Reviews

A Power Unbound by Freya Marske

ae_young's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.5

gorejoyous's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

sprossa's review against another edition

5.0

quite literally the most perfect ending to this trilogy!! i was giggling, screaming, pacing, stressing, all the emotions!! incredible

kellyqute's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.0

roseth0rns's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

cassiesnextchapter's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I’d give the whole series 4 stars! This was a great ending. 

hegerst's review against another edition

5.0

The immediate and visceral connection I felt towards this book (and particularly one Jack Alston) should be studied. This book was written For Me™️ and I could not have been any happier.

Freya commands a very masterful prose, both her lush descriptions of setting and costume, and the way she is able to collect and present deep intrinsic emotion with heart-punching lines.

Despite the historical fantasy suit this series wears, A Power Unbound really opened my eyes to how relatable this story is - about family, about duty to the land, about interpersonal connection, about sacrifice.

From beginning to end I have deeply enjoyed this series, and while I’m very sad to be through, I will carry it with me for a long, long time.

nonesensed's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

5.0

The grand finale of a trilogy of magic and mystery! We follow yet a new pair of protagonists: the journalist Alan, introduced to us in the previous book, and (Lord) Jack (Hawthorn) who's been around since the start of the series and might not have given the best of first impressions. They've both been roped into saving English magic from dastardly fiends who wish to use the Last Contract to steal it all. But neither Alan nor Jack are exactly known for "working for the greater good" - and they're not too keen on working together. Not at first, at least...

A wonderful ending to a wonderful trilogy! I love pretty much everything about this series: the prose, the characters, the sex scenes, the mystery, the worldbuilding, the relationship dynamics; the list goes ever on!

Highly recommended to anyone who enjoy stories about hidden magical societies, all manner of romances stories, and magical mysteries! 

hobbitsbooksandbeyond's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

pkiwi's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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? Yes

4.0

The best book in the series for me, to be honest. The main characters had the most chemistry and spark.