A review by hickorynut
Illuminations by T. Kingfisher

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed the misfit family known as the Mandolinis, a family of artists who paint illuminations, or pieces of artwork embedded with spell work. Each family member had a unique and diverse personalities with intriguing backgrounds. Rosa is the youngest, and finds herself drawn to an old illumination that ends up releasing a cursed creature upon her family. They come together to help save their own business and family, finding a new way to work together and allow their power and family to flourish.