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The Court of Miracles
by Kester Grant
The one thing about reviewing a book early is having so few people to talk to about it!
So I first requested this book on Netgalley purely for the cover. I had not seen this book anywhere, never heard of the author, knew nothing about its contents.
Man, was this the best cover pick ever.
I LOVED this book. I honestly thought this was an adult historical fiction due to the writing style, gritty and, at times, gruesome details, and the unbelievably, truly morally grey main character (I say this because grey characters are hard to do and I don't see them done well in YA all that often). There is no magic in this book except for the author's writing and storytelling (another thing I didn't expect). And yet the characters held this story together and kept me enraptured the entire time. This book does involve thievery, and I love that the author doesn't try to overdo the plans or try to mislead you (because, again, this can go awry). And I love that the main character is driven by her passion - something that shines throughout. (It also helps that there weren't any needless side plots thrown in that would dissuade the MC's passion, which I was nervous would happen a few times - if you're an avid reader of YA then hopefully you'll catch my drift).
I don't think this will be a book for everyone - it is slow and simmering, building upon itself with each chapter, but I can see how this can deter some readers. But if you like books about thievery, underground organizations, several murder attempts, and 1800s France, then I highly recommend it!
So I first requested this book on Netgalley purely for the cover. I had not seen this book anywhere, never heard of the author, knew nothing about its contents.
Man, was this the best cover pick ever.
I LOVED this book. I honestly thought this was an adult historical fiction due to the writing style, gritty and, at times, gruesome details, and the unbelievably, truly morally grey main character (I say this because grey characters are hard to do and I don't see them done well in YA all that often). There is no magic in this book except for the author's writing and storytelling (another thing I didn't expect). And yet the characters held this story together and kept me enraptured the entire time. This book does involve thievery, and I love that the author doesn't try to overdo the plans or try to mislead you (because, again, this can go awry). And I love that the main character is driven by her passion - something that shines throughout. (It also helps that there weren't any needless side plots thrown in that would dissuade the MC's passion, which I was nervous would happen a few times - if you're an avid reader of YA then hopefully you'll catch my drift).
I don't think this will be a book for everyone - it is slow and simmering, building upon itself with each chapter, but I can see how this can deter some readers. But if you like books about thievery, underground organizations, several murder attempts, and 1800s France, then I highly recommend it!