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A review by unwall
Mistress of Magic by Marion Zimmer Bradley
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A long but evenly-paced historical fantasy retelling of Arthurian legend, seen mostly through the eyes if Morgaine Le Fey. Distinct characters interact within a complex moral universe rather than a good-bad dichotomy, which — combined with sharp descriptive language — makes for a rich, nuanced imagining of the early interactions between pagan and Christian religion and culture in Britain.
Moderate: Pregnancy, Incest, Sexual violence, Blood, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, War, Misogyny, Grief, Religious bigotry, Infertility, Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Death of parent