by Shanna Swendson
This is an alternative history with paranormal elements. So, the American Revolution never happened and the colonies are still under British rule. Those in power, the rich elite have magic. Those with magic don't mix with the non-magical (it dilutes the blood). The gap between the haves and have-not...
Light and fluffy steampunk fantasy alternate-history jaunt. A fun premise and a lot of potential but I found the story a little too shallow and the characters way too bland.
3.5 stars
My biggest concern with this book is that I missed something. I feel like I got the general gist of it, but often the character would say something and I would be like: Huh? When did that happen. And I’d reread it and not really pick up on it. I went to law school and passed the Texas sta...
Alternate history, where the British still rule the American colonies in 1888. The main character is Verity Newton, a young governess who finds a job working for one of the families of Magisters who control magic and its use. But the family and Verity herself have secrets. This is one of those books...
4/5 stars*Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*This was one book I enjoyed thoroughly. I saw the cover and was interested right away. The tagline, all is fair in love and revolution, definitely drew me in. Then, I read the synopsis and was excited ...
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