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amyjoy's review
3.0
The writing in this one is really good, but most of the time is spent with all the rich people of the Hill, none of whom are my favorite.
coolcurrybooks's review
4.0
In this latest episode of Tremontaine, a queer fantasy of manners serial, we get out of the city and head into the woods.
But before we go gallivanting off through a dark, midwinter forest, let’s catch up with Kaab. Last episode she learned that the inspector who will determine the fate of her family may not like her in particular. This week, she goes snooping. Yes, it’d be terrible if she’s caught. No, she doesn’t care. And Kaab finds some critical information about the identity of the inspector… By the way, did we ever get Kaab’s full backstory?
However, most of this episode is spent away from the city, at Tremontaine’s hunting lodge. Diane hates the hunting lodge (it’s so uncivilized), but it is tradition for Tremontaine to host a hunt at the winter’s solstice. And for Diane, it means she has a chance to have all her allies and enemies under her surveillance. She’s got a new scheme cooking to embarrass Davenant, and it’s looking deliciously juicy. I only hope it doesn’t backfire on her.
Micah came along with Diane, but she’s disappointed to find this country retreat is less “rural” and more “wilderness.” Micah doesn’t like dark, creepy forests. She’s also not a big fan of nobility who never say what they mean, but here she is, among the thick of them for the first time since season one. On the bright side, she does take the chance to observe and try to understand what Diane calls the Game of Social Graces. Can I say again that I love Diane and Micah’s friendship? It’s too precious.
“Into the Woods” also has a trace of the mystical, like we previously saw with Will in season two. For the most part, Tremontaine (and the world of Riverside) is a fantasy series entirely without magic. But every so often you get hints of it. In the dark of the midwinter, is the hunt merely entertainment or is it a necessary ritual to give the land its due? If you’re familiar with the book The Fall of Kings, think along those lines. Well, okay. Maybe not with quite as much hanky panky as in The Fall of Kings.
I really enjoyed the change of scene and appreciated being able to get out of the city. I also enjoyed the hints of mysticism here. The episode was more of a stand alone than some others, but it keeps the plot threads moving and has some nice character moments. It also helps that I’m a total Diane fangirl. Who doesn’t love our scheming Duchess?
Originally posted on The Illustrated Page.
I received an ARC in exchange for a free and honest review.
But before we go gallivanting off through a dark, midwinter forest, let’s catch up with Kaab. Last episode she learned that the inspector who will determine the fate of her family may not like her in particular. This week, she goes snooping. Yes, it’d be terrible if she’s caught. No, she doesn’t care. And Kaab finds some critical information about the identity of the inspector… By the way, did we ever get Kaab’s full backstory?
However, most of this episode is spent away from the city, at Tremontaine’s hunting lodge. Diane hates the hunting lodge (it’s so uncivilized), but it is tradition for Tremontaine to host a hunt at the winter’s solstice. And for Diane, it means she has a chance to have all her allies and enemies under her surveillance. She’s got a new scheme cooking to embarrass Davenant, and it’s looking deliciously juicy. I only hope it doesn’t backfire on her.
Micah came along with Diane, but she’s disappointed to find this country retreat is less “rural” and more “wilderness.” Micah doesn’t like dark, creepy forests. She’s also not a big fan of nobility who never say what they mean, but here she is, among the thick of them for the first time since season one. On the bright side, she does take the chance to observe and try to understand what Diane calls the Game of Social Graces. Can I say again that I love Diane and Micah’s friendship? It’s too precious.
“Into the Woods” also has a trace of the mystical, like we previously saw with Will in season two. For the most part, Tremontaine (and the world of Riverside) is a fantasy series entirely without magic. But every so often you get hints of it. In the dark of the midwinter, is the hunt merely entertainment or is it a necessary ritual to give the land its due? If you’re familiar with the book The Fall of Kings, think along those lines. Well, okay. Maybe not with quite as much hanky panky as in The Fall of Kings.
I really enjoyed the change of scene and appreciated being able to get out of the city. I also enjoyed the hints of mysticism here. The episode was more of a stand alone than some others, but it keeps the plot threads moving and has some nice character moments. It also helps that I’m a total Diane fangirl. Who doesn’t love our scheming Duchess?
Originally posted on The Illustrated Page.
I received an ARC in exchange for a free and honest review.
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