Nickie

I was looking for an easy read that didn't require a lot of thought and this was perfect! I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. I think my favorite things about this were the witch lore and the grandmother.

I wasn't sure about this one at the beginning, but I ended up enjoying it.

Biddy has grown up on the island of Hy-Brasil. She lives there with her found family Rowan and his familiar Hutchincroft. Rowan is a mage with little magic. That's because almost all the magic has gone out of the world. But together, maybe they can bring it back.

I loved the found family element and the setting. The characters too. I loved the mage/familiar relationship as well. Loving, but also funny at times.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-arc.

So glad I was finally able to read this!
When I started reading this, I didn't think I would like it as much as the first one because it wasn't following any of the main characters. I was so invested in the Nine, and I just wanted more of them.
After continuing on, I get why it started that way and it's brilliant! Now I'm just sad that I have to wait for the next one.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-arc.

This is a great series! That being said, I liked the first one a bit more. Since it's the second book in the series, I won't give any details, but I love the complex characters and magic. All the unique races are fascinating. I also think the spiral is very interesting.

If you want unique magic in your fantasy, you should read this series!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-arc.

Very different from what I usually read, but I thought it was great. I haven't read a lot about Rome, and it was really interesting reading about the young Julius Caesar.