A review by qingxuanluvr
The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is everything I've ever wanted in a book!  From the romance to the plot to the beautiful and naturally-humorous narration style, it feels like I've been waiting forever to find a fantasy like this.  Delly and Winn's relationship was so warm and natural; I haven't read many (or any?) books where the romance is set up quite the same. 
Although there's a lot of holding back for propriety etc., they get together probably 1/4 of the way through, which means we get to see them as an established couple and get to know their dynamic as such, all the while knowing that's not a guarantee of things going right for them in Leiscourt.
  
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