A review by b_lownds127
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed this and it held my attention. The plot blended two tropes that normally don't occur in the same universe: we have our broody, cynical, (barely) functioning alcoholic P.I. investigator; and then we have a magical school. I found the main character Ivy unlikable, which is not a deal breaker - but she was also very gullible which felt out of place. People were able to manipulate her easily because she was desperate for love and most often, the hardened P.I. character doesn't fall for that. I liked the book, but I really wanted more about the school and less about how much Ivy was drinking. I think the clues slipping past Ivy's notice were intentional choices by the author, though it made the main character appear a poor investigator at times. 
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