A review by heather_lt
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Magic For Liars is a gritty P.I. story with a magical twist. The main character is taken out of her ordinary, non-magic life when she agrees to investigate a grisly murder. The crime was committed in a school for the magically gifted where the students seem vicious and the teachers seem so unconcerned. 

There were a couple of little mysteries thrown into the big whodunit plotline. None which you couldn't piece together yourself. Which is fine because this story was so much more than a murder mystery. The author takes a good, hard look about the things that could have been - the ifs, buts, and maybes. Things we all dwell on and can sympathise with. It also zeroes in on fractured relationships, and the dangerous things people do for the ones they love. And I really enjoyed getting to know the P.I. and her complexities. 

I've read so much from Sarah Gailey now and have enjoyed all of her stories. She has such an easy writing style that flows and keeps me reading. Looking forward to reading more from her. 
 
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