A review by andicbuchanan
The Unbalancing by R.B. Lemberg

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

I am a long-standing fan of Lemberg's Birdverse - of which this is the first full-length novel - and The Unbalancing did not disappoint. It incorporates themes of home, solitude, obligation, and some exploration of gender that really resonated - it's also told in a very gentle and poetic voice, that in no way minimises the magnitude of what's happening and what's at stake. It further explores the magic system established in other works. There's also a cat! An excellent read, especially for when you need a careful and thoughful fantasy novel.