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A review by jencolumb0
A Restless Truth by Freya Marske
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The rare second book that manages to be better than the first.
This book is understandable without reading A Marvellous Light but you will miss some charming pieces if you cheat yourself of the first book in this series. I was initially skeptical of a mystery set on a boat; it’s not a typical setting for the books I usually like but Marske wove romance and self-discovery and class/race issues and mystery and magical world building into a truly wonderful read. I cannot *wait* for the third in the trilogy.
This book is understandable without reading A Marvellous Light but you will miss some charming pieces if you cheat yourself of the first book in this series. I was initially skeptical of a mystery set on a boat; it’s not a typical setting for the books I usually like but Marske wove romance and self-discovery and class/race issues and mystery and magical world building into a truly wonderful read. I cannot *wait* for the third in the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent