A review by maximum_moxie
Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly

3.0

The first part of the book suffers from a bad case of data dumping, and the whole plot is a bit too neat of a reworking of Weimar Berlin. But the characters and their relationships make Amberlough worth the read. Perhaps the best aspect of the book is the exploration of LGBT and POC experiences in a decadent, “Cabaret” world (even if the author appears to be white). My main gripe, however, is the lackluster ending—definitely a frustrating “buy the next book!!” fizzle. But Amberlough is a sexy, gritty example of how fantasy and alternative history can be made more compelling by adding new perspectives.