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The Blackbirds of St. Giles by Lila Cain
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This has been my favourite read of 2025 so far! It was atmospheric, evocative and immersive from the first page, and I couldn't put it down.
The characters (both good and bad) were brilliantly written and so believable. Daniel was such a great character, and I was willing him (and Pearl) to find a way out of their desperate situation.
The gritty, grimy London streets were vividly brought to life in Georgian London and were such a contrast to the lavish houses and lifestyles enjoyed by the higher society at the time.
I loved reading about the dangerous streets in the underground labyrinth and the Blackbirds of St.Giles. They were fascinating and I didn't know anything about them before reading this book.
I loved the romance that was interweaved in the story, too, and the relationships between all of the different characters was so well written!
The characters (both good and bad) were brilliantly written and so believable. Daniel was such a great character, and I was willing him (and Pearl) to find a way out of their desperate situation.
The gritty, grimy London streets were vividly brought to life in Georgian London and were such a contrast to the lavish houses and lifestyles enjoyed by the higher society at the time.
I loved reading about the dangerous streets in the underground labyrinth and the Blackbirds of St.Giles. They were fascinating and I didn't know anything about them before reading this book.
I loved the romance that was interweaved in the story, too, and the relationships between all of the different characters was so well written!
This will definitely be in my top ten books of the year! I really hope there is a sequel as I would love to find out what happens next to Daniel and Pearl.
If you enjoy historical fiction, I really recommend this book!
If you enjoy historical fiction, I really recommend this book!