A review by jess_esa
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

3.5

Leigh Bardugo is one of those authors I always read and enjoy even when they’re not that good, but this one is definitely her weakest. It’s like a mashup of her other books with a different coat of paint, fewer stakes, and a pretty godawful ending. I enjoyed the main characters Luzia and Santangél, but the side characters are pretty weak. The last third of the book, when it finally picked up the pace was gripping, and that’s kind of all I have to say about it. It also feels very dated in terms of structure and style. It's like it’s been sitting around for ten years. It’s worth reading, I did finish it, but don’t go in with high expectations.