A review by rainbowofcrazy
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. Right from the start, the story grabbed me with its darkness and I knew it was going to be something special. I was delightfully surprised with the journey, as it ended up weaving in regency vibes with a touches of horror and sadness and then delightful moments of humour.

I was surprised with how much the characters made me laugh. I really loved them all. I loved the contrast between Cordelia and her mother. I loved Cordelia learning to grow into her own person. I loved Hester and Penelope and just everyone and their relationships with each other and how they developed through the story. Oh and Tom! Tom is awesome. Look out for him. Good man.

I’ve only dabbled in regency books, and so far, I haven’t been a big fan. I suppose you could count this as one, and if all regency books were like this, I would be one very happy reader! Because apparently I only like regency when it involves sorceresses and magical horses. Or if it involves Doctor Who. Or witches and pirates (via the Dangerous Damsels series by India Holton.) Clearly I need my regency with magic.. and sass. Lots of sass.

I honestly have no complaints with this book! Maybe that it wrecked my heart a touch? (So rude.) But I loved the writing, and I loved the story and pacing. I was engrossed from beginning to end and I loved how it wrapped up. Sign me up for more of this world and these characters, and more T. Kingfisher, for sure!