A review by persephonefoxx
A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“She hadn't anticipated Maud Blyth. She didn't know how anyone ever could.”

I really fell victim to loving the first book so much that I went into this one with such high expectations. The sequel to a book I loved, plus a sapphic romance! It was all set up to be an instant win for me. But it just vibe the same way. 

While I liked this book and had fun with the mystery and the characters, the romance between Violet and Maud really didn’t hit the same way as Robin and Edwin. I found myself far more invested in the relationships between side characters than the romantic leads. As a mystery and a fun historical fantasy, I enjoyed this. As a romance, it kinda just fell flat. 
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