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A review by amyalwaysbooked
A Restless Truth by Freya Marske
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another lovely book in The Last Binding series!
Following Robin's younger sister Maud, we find ourselves on an ocean liner, traveling from America to England. Maud is on board to find and secure the second piece of The Contract. She's naïve and a bit sheltered, but she's also stubborn as hell which aids her on her quest. She acquires the help of Violet, a young woman very much ruined, but returning to England to claim a surprise inheritance. Sparks fly as the two get to know one another and the mystery builds.
I enjoyed the character work in this one. Maud is one of my favorite sorts of female protagonists. She's stubborn and immensely kind, and willing to do the hard things if it's what is right. She's the kind of person that convinces the people who have hardened their hearts for one reason or another (I'm looking at you Violet and Hawthorn) to open up again even if only a little. Violet was lovely too. She was brash and bold, taking what she wants while still being incredibly vulnerable on the inside. Her story doesn't yet feel complete, so I hope that we will see more of her in the next installment.
I would say my one complaint is that things wrapped up too quickly. The villains gave up too easily and the heroes win doesn't feel completely earned. It's a nitpicky thing, but one that made me drop my review from five to four stars.
I'm still looking forward to the next book, as I'm incredibly curious about how Hawthorn and Ross's relationship will play out.
Following Robin's younger sister Maud, we find ourselves on an ocean liner, traveling from America to England. Maud is on board to find and secure the second piece of The Contract. She's naïve and a bit sheltered, but she's also stubborn as hell which aids her on her quest. She acquires the help of Violet, a young woman very much ruined, but returning to England to claim a surprise inheritance. Sparks fly as the two get to know one another and the mystery builds.
I enjoyed the character work in this one. Maud is one of my favorite sorts of female protagonists. She's stubborn and immensely kind, and willing to do the hard things if it's what is right. She's the kind of person that convinces the people who have hardened their hearts for one reason or another (I'm looking at you Violet and Hawthorn) to open up again even if only a little. Violet was lovely too. She was brash and bold, taking what she wants while still being incredibly vulnerable on the inside. Her story doesn't yet feel complete, so I hope that we will see more of her in the next installment.
I would say my one complaint is that things wrapped up too quickly. The villains gave up too easily and the heroes win doesn't feel completely earned. It's a nitpicky thing, but one that made me drop my review from five to four stars.
I'm still looking forward to the next book, as I'm incredibly curious about how Hawthorn and Ross's relationship will play out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood