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A review by shelves_by_sim
The Quick and the Dead by Emma Hinds
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
This is hands down going to be one of my all-time favorite reads. If you're looking for that 16th century, grey London slums with historical fantasy feels such as Six of Crows and Ordinary Monsters but is still dark acedemia rich like Anatomy and Infinity Alchemist, well then I definitely recommend this book. This is by far my favorite march read (and I have read some bloody good books this month) and I don't think I will ever get over it. The Quick and the Dead is everything I could have asked for and more. I love the way Hinds explores sexuality and gender in this book, it was raw and emotional, some scenes graphic and even horrific. I also loved the slight Greek mythology references in regards to gender!
The setting was absolutely atmospheric, giving 100% Tudor England and it's honestly one of my favourite settings ever. The plot was intriguing, spellbinding, the magic in this story was so good and to mix it with alchemy? Gaaaaah! I loved the main characters, Kit Skevy and all the wonderful things about him. I loved his friendship with Mariner too, it's that sort of bond that only the streets could forge. I also really loved the slow-to-form connection between him and Laz.
This is the sort of story that keeps you on your toes. You know that every character is a bastard in there own way and you know that none can ever be trusted. You also know that trust will certainly be formed between them and when it blows up their faces, well, that's just they way it was always going to be. But because of this, the twists are so good! Elody and Isherwood, Twentyman, Squire Kay, Ezra! This story had loads of side characters that brought so much to it and I'll never get over it.
The setting was absolutely atmospheric, giving 100% Tudor England and it's honestly one of my favourite settings ever. The plot was intriguing, spellbinding, the magic in this story was so good and to mix it with alchemy? Gaaaaah! I loved the main characters, Kit Skevy and all the wonderful things about him. I loved his friendship with Mariner too, it's that sort of bond that only the streets could forge. I also really loved the slow-to-form connection between him and Laz.
This is the sort of story that keeps you on your toes. You know that every character is a bastard in there own way and you know that none can ever be trusted. You also know that trust will certainly be formed between them and when it blows up their faces, well, that's just they way it was always going to be. But because of this, the twists are so good! Elody and Isherwood, Twentyman, Squire Kay, Ezra! This story had loads of side characters that brought so much to it and I'll never get over it.