A review by horse_in_the_library
Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Absolutely enthralling. Equal parts Johnathan Strange and Name of the Wind, two of my absolute favourites. Anti-imperialist, cognitive, language based magic system, dark academia. Read read read now now now