A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

A Marvellous Light

The Last Binding #1

Freya Marske

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ romance adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes - including a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. 'Lush historical fantasy . . . A delightful book, with richly developed ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,923 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 80%
emotional 44%
funny 29%
hopeful 21%
lighthearted 20%
tense 17%
dark 8%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 17% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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