A review by bohowitch
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A whimsical tale of curses and love told by Robin Goodfellow aka Puck.
First and foremost, this is a story narrated by one of the fae folk, so it's colored by their perspective. It's a tale told in two acts rather than your standard fare, but both are equally important to the overall narrative. It does end in a HEA.
If you've come for steamy sapphic sex, this isn't the book for you. Being as this is narrated by a third party, you'll find it lighter on spice but still full of love and affection, both platonic and romantic.
I found this story to be unique and delightful in its narrative style. Robin is a chaotic narrator, prone to distraction and whimsy; it genuinely feels like it's narrated by an otherworldly being. That being said, the focus of said narrative is the trials of Miss Maelys Mitchelmore. Overcoming curses, a psychotic man, bitchy Gods, the struggles of society, a dawning sexuality, and a new found love is a lot for a young lady.
This book is not for everyone. If you like your stories formulaic and simple, you may want to give this a pass. If you like your stories vibrant, chaotic, and leaving you guessing until the end, you'll enjoy Mortal Follies.
I look forward to seeing what tale our good hobgoblin shares with us next!
First and foremost, this is a story narrated by one of the fae folk, so it's colored by their perspective. It's a tale told in two acts rather than your standard fare, but both are equally important to the overall narrative. It does end in a HEA.
If you've come for steamy sapphic sex, this isn't the book for you. Being as this is narrated by a third party, you'll find it lighter on spice but still full of love and affection, both platonic and romantic.
I found this story to be unique and delightful in its narrative style. Robin is a chaotic narrator, prone to distraction and whimsy; it genuinely feels like it's narrated by an otherworldly being. That being said, the focus of said narrative is the trials of Miss Maelys Mitchelmore. Overcoming curses, a psychotic man, bitchy Gods, the struggles of society, a dawning sexuality, and a new found love is a lot for a young lady.
This book is not for everyone. If you like your stories formulaic and simple, you may want to give this a pass. If you like your stories vibrant, chaotic, and leaving you guessing until the end, you'll enjoy Mortal Follies.
I look forward to seeing what tale our good hobgoblin shares with us next!