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A review by ashleysbookthoughts
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
I’d been reading some heavy books lately and was in the mood for some escapism, so I turned to this recent pick by my Page One Books literary matchmakers. And y’all, they are so good at this.
A Marvellous Light was exactly what I needed. I was immersed in world of early 1900s London where magic exists beneath most people’s awareness. The stakes are immediately high, and the mystery is solid. But the real draw of this novel (it’s going to be a trilogy!) is the developing relationship between the two men forced to work together.
Neither man is perfect and they’re both delightfully complex in very different ways. Within this magical world, Marske captures the even more magical feeling of being truly seen by another person.
Magic, mystery, and a compelling queer romance. What more could I ask for?
A Marvellous Light was exactly what I needed. I was immersed in world of early 1900s London where magic exists beneath most people’s awareness. The stakes are immediately high, and the mystery is solid. But the real draw of this novel (it’s going to be a trilogy!) is the developing relationship between the two men forced to work together.
Neither man is perfect and they’re both delightfully complex in very different ways. Within this magical world, Marske captures the even more magical feeling of being truly seen by another person.
Magic, mystery, and a compelling queer romance. What more could I ask for?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Murder