A review by cassielaj
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is, in a word, marvellous. The characters are delightful and their development really drew me in. The development of the magical world was perfect — well-crafted and intricate without being confusing. I would read more tomorrow. 

4.5 (2024)— I don’t think I would call this 5 stars on my second read, but it came damn close. It’s a very immersive story, and I agree with my previous assessments about the characters and the magic system. There’s also a delightful dry wit about this book that I loved. 
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