A review by hannah_m_g
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley

adventurous informative mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.75

One of the most intriguing fantasy books I've ever read. The first two-thirds are quite slow-paced, allowing for a genuine connection to all the main characters. Nothing (and no one) is quite as it appears at first glance, allowing for a confusing, overlapping storyline that delves into more than one characters' psyche and is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, but all arrives at a truly satisfying ending. I didn't quite know what to expect from the blurb, and as the story morphed and became more complex I could rarely guess what was about to happen next, or how the characters were going to act. The storylines complement the nature of the book in its discussion of time, the temporary, and the hypothetical. The final piece is a hard-hitting, beautiful story that may be other-worldly as a baseline, but with characters that feel real and tangible. 
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