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jojo50's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Racism and Blood
Moderate: Violence
rorikae's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Joan works behind the scenes for The King’s Men, Shakespeare's theater company. She is a skilled craftsperson but she also has the gift of being able to manipulate metal. In this version of Shakespearean London, magic abounds through connections with the Fae world and with Orisha. The human and Fae have lived in relative harmony but Fae attacks are on the rise. Joan gets pulled into the upheaval after she saves the son of a well-off man. But what is causing these issues and how can Joan help to set them right?
Williams has created an engaging world that takes the reality of Shakespearean London and injects it with a little bit of magic and Fae political intrigue. Joan is instantly likable and it's both fun and fascinating to follow along on her adventures. A historical note at the end helps to showcase how Williams seamlessly weaves the reality of that time (including real people) with magical worldbuilding. I also really appreciate how she pulls on Shakespeare's plays to fill out the Fae lore. This is an excellent start to a new series and one that I will definitely be following.
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny
avacadosocks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Cannibalism
Minor: Alcohol
heather667's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, and Pandemic/Epidemic
probablyaster's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, and Cultural appropriation
amobrien's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
knlipke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The ending was kind of abrupt. I understand there to be more books in the future of this series; however, it was just a little rushed for me. But the twist at the end was great!
Overall can’t wait to read more in the Forge and Fracture Saga
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, and Murder
levesc17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Violence