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The Temptation of Magic
by Megan Scott
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review
This book had so many things going for it! It had a gorgeous misty coastal-town setting that made me think of Curious Tides but some of the mind/vision fantasy aspects woven in with all the art history which made me think of Call Down the Hawk.
As someone interested in folk and British mythology, there was so much to get excited about. The story kept all the beauty and magic found in traditional tales, but also gave the whole plot a sharp edge with the viciousness of the world of the Empyreals.
This was also one of the best slow-burns I've read in a while, a perfect combination of 'I don't trust you' and 'there actually is so much plot going on that it would be impractical for us to get together now' which only made the eventual relationship more potent.
I was really impressed by this over all and think it makes for a fantastic debut. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for future books in this series!
This book had so many things going for it! It had a gorgeous misty coastal-town setting that made me think of Curious Tides but some of the mind/vision fantasy aspects woven in with all the art history which made me think of Call Down the Hawk.
As someone interested in folk and British mythology, there was so much to get excited about. The story kept all the beauty and magic found in traditional tales, but also gave the whole plot a sharp edge with the viciousness of the world of the Empyreals.
This was also one of the best slow-burns I've read in a while, a perfect combination of 'I don't trust you' and 'there actually is so much plot going on that it would be impractical for us to get together now' which only made the eventual relationship more potent.
I was really impressed by this over all and think it makes for a fantastic debut. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for future books in this series!