Review by readingthroughinfinity - Bitter Medicine

readingthroughinfinity 's review for:

Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai

4.75

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense 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: Complicated

I had this on my radar for a while and I'm so glad I picked it up as soon as it released because it was absolutely fantastic. The magic system was wonderfully conceptualised, the fight scenes were brilliant, and I loved the main cast of characters. (I just want to be friends with Elle, is that too much to ask?) The narrative style was rich and lyrical, managing to carry the perfect amount of tension during the volatile moments and dramatic scenes. In other parts of the story, there was a blend of wry humour and sarcasm so good it had me laughing out loud. Hands down one of the best books of 2023 for me, and also one of the best fantasies I've read in the last few years.

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