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A review by lunarchfey
Comeuppance Served Cold by Marion Deeds
4.0
4/5 stars
A charming heist set in an alternate-history magic-infused 1920's jazz-age Seattle.
I found this clean, easy read. Even though the book was non-chronological, taking you back and forth and all over the place to weave together the story, it isn't too hard to follow as long as you just keep reading and trust that the threads will pull together. There's no real mystery of whether or not things will succeed - but the what, why, and how get pieced together, which I found pretty fun (especially when you really, really want the villain to get their comeuppance).
I loved the glimpses of worldbuilding, but just wish there was more than just the occasional taste of it. Magic permeated the story but sometimes felt just like window dressing - it could be removed and much of the story would stay the same. I also felt the ending was a little rushed, and the stakes didn't really become real enough for Dolly. An overall stylish read that wasn't a disappointment, but I wouldn't call it a lasting favourite that I'd revisit.
Content warnings for sexism and racism (per the time period) and on-screen attempted sexual assault.
A charming heist set in an alternate-history magic-infused 1920's jazz-age Seattle.
I found this clean, easy read. Even though the book was non-chronological, taking you back and forth and all over the place to weave together the story, it isn't too hard to follow as long as you just keep reading and trust that the threads will pull together. There's no real mystery of whether or not things will succeed - but the what, why, and how get pieced together, which I found pretty fun (especially when you really, really want the villain to get their comeuppance).
I loved the glimpses of worldbuilding, but just wish there was more than just the occasional taste of it. Magic permeated the story but sometimes felt just like window dressing - it could be removed and much of the story would stay the same. I also felt the ending was a little rushed, and the stakes didn't really become real enough for Dolly. An overall stylish read that wasn't a disappointment, but I wouldn't call it a lasting favourite that I'd revisit.
Content warnings for sexism and racism (per the time period) and on-screen attempted sexual assault.