reading a physical copy so I could have a representation of how much I annotated as I read.

Both Robin and Edwin’s perspectives were such joys to read—I loved the character development and adored every social interaction between them and other characters.

The romance was so so sweet 😭 reading these two fall in love 😫 the way they understand each other and care for each other 😭😭😭😭

I love the world building and magic system (cradling is such a cool concept!) I feel that it really shines in the little details of it throughout the book. The mystery twists were also satisfying!

(My singular gripe was that some mishaps in the middle of the book felt a little too easily overcome/solved but that’s it. Honestly, just reading Marske’s prose makes me ascend so I didn’t even care that much lmao)

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was written for me. Interesting magic systems; Edwardian Era; semi-sentient manor houses; (the consequences of) underestimating women; full-on queer romance as central as the mystery/heist.
I was immediately in this world; understood it and loved it.
A lot happens in a short amount of time (a fortnight, really); quick pacing but believable due to the tense circumstances.
Can't wait to read the next.

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adventurous funny mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

I'm surprised I enjoyed this so much because I'm usually not one for historical settings in books but this was a super quick read for me! The magical system isn't hard to understand- I honestly had a harder time with the setting than the fantasy aspects of this book- and I really loved both of the main characters although Robin was my favourite.

I did find the smut a little awkward but it did feel like it got better the more the story progressed so I might chalk the first scene up to Robin and Edwin being kind of goofy themselves.

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adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

A wonderful magical adventure with a really strong queer romance at the heart of it all. Well paced between exciting plot and emotional feeling. I can’t wait to read the second book.

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Oh lordt these BOYS 🥺🥺🥺🥺

I loved this story so much. Robin and Edwin are simply brilliant, and their characters and relationship are written so compellingly. I love the setting, and the magic/fantasy world feels really fun and original. I absolutely cannot recommend this book enough!! Can't wait for the next one 😍😍😍

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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