A review by alexiab
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

WOW this book was worlds more than I ever expected, and I had an absolute blast every second. There's so much packed in, but it never feels rushed or overflowing with information. 


I can't believe how complex this fantasy world was, and how well it was explained despite only being one book (and a romance to boot, with worldbuilding very much in the background). I would love to see more from this world, it's so interesting and fun that it makes me wish this was a fantasy series instead of a standalone romance, but I don't think there was anything missing to tell this story. I probably would have enjoyed more location descriptions just to really dig into the atmosphere, but it's a great example of building a whole new world just to show two idiots falling in love.

The character work was also much more layered than I was anticipating, especially seeing how much work had to go into explaining the world and how these characters fit into it. Mercy and Hart, as well as all the side characters, have a great level of background info, emotional depth, and personality to make everyone feel whole and oh so loveable.

I'm just SO IMPRESSED. I had no idea what depths were hiding in this sweet and unique love story, and I really hope we get another chance to visit this world in the future. 
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