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adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really loved this book! For any fans who enjoy the lore tied around the Philosopher's Stone, like Fullmetal Alchemist and such, this is a great read. Thea is a young, scholarly narrator which I enjoy as well. The book starts out a little slow but really picks up around chapter five.
The ending did leave me longing for a better wrap point. I feel the book could continue, but I don't believe a second one is in the works. I also would have liked some of the characters to have more time in the story.
The book doesn't actually pull many historical notes of the time period like the book description illudes to. Aside from added ambiance, the French revolution is only mentioned in passing as a background situation. Most of the book takes place in London actually.
The ending did leave me longing for a better wrap point. I feel the book could continue, but I don't believe a second one is in the works. I also would have liked some of the characters to have more time in the story.
The book doesn't actually pull many historical notes of the time period like the book description illudes to. Aside from added ambiance, the French revolution is only mentioned in passing as a background situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Torture, Pregnancy, and War