Perfect combo of mystery and fantasy
This book is a perfect combination of fantasy elements, murder mystery blocks , and top with historical romance sprinkles. I enjoyed reading this book so much that I had a hard time putting it down (i.e. hello 3am, why am I not asleep?) Here are 15 reactions I had while reading the book:
- The book cover is the first thing that drew me in. It was both beautiful and haunting.
- I wanted to read more about the character that consumed the whole layout.
- I empathize with Catrin right away. An orphan, seemingly different than those around her.
- She is skilled, but as a woman she was seen as lower. Not to mention her skills are pretty badass & intriguing.
- When the murders start happening, my first thought was that this book had a Jack the Ripper feel to it.
- I love that Cat doesn’t really care about her reputation and is willing to put herself in danger to protect those she cares for, especially sneaking out at night and going to the seedier parts of town.
- The fictional history/religious views of praying to either the sun or moon between the two people in Collis was interesting.
- The author did a great job of creating a mix of religion & magic that seamlessly worked together and didn’t feel forced.
- The fantasy elements braided into the Sherlock Holmes feel of historical mystery was so beautiful.
- The romance within the book didn’t detract from the overall story but added more substance to the plotlines.
- It seemed like a natural progression & a realistic portrayal of human behaviors (ie trust, betrayal, heartbreak, sacrifice)
- Even though people around Cat have been hiding secrets. I love that she has more people who care for her, want to protect her, and just believe in her more than she realizes.
- Cat finding out where she came from & people who are like her made me smile but I was also impressed that it didn’t change her sassy, independent attitude one bit.
- The conclusion (without spoilers) didn’t come out of left field as the main characters threw their suspicions back and forth to each other in the last part of the book.
- I felt it was wrapped up nicely & I didn’t feel short-changed. It gave me a sense of both being bittersweet and hopeful.
- The book cover is the first thing that drew me in. It was both beautiful and haunting.
- I wanted to read more about the character that consumed the whole layout.
- I empathize with Catrin right away. An orphan, seemingly different than those around her.
- She is skilled, but as a woman she was seen as lower. Not to mention her skills are pretty badass & intriguing.
- When the murders start happening, my first thought was that this book had a Jack the Ripper feel to it.
- I love that Cat doesn’t really care about her reputation and is willing to put herself in danger to protect those she cares for, especially sneaking out at night and going to the seedier parts of town.
- The fictional history/religious views of praying to either the sun or moon between the two people in Collis was interesting.
- The author did a great job of creating a mix of religion & magic that seamlessly worked together and didn’t feel forced.
- The fantasy elements braided into the Sherlock Holmes feel of historical mystery was so beautiful.
- The romance within the book didn’t detract from the overall story but added more substance to the plotlines.
- It seemed like a natural progression & a realistic portrayal of human behaviors (ie trust, betrayal, heartbreak, sacrifice)
- Even though people around Cat have been hiding secrets. I love that she has more people who care for her, want to protect her, and just believe in her more than she realizes.
- Cat finding out where she came from & people who are like her made me smile but I was also impressed that it didn’t change her sassy, independent attitude one bit.
- The conclusion (without spoilers) didn’t come out of left field as the main characters threw their suspicions back and forth to each other in the last part of the book.
- I felt it was wrapped up nicely & I didn’t feel short-changed. It gave me a sense of both being bittersweet and hopeful.