A review by jce
Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances by Aliette de Bodard

adventurous funny hopeful reflective sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

 This was an interesting and enjoyable read. It's quite short, and while it's described as a stand alone, I did feel I would have enjoyed it more had I read previous books set in this world. There was a lot happening with the fantasy and magical elements and I occasionally felt a bit lost. I did really love the characters, enough that I'd like to read the first book in the series. And the world was intriguing for sure, I just felt a little like I'd been thrown in the deep end and might have fared better with a clearer introduction. I'm not always a big fan of established relationship in trouble plot lines, but the relationship and characters really worked for me in this one.