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A review by nackereia
Markless by C.G. Malburi
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I’ve been reading CG’s fanfiction for years and immediately pre-ordered the book as soon as I was aware it was finally in existence.
The book arrived today and I binge read it in one sitting (as one does with this particular author’s works). I enjoyed the story, but I do wish it were a duology or trilogy rather than a single book. I would have liked to have some time spent on world building the areas Ruti and Dakala travel. The last third of the book is a little confusing and feels rushed - like it could be its own plotline or have a couple of extra chapters dedicated to it if enough space were allowed. I would have liked to know more about how the world’s magic worked - it seemed like bonding was simultaneously something special that happened only if there were a “perfect match” and something that could easily trigger if two unbonded individuals were desperate enough.
All in all, though - it’s incredibly easy to relate to Ruti and get lost in the story. Definitely a classic romance/fantasy/drama from CG! I would definitely recommend the book to others and will absolutely reread it.
The book arrived today and I binge read it in one sitting (as one does with this particular author’s works). I enjoyed the story, but I do wish it were a duology or trilogy rather than a single book. I would have liked to have some time spent on world building the areas Ruti and Dakala travel. The last third of the book is a little confusing and feels rushed - like it could be its own plotline or have a couple of extra chapters dedicated to it if enough space were allowed. I would have liked to know more about how the world’s magic worked - it seemed like bonding was simultaneously something special that happened only if there were a “perfect match” and something that could easily trigger if two unbonded individuals were desperate enough.
All in all, though - it’s incredibly easy to relate to Ruti and get lost in the story. Definitely a classic romance/fantasy/drama from CG! I would definitely recommend the book to others and will absolutely reread it.