A review by bridgetthebookdragon
The Medici Manuscript by C.J. Archer

lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The way Sylvia understands anxiety and PTSD is so comforting. She is able to be empathetic and see nuances between her experiences and others. It is oftentimes something overlooked or not well explained, but she is very intuitive with how the war impacted people's lives. The slow revealing of her and Gabe's backstories is well done. I like the magic system. It is simple and every day, not high fantasy, and I kind of love that about it.