A review by lilipopmlml
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I greatly enjoyed The Familiar, which weaves together history and magic with a unique twist. The folklore melded with the magic system and religious discussions was clever, though not so deep as to take away from the quick-paced political machinations of a decently large cast of characters. The climax of the plot happens rather early however, causing the ending to feel like a slow fizzle when there was potential for more dramatics.