Wondering Sight is a fun read full of intrigue and magic in England’s post-Napoleonic war period. I loved the world of the book, where balls and sociaWondering Sight is a fun read full of intrigue and magic in England’s post-Napoleonic war period. I loved the world of the book, where balls and social expectations of the era mix with magic as part of the class order. Our heroine, Sophia Westlake, is marked as a seer by her red gloves. These gloves both elevate her status and mark her apart from the rest of the room.
She is a woman with a firm will, determined to clear the lies around her name spread by a long-time and elusive enemy. As she seeks to end his games, she discovers he is using her seeing powers against her, leading others to further discredit her name. I always enjoy a heroine who will not back down, even while risking her life, and Sophia does not disappoint.
The romance in the book was good, but I could have used a few more conversations building up the relationship between our mysterious love interest and Sophia before the end. Overall, a great, well-crafted book for fans of Mary Robinette Kowal, Patricia C. Wrede, and any other light, romantic fantasy story tellers.
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Wondering Sight is a fun read full of intrigue and magic in England’s post-Napoleonic war period. I loved the world of the book, where balls and social expectations of the era mix with magic as part of the class order. Our heroine, Sophia Westlake, is marked as a seer by her red gloves. These gloves both elevate her status and mark her apart from the rest of the room.
She is a woman with a firm will, determined to clear the lies around her name spread by a long-time and elusive enemy. As she seeks to end his games, she discovers he is using her seeing powers against her, leading others to further discredit her name. I always enjoy a heroine who will not back down, even while risking her life, and Sophia does not disappoint.
The romance in the book was good, but I could have used a few more conversations building up the relationship between our mysterious love interest and Sophia before the end. Overall, a great, well-crafted book for fans of Mary Robinette Kowal, Patricia C. Wrede, and any other light, romantic fantasy story tellers....more
This is a sweet and magical book that is great for any Middle Grade reader who loves magic, a clever princess, adventure, and finding ways to do the rThis is a sweet and magical book that is great for any Middle Grade reader who loves magic, a clever princess, adventure, and finding ways to do the right thing.
This was a great retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth and a fun, sweet journey across England. Cora and Adam are interesting, unique characters This was a great retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth and a fun, sweet journey across England. Cora and Adam are interesting, unique characters who have an excellent chemistry and can see beyond the normal conventions to what truly matters.
A good mix of sweet romance with mild adventure elements. I also enjoyed the minor cast of characters filling the balls and story, especially the valet and lady's maid who bring into view some of the greater challenges of society at the time. Which, also showed a great amount of research went into building historical events and facts into real consequences for the story....more
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