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jkneebone's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a delightful book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Perfect if you are looking for a Bridgerton fix - although this is definitely YA, nothing beyond kissing happens on or off the page. I thought the characters, especially Ela/Lyra, were very well fleshed out, and I really enjoyed the first-person narration. It's not always my favorite, but I thought Amalie Howard used it really well here; I enjoyed being inside Ela/Lyra's head, and I thought the multiple timelines (1814 vs. 1817) were used very well also. Overall I would whole-heartedly recommend this book! (For serious historical fiction fans, I'll warn that there was some anachronism (in the service of diversity, as well as simply in some dialogue/actions). Personally I had no trouble overlooking this but I know that might not be the case for everyone.)
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction and Suicide
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