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A review by shanaqui
The Magician's Angel by Jordan L. Hawk
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This Christmas-themed novella by Jordan L. Hawk features two people who've encountered setbacks and bitterness, and who team up to become more than the sum of their parts, finding an ease and comfort with each other that shocks them. It's a little bit insta-love, since they don't spend much time together, but I did believe that a quick and strong connection formed between them, given the circumstances and their pasts, and I could believe that they'd manage to form something stronger and less ephemeral.
I suppose the part I found least convincing was the race to the departing train at the end, such a typical Hallmark type moment -- but it's still a relief to meet the happy ending at the station, even if it's predictable and melodramatic.
The mystery itself wasn't too surprising or in-depth, given the length of the novella, but it worked to give the characters time and space to talk and show us who they are. I enjoyed it as a whole package, romance and mystery and a little bit of Christmas magic and all.
I suppose the part I found least convincing was the race to the departing train at the end, such a typical Hallmark type moment -- but it's still a relief to meet the happy ending at the station, even if it's predictable and melodramatic.
The mystery itself wasn't too surprising or in-depth, given the length of the novella, but it worked to give the characters time and space to talk and show us who they are. I enjoyed it as a whole package, romance and mystery and a little bit of Christmas magic and all.