A review by meganpbell
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous informative mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

4.25

This richly imagined and cleverly-plotted historical fantasy follows a young servant forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret during the Spanish Inquisition whose mistress discovers her magical powers and demands she use them to advance their fortunes in a high-stakes contest to become the King’s miracle-worker. I did struggle to get into it due to the slow pace…and I felt the characters and romance weren’t fully fleshed out. Still a worthwhile read!
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