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A review by bookaneer808
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
What an unbounded joy this book is! Edwardian England, secret magical societies, civil service bureaucracy, mayhem & machiavellian mysteries, oh my!
One of my most enjoyable reads, with protagonists that are rounded creations & whose predicaments carry real weight.
Robin becomes the liason between the Prime Minister and the magical department in the civil service...but he was unaware magic existed - until now. It's going to be messy to clear things up, but that's Edwin's speciality.
Robin and Edwin dislike each other on sight...but something sinister is afoot, so they must work together if they've any chance of survival. And both of them have secrets they have to hide...
Smart, layered, emotionally real and with characters you CARE about - cannot recommend highly enough.
One of my most enjoyable reads, with protagonists that are rounded creations & whose predicaments carry real weight.
Robin becomes the liason between the Prime Minister and the magical department in the civil service...but he was unaware magic existed - until now. It's going to be messy to clear things up, but that's Edwin's speciality.
Robin and Edwin dislike each other on sight...but something sinister is afoot, so they must work together if they've any chance of survival. And both of them have secrets they have to hide...
Smart, layered, emotionally real and with characters you CARE about - cannot recommend highly enough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture