A review by mirva
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I'm a simple reader: Bardugo writes, I wait with bated breath for every book.

There's a great cast of characters and Bardugo is great at keeping the strings of the story in her hands. She combines real historical elements and myths with magic in a seamless way.

Luzia and Santangel's dynamic shares some similarities with leads of her other work, and it's a dynamic I am always happy to read more of.

There is a feel to the story that reminds me a little bit of Joanne Harris' works.