A review by neni
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is only the second book I've read from Natasha Pulley, but it seems like she has a true talent for slow burn tragic angsty gays pining for each other and goddammit if I'm not absolutely in love with her writing. The writing style is slow and flowery and beautiful, fitting the plot itself as a glove. I was quite tense and scared by the end because I was afraid she was going to pull a tragic/bittersweet ending, but was extremely relieved to get a somewhat happy ending instead. I feel like this book is a wonderful example of a "mostly vibes but quite interesting world building, plot and engaging characters " book. I really am such a sucker for these books, I cant really tell why. Someone plz protect the main two characters,  I loved Thaniels and Moris soft wholesome chemistry together.
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