A Restless Truth (Last Binding, 2)
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Tropes: – sapphic – reluctant allies – urban fantasy – sunny girl x black cat girl
Compared to the first book, I did not feel as much of a pull to read this one. The world building once again has caught my attention, and I can‘t help but admire this mix of a magical world with the historical of the 19th century. I liked Maud in the first book, and she most definitely is a very interesting and fun protagonist. Though I liked her counterpart, Lady Violet, a little bit more. I think there is too much focus on male characters like Lord Hawthorn or Alan Ross, and that annoyed me a bit because I did not want them to take attention away from Maud and Violet, and I think both – Lord Hawthorn and Alan Ross – did exactly that, even though they are very interesting characters in my opinion. I enjoyed the love story as well as the murder mystery and storyline regarding the contract. 3/5⭐️ 🌶️/5
I have to say, that I like the second book more than the first one. Maud is just so likable. She is truly honest, determined to do the right thing and despite her believe of only being the opposite of her mother, has a lovely personality. I have no doubt that she can achieve whatever she sets her mind to. She certainly did in this book. Violet is a different kind of caliber. Well travelled, determined and selfish in a way that might sound horrid at first, but makes more and more sense, as well as it isn’t half as bad as you’d think. Seeing her change in small ways, becoming more open about who she is and her life, was a delight. And of course his Lordship and Ross were an amazing addition to the group. I do have a sneaking suspicion that the third book will be about them, with all the tension flying around in this one. The setting of the book was really neat, it being a one week trip across the ocean, in a ship so big and yet somehow too small. I really can’t wait to start the last part of the trilogy.
I liked this book but it is far from being a favourite… Maybe this is my fault, I read this without reading the first novel in the series, because someone online said it is possible to read this as a stand alone, which is partly true: all the important bits are explained and context is given on everything relevant. But still there is a continuous story arc throughout the series and i would not recommend reading this without reading a marvellous light first. The story itself felt too slow and character-based for a magical mystery and too crime-solvey for a romance - if you are looking for a book that has magic, great characters and sapphic romance (historical setting on a SHIP) but is not plot-driven this is for you.
I'm literally having so much fun with this series. Is it the most overwhelming, best drafted plot I've ever read? No. Do I like the characters? Hell yes Do I feel like this is a high-stakes fantasy and something bad will happen if the characters don't succeed? No Am I just here for the vibes, interactions and the romance? You bet
Beschreibung
Beiträge
Tropes: – sapphic – reluctant allies – urban fantasy – sunny girl x black cat girl
Compared to the first book, I did not feel as much of a pull to read this one. The world building once again has caught my attention, and I can‘t help but admire this mix of a magical world with the historical of the 19th century. I liked Maud in the first book, and she most definitely is a very interesting and fun protagonist. Though I liked her counterpart, Lady Violet, a little bit more. I think there is too much focus on male characters like Lord Hawthorn or Alan Ross, and that annoyed me a bit because I did not want them to take attention away from Maud and Violet, and I think both – Lord Hawthorn and Alan Ross – did exactly that, even though they are very interesting characters in my opinion. I enjoyed the love story as well as the murder mystery and storyline regarding the contract. 3/5⭐️ 🌶️/5
I have to say, that I like the second book more than the first one. Maud is just so likable. She is truly honest, determined to do the right thing and despite her believe of only being the opposite of her mother, has a lovely personality. I have no doubt that she can achieve whatever she sets her mind to. She certainly did in this book. Violet is a different kind of caliber. Well travelled, determined and selfish in a way that might sound horrid at first, but makes more and more sense, as well as it isn’t half as bad as you’d think. Seeing her change in small ways, becoming more open about who she is and her life, was a delight. And of course his Lordship and Ross were an amazing addition to the group. I do have a sneaking suspicion that the third book will be about them, with all the tension flying around in this one. The setting of the book was really neat, it being a one week trip across the ocean, in a ship so big and yet somehow too small. I really can’t wait to start the last part of the trilogy.
I liked this book but it is far from being a favourite… Maybe this is my fault, I read this without reading the first novel in the series, because someone online said it is possible to read this as a stand alone, which is partly true: all the important bits are explained and context is given on everything relevant. But still there is a continuous story arc throughout the series and i would not recommend reading this without reading a marvellous light first. The story itself felt too slow and character-based for a magical mystery and too crime-solvey for a romance - if you are looking for a book that has magic, great characters and sapphic romance (historical setting on a SHIP) but is not plot-driven this is for you.
I'm literally having so much fun with this series. Is it the most overwhelming, best drafted plot I've ever read? No. Do I like the characters? Hell yes Do I feel like this is a high-stakes fantasy and something bad will happen if the characters don't succeed? No Am I just here for the vibes, interactions and the romance? You bet