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A review by rampant_reading
High Times in the Low Parliament by Kelly Robson
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I received an advanced copy of High Times in the Low Parliament by Kelly Robson through Netgalley so I could share my review with you!
This book contained some extremely compelling components, including:
- Optimists who don’t know what’s good for them (or who are too busy flirting to care about impending doom)
- More lesbians and queer women than I could count
- An absolute disaster gay protagonist
- The healing power of dance
- Fairies who have absolutely had it with human politicking
Novellas are one of my favorite formats to read, especially when they’ve got queer representation, so High Times in the Low Parliament was the perfect read for me! I loved Lana’s easy-going personality and how it clashed with the high-stakes world around her. The world needs more characters who, when faced with imminent doom, flirt their way out.
In addition to reading my print copy of High Times in the Low Parliament, I also had the pleasure of listening to an audiobook version. Narrated by Amy Scanlon, the High Times in the Low Parliament audiobook was an absolute five-star hit for me! I loved the way that Scanlon’s characters paired with Robson’s writing style. Additionally, the shorter length of this novella translated very nicely into the audio format, so I listened to the whole book in only a couple of days.
My Recommendation-
If you love a queer story with a flirtatious, devil-may-care protagonist, you need to grab a copy High Times in the Low Parliament as soon as possible! I would especially recommend this novella to readers who prefer short-and-sweet stories, like Princess Floralinda and the Forty Flight Tower!
This book contained some extremely compelling components, including:
- Optimists who don’t know what’s good for them (or who are too busy flirting to care about impending doom)
- More lesbians and queer women than I could count
- An absolute disaster gay protagonist
- The healing power of dance
- Fairies who have absolutely had it with human politicking
Novellas are one of my favorite formats to read, especially when they’ve got queer representation, so High Times in the Low Parliament was the perfect read for me! I loved Lana’s easy-going personality and how it clashed with the high-stakes world around her. The world needs more characters who, when faced with imminent doom, flirt their way out.
In addition to reading my print copy of High Times in the Low Parliament, I also had the pleasure of listening to an audiobook version. Narrated by Amy Scanlon, the High Times in the Low Parliament audiobook was an absolute five-star hit for me! I loved the way that Scanlon’s characters paired with Robson’s writing style. Additionally, the shorter length of this novella translated very nicely into the audio format, so I listened to the whole book in only a couple of days.
My Recommendation-
If you love a queer story with a flirtatious, devil-may-care protagonist, you need to grab a copy High Times in the Low Parliament as soon as possible! I would especially recommend this novella to readers who prefer short-and-sweet stories, like Princess Floralinda and the Forty Flight Tower!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use