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Fly by Night
by Frances Hardinge
What a ride! I picked this up based on a recommendation from Leila at Bookshelves of Doom, and once again, she's right on the mark.
It's a little hard to classify this book. It feels like a typical fairy tale setting, but there is no magic. It feels like medieval England, but it's not really historical fiction because it's set in a version of medieval England that didn't actually happen. Maybe it's alternate history? *shrug* Ah, well, whatever it is, it's really enjoyable.
Mosca is just a great character all around. She's feisty, resourceful, completely bent on getting an education, and yet still has a vulnerability that makes her approachable. I love the evolution of the relationship between Mosca and Eponymous Clent. The book has many layers and unravels, sometimes slowly and sometimes at breakneck pace, with lots of twists and turns I didn't always see coming.
I really love the worldbuilding in this book. The history about the Birdcatchers and the various guilds vying for power just fascinated me. I suppose any author would enjoy writing about a society where the printed word and those who control it wield such power. :D
The names in this book entertained me greatly, and I loved the religious element added into how people name their children.
I am just waiting to dive into the second book. Hooray for more Mosca Mye!
It's a little hard to classify this book. It feels like a typical fairy tale setting, but there is no magic. It feels like medieval England, but it's not really historical fiction because it's set in a version of medieval England that didn't actually happen. Maybe it's alternate history? *shrug* Ah, well, whatever it is, it's really enjoyable.
Mosca is just a great character all around. She's feisty, resourceful, completely bent on getting an education, and yet still has a vulnerability that makes her approachable. I love the evolution of the relationship between Mosca and Eponymous Clent. The book has many layers and unravels, sometimes slowly and sometimes at breakneck pace, with lots of twists and turns I didn't always see coming.
I really love the worldbuilding in this book. The history about the Birdcatchers and the various guilds vying for power just fascinated me. I suppose any author would enjoy writing about a society where the printed word and those who control it wield such power. :D
The names in this book entertained me greatly, and I loved the religious element added into how people name their children.
I am just waiting to dive into the second book. Hooray for more Mosca Mye!