A review by thebooklovingpanda
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

I'm still in shock! It was hit after hit in the last quarter or so and the twists!

I'll admit it dipped a bit in pacing and intrigue around the middle - not that it truly dragged, but with so many details and characters it just felt more confusing and burdensome than it probably should have. The lead up to the end more than made up for it though and I'm raring to read 'Foul Heart Huntsman'! I even went straight to BUY the matching collectible (before I talked myself out of that impulse purchase), that's how strong the hold the ending had on me.

(I am getting the e-book though! I need to know what's next! And I am just dying to meet the oh-so-mysterious JM...)

Pre-review: Okay, I caved and pre-ordered the Waterstones special edition. I'm a sucker for foiling on hardbacks...especially when it's this pretty...
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