A review by keresian
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

There's something delicate about the way Marske spins her words - something that follows the beat of an early 1900s Britain, but something that is simply her own. I fell into this quickly - this story of a regular gentleman thrust into a magical England, and the ornery, sharp man who leads him there and falls for him along the way.

This novel is genuinely delightful, and there is only one thing I wanted to happen that didn't - the Bad Guy getting punched by Robin - but I am patient, and I hope it happens in future novels.

Now, I think I need a cup of tea - one unfortunately made by far more mundane methods than I'd truly like. This book will be lingering in my mind for a lot longer than the tea will stay hot.
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