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A review by audreading
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A little dense in the beginning, so I was worried, but I ended up loving this a lot more than I expected to. Well researched in the historical aspect with a clear respect and appreciation for the mixed cultures. Beautifully written characters and relationships. The way the ending worked out confused me a little, but I’m not mad at it.
Graphic: Gore, Sexism, Torture, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism