A review by pocketsized_pageturner
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I was so invested in all aspects - the politics, the mystery, the romance, the friendships. The representation was amazing. I thought that mental health was dealt with really well. And I really loved how gender roles were addressed. The main characters were really fleshed out. I could have done with less secondary characters- there were A LOT. But for the most part they added to the story.
A section that outlines who everyone is would have been helpful.
I only have two wishes - one that the magic system was a little more fleshed out. And two that this wasn’t a standalone - I just love Val and Cae so much. I want to see what happens next!