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A Restless Truth
by Freya Marske
I loved A Restless Truth. Marske describes it as a bubbly Wodehousian romp in her acknowledgments, and that’s exactly what it is.
Simultaneously a historical ocean liner story, cozy mystery, and romance, ART was the historical fantasy I needed. I enjoyed A Marvellous Light, but this sequel felt more comforting to me somehow.
It may be a mix of just liking Maud’s enthusiasm for magic, and how Violet is a well-done female rogue (a character type rarely executed this well). Their chemistry is great, and the romance enhances the story rather than feeling like an extra tacked on bit.
This book is also where it feels like the whole cast of the trilogy coming together. Lord Hawthorn is so much more entertaining here as a reluctant compatriot than someone prickly all over, and Alan Ross being introduced as a working class voice is so needed. Seeing everyone bouncing off each other made me even more excited for A Power Unbound.
At the end of the day, ART is just fun. And we need more books like that.
Simultaneously a historical ocean liner story, cozy mystery, and romance, ART was the historical fantasy I needed. I enjoyed A Marvellous Light, but this sequel felt more comforting to me somehow.
It may be a mix of just liking Maud’s enthusiasm for magic, and how Violet is a well-done female rogue (a character type rarely executed this well). Their chemistry is great, and the romance enhances the story rather than feeling like an extra tacked on bit.
This book is also where it feels like the whole cast of the trilogy coming together. Lord Hawthorn is so much more entertaining here as a reluctant compatriot than someone prickly all over, and Alan Ross being introduced as a working class voice is so needed. Seeing everyone bouncing off each other made me even more excited for A Power Unbound.
At the end of the day, ART is just fun. And we need more books like that.