A review by lee_noel
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

This book was everything it claimed to be. While a bit disappointed by another fantasy novel replicating Middle Ages governments and behaviors, it’s clearly marketed as a queer spin on Byzantine politics so I really can’t complain! The characters are compelling, they grow and learn together, and while the mystery reveal is a big, exciting moment, I had inklings of it throughout, which suggests excellent planning. There is a great deal of trauma to sit with in this book, so I don’t recommend it lightly, but the healing and support around the trauma is beautiful. It feels uplifting without being naïve or heedlessly optimistic. 
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