A review by samchase112
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

adventurous lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

What a fun, entertaining Regency romance! Romance, magic, and intriguing characters—what more could you need? Dora, an outspoken noble missing half her soul, travels to London with her cousin for the season; where she expects to find mild amusement, she instead finds love and a purpose in life. Elias was such a wonderful love interest, and I adored how Dora’s unique nature—her condition of having half a soul made her head such an interesting place to be!—brought out a new side of his character. The inditement on England’s treatment of its poor was a fantastic plot line, and its inclusion felt natural rather than contrived. All of the side characters had clearly defined roles, yet were not flat or uninteresting. My only gripe with this book was the rushed ending; another few pages to explore Dora’s decision and the enormity around it would have made more sense. But all in all I loved this sweet, one-of-a-kind Regency tale!
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