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cegreenwood 's review for:
The Familiar
by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this stand alone book from Leigh Bardugo! I really enjoyed the historical setting combined with magical elements. As with all her work, the characters were layered, and her use of language is beautiful and evocative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder