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gardeniapearl's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received an eARC of this novel from the author, and am finally getting around to reviewing it.
It’s a delight to read a well researched book, pick up some new words, ‘prevaricating,’ ‘pugilism,’ and spend time with madcap fairies, some madder than others. Zeller has tackled some dark themes, but keeps it balanced with a hopeful view. Brigid deals with a lot of unfairness, (and causes some herself), but refuses to give up. She was a wonderfully determined and proactive heroine to follow as she tried to keep abreast of all the shenanigans around her. The ending was my favorite part, watching all the threads come together, but to keep things spoiler-free, I’ll restrain myself from raving about how satisfying it was.
The Revenge of Bridget Cleary is a great book for lovers of history and fairies.
mathildazeller's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
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