
Imagine just a paperwork error and then you end up cursed, having visions, and then you’re helplessly (but enjoying) going along for the ride! What follows are magical families and houses, fancy wallpaper, family drama, more magic, and romance!
Things I liked:
The alternative Edwardian setting
The magic system and its potential
Robin Blyth the lovely himbo and not quite cinnamon roll
Edwin Courcey and his love of books
The prose
Characters are an important thing in a book for me, and though it took me longer than I’d have liked, I’ve ended up a huge fan of Robin! He’s adorable and actually a really refreshing character for me to read about. He kind of seems a bit dumb but then on the other hand he’s not. I miss reading about him already and he deserves the best! Such a lovely nice chap but could also punch you in the face.
Things I had small issues with:
The pacing. Whilst it didn’t end up being a problem for me, I can see why some readers may find this book rather slow at first. But it was worth sticking with.
The point of view/narration. Sometimes it was hard to differentiate whose POV I was reading from which stopped my reading flow.
Some of the secondary characters. Some but not all were a bit unremarkable and did not stand out even if they were present through most of the book.
Everything I mentioned above is something that I think ended up improving as I progressed through the book, but it’s worth a mention to those readers who don’t give much time to a book before judging it. I enjoyed this more and more as it went on, now I am looking forward to the next one!
Lastly, please I’m begging, despite the pretty cover and magical fantasy, please do not shelve this with the YA / Teen fantasy as the characters are adults and there are a few spicy 18+ scenes if you catch my drift! Fade to black it is not.