pvbobrien's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping and Classism
Minor: Death, Murder, Violence, and War
fancypython's review
3.0
intriguing universe, entertaining story. A fun read - will definitely give the next book a try.
vasha's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kimalah's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Outcrossing is a lovely, quiet historical fantasy romance with some mystery thrown in. It is a bit uneven but enjoyable. Having read some of Celia Lake’s other books, it is obvious that this was an early work. I very much liked Ferry and especially Rufus. Looking forward to continuing the series.
the_discworldian's review against another edition
DNF @ 19%
I can handle. Sentence fragments. But? Question marks at the end of declarative. You know. Sentences? I can't do it?
I can handle. Sentence fragments. But? Question marks at the end of declarative. You know. Sentences? I can't do it?
prgchrqltma's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Not unlike Dorothy Sayers with magic. The dialog, however, was the worst. Short. Choppy sentences. Missed sentence subjects. Fragments. The dialog caused my brain to stutter while reading, and it was unpleasant. I will try another.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
kristick's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this fantasy about magic in post-WWI world.
clarissagosling's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a gem of a book. Gorgeous setting and magic intertwined into a historical story. Loved the magic and the characters.
celiaedf12's review
3.0
The dialogue quirks in this book drove me absolutely bonkers. Both main characters "speak... a bit like this? Very hesitantly... with a lot of pauses... changing the topic of their... I mean, it really drove me up the wall." Apart from that I thought this was a fun romance, although to be honest I was more interested in the world-building itself than the romance, and wished there had been more of that, and less of the hesitant mumbling between the two main characters.