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sambam_42's Reviews (311)

The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig

The Familiars

Stacey Halls

3.0

3.5 stars. Topic was interesting but characters fell a bit flat for me.

The Aeronaut's Windlass

Jim Butcher

3.75

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

The Words of Kings and Prophets

Shauna Lawless

3.75

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Mortal Follies

Alexis Hall

2.75

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

While a cutes sapphic diversion, this book lacked the grit and drama I had been hoping for. Perhaps I took this to be more of a YA book than an adult one (granted, on the older side of YA) I found myself disappointed in the petulant and defiant nature of the love story. It seemed forced, rather than organic, and disproportionally one-sided. I tended to agree with the Duke of Annadale that Miss Mitchelmore was far too young and naive to truly know what it is she wanted. But, regardless, it was a fun read if being light on the bite I wanted.