A review by robbiclaire
Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The way that this story is written is so immersive that the reader feels as if they’re on horseback alongside the five heroes of the Arthurian saga. The manipulation of time throughout Elaine’s narrative can sometimes be a challenge to navigate but it serves as a reminder that the future is not set, that things change, that we change. This reclaiming of the character from Tennyson’s poem is fantasy at its finest, full of adventure and romance and all magic. But it is also challenging and breaks the reader’s heart. Beautifully written and captivating. 
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