A review by natesfairytale
Markless by C.G. Malburi

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Thanks to Netgalley for the e-arc of this book. 

Markless was an interesting world with magic and political intrigues. I loved learning about this world. The characters were true to themselves, even as they grew and evolved. Which made the plot twist worth it (I was worried the characters lost themselves for a minute there). One thing that I found tend to lack in some books is the resolution of subplots and I feel like this one resolved them all. 

The paced was perfect, I was always into the story. There were a lot of action but there were also calmer scenes, tying everything together perfectly. 

My two negatives’ points: I wish there were more world building. I loved the universe, but I would have liked a little more explanations about the magical systems. And I wish we would have more interaction between Orrin and Ruti when they became friendlier. 

If you want a magical world with a queen falling in love with one of her subjects, adventures, power, and stubborn characters, this is the book for you.