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A review by kyperactive
Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley, Hachette Australia & New Zealand, and Alexis Hall (and the true author, Robin Goodfellow, of course) for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
I would like you, dear reader, to note that this rounded score is not influenced by any undisclosed agreements struck with the constituents of the Other Court, nor is it the result of an opinion formed under pressure from external threats from otherworldly entities, as such assertions would constitute slander and libel. Rather, this score has been rounded up to align with other 4.5-star reviews that chose to round down. I ask you to remember, reader, that the Other Court is always benevolent and generous to us mere mortals, and we should truly be grateful that Robin Goodfellow graciously chose to sully himself by penning this remarkable book for our benefit.
And what a book it is.
To those of you familiar with Robin's previous work ([b: Mortal Follies|62984592|Mortal Follies|Alexis Hall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671214280l/62984592._SY75_.jpg|98814418]), you will recognise the familiar penmanship and humour found within Confounding Oaths. As always, Robin expertly weaves intrigue and conflict into his stories with the kind of competence we've come to expect from the good folk. However, what you might find new here is how much Robin's documenting of "unimportant information" (see: character development) has improved. Confounding Oaths contained multitudes of characters, some familiar (John Caesar, Lysistrata Bickle, and brief cameos from Robin's previous subject, Maelys and Georgiana), and others brand new. And while, on the surface, it seems to be another romance-oriented book, at its core, Confounding Oaths is underpinned by a deeper narrative; that of found family.
On a personal level, I found this book to be even more enjoyable than [b: Mortal Follies|62984592|Mortal Follies|Alexis Hall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671214280l/62984592._SY75_.jpg|98814418], as the subject chosen by Robin this time was someone I found particularly compelling: John Caesar. This lover of cravats really went through it during Confounding Oaths, in a manner that all eldest siblings are likely to find entirely too relatable. The romance was solid, the pacing was clever, the multiple plot strands were interesting, and the ending was satisfying.
Overall, this is a book I will be recommending to all of my mortal friends, as I truly believe it will enlighten us as a species and provide a sense of enrichment to our brief and meagre lives.
Robin, I wish you luck in regaining your master's favour. However, I would be more than willing to seek out your next book should you require additional income in the interim.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
I would like you, dear reader, to note that this rounded score is not influenced by any undisclosed agreements struck with the constituents of the Other Court, nor is it the result of an opinion formed under pressure from external threats from otherworldly entities, as such assertions would constitute slander and libel. Rather, this score has been rounded up to align with other 4.5-star reviews that chose to round down. I ask you to remember, reader, that the Other Court is always benevolent and generous to us mere mortals, and we should truly be grateful that Robin Goodfellow graciously chose to sully himself by penning this remarkable book for our benefit.
And what a book it is.
To those of you familiar with Robin's previous work ([b: Mortal Follies|62984592|Mortal Follies|Alexis Hall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671214280l/62984592._SY75_.jpg|98814418]), you will recognise the familiar penmanship and humour found within Confounding Oaths. As always, Robin expertly weaves intrigue and conflict into his stories with the kind of competence we've come to expect from the good folk. However, what you might find new here is how much Robin's documenting of "unimportant information" (see: character development) has improved. Confounding Oaths contained multitudes of characters, some familiar (John Caesar, Lysistrata Bickle, and brief cameos from Robin's previous subject, Maelys and Georgiana), and others brand new. And while, on the surface, it seems to be another romance-oriented book, at its core, Confounding Oaths is underpinned by a deeper narrative; that of found family.
On a personal level, I found this book to be even more enjoyable than [b: Mortal Follies|62984592|Mortal Follies|Alexis Hall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671214280l/62984592._SY75_.jpg|98814418], as the subject chosen by Robin this time was someone I found particularly compelling: John Caesar. This lover of cravats really went through it during Confounding Oaths, in a manner that all eldest siblings are likely to find entirely too relatable. The romance was solid, the pacing was clever, the multiple plot strands were interesting, and the ending was satisfying.
Overall, this is a book I will be recommending to all of my mortal friends, as I truly believe it will enlighten us as a species and provide a sense of enrichment to our brief and meagre lives.
Robin, I wish you luck in regaining your master's favour. However, I would be more than willing to seek out your next book should you require additional income in the interim.