A review by librariamortis
Evocation by S.T. Gibson

5.0

✨Netgalley Review💫

Thank You to Angry Robot and ST Gibson ❤️

May contain mild spoilers -

Another ST Gibson release, another 5 (let’s be real, anything they write is an automatic 6) star read.

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In my opinion, Evocation is a step in a slightly less toxic relationship direction for ST Gibsons works (one of my favourite things about reading dowry & aeim was the toxicity), but that’s not to say these characters aren’t at least a little bit toxic, and it gave me everything I want from flawed characters. 

She masterfully blends these flawed and even somewhat problematic occultists, into a healthy and well balanced narrative showing the importance of tenderness(platonic and romantic) and empathy in less than ideal situations.

Rhys, David and Moira have their own careers, lives, ambitions, histories and thoroughly established values so they really do feel like real people. They feel like people I could care about.

The work Saint has done with their prose in this one is equally gorgeous, as it still feels like their voice, but a bit faster and snappier than Dowry/AEIM. 

As far as craft goes it’s a showstopper, and I can’t wait to see how this pacing and character driven plot progresses through the other books.

Also, Moira is an absolute gem, a masterpiece. Her empathy towards Rhys’ emotional needs and Davids spiritual needs/trauma is a lovely touch, I find it balances so well with her consistent, firm boundaries and honest communication. Her POV was my favourite so I can’t wait for her book.