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orchidlilly 's review for:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
by Natasha Pulley
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A mystery in a steampunk setting with magic on the side, what else can you ask for? I'm bad at voicing what makes me like things about books, but this one had a lot of good in it. The fantastical descriptions of the machinery were really interesting, and Thaniel's synesthesia was a neat character detail. I do wish Grace didn't have such a "not like other girls" attitude, but it's not portrayed as an asset to her character so there's that at least. Still, the world and subtle magic were really fascinating, and I found myself enjoying the downtime just as much as the action scenes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Classism
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Colonisation