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A review by ashley_mrose530
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a cute book. I really liked the magic system and the world building. I did have many of the same questions that Robin had that never really got answered, mainly what happens to the magicians that are born outside of the main families, but this didn't bother me too much because they weren't really necessary to the plot and I'm hoping they might get answered throughout the series.
I liked the main characters, Robin and Edwin. Their motivations and wants were easy to follow and I sympathize with Edwin's desire to separate himself from his family. I also empathize with Robin's need to deal with his family's estate but not wanting to because it's overwhelming. That happened to me and my wife a couple years ago and it was so much to deal with. I definitely understand his desire to run away from it.
I liked how their relationship developed too. It was nice and slow, never feeling like it was trying to rush their feelings for each other. I think pacing of their relationship went perfectly with the pacing of the plot.
I think the only reason I didn't give this five stars is because I never got fully immersed in the story like I would have with a five-star read. I don't know why, I just always felt distant from it. Maybe it had something to do with the writing style, or maybe it's just because I'm a lesbian, I don't know. It was still a great story though and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
I liked the main characters, Robin and Edwin. Their motivations and wants were easy to follow and I sympathize with Edwin's desire to separate himself from his family. I also empathize with Robin's need to deal with his family's estate but not wanting to because it's overwhelming. That happened to me and my wife a couple years ago and it was so much to deal with. I definitely understand his desire to run away from it.
I liked how their relationship developed too. It was nice and slow, never feeling like it was trying to rush their feelings for each other. I think pacing of their relationship went perfectly with the pacing of the plot.
I think the only reason I didn't give this five stars is because I never got fully immersed in the story like I would have with a five-star read. I don't know why, I just always felt distant from it. Maybe it had something to do with the writing style, or maybe it's just because I'm a lesbian, I don't know. It was still a great story though and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.