Wayward
As always, Quince writes charming characters in a transporting environment in this sweet tale full of culture and cats. This one gets a slightly lower rating from me because I felt like, at times, the plot devices were a little weak, and there were a couple of holes. That being said, this was a darling little, light-hearted romance full of color in every sense of the word.
I really enjoyed how much description went into the wardrobes and the architecture in this story. In a reality that's going ever grayer, this story fights back with pops of vivid, vibrant color, texture, shapes, and clever infrastructure. I feel like Quince expertly captured the atmosphere and locale they were going for here, not only through sight, but feel, taste, and smell too. It was hot, it was smoky with incense, it was full of tasty cuisine, and it was kaleidoscopic. Culture was alive in this story, and I felt transported.
I also enjoyed the characters here which have distinct personalities both lively and fun. I especially enjoyed the peeks we got at some of the side characters, even the entourages or servers who clearly knew a little more of what was going on than our main character Francis, and were charmed and delighted to see the romance unfold before their eyes. It was obvious throughout this that both royals at the focal in this tale were beloved by those around them.
Overall, this is an easy, enchanting read that's perfect for when you just want something adorable and sense-rich that will take you away, something you don't have to think about too hard as you're carried along with it. I'm enchanted, and I also wish I had a palace garden full of a thousand cats. If that's something that interests you also, then this read might just should be your next one.
As always, Quince writes charming characters in a transporting environment in this sweet tale full of culture and cats. This one gets a slightly lower rating from me because I felt like, at times, the plot devices were a little weak, and there were a couple of holes. That being said, this was a darling little, light-hearted romance full of color in every sense of the word.
I really enjoyed how much description went into the wardrobes and the architecture in this story. In a reality that's going ever grayer, this story fights back with pops of vivid, vibrant color, texture, shapes, and clever infrastructure. I feel like Quince expertly captured the atmosphere and locale they were going for here, not only through sight, but feel, taste, and smell too. It was hot, it was smoky with incense, it was full of tasty cuisine, and it was kaleidoscopic. Culture was alive in this story, and I felt transported.
I also enjoyed the characters here which have distinct personalities both lively and fun. I especially enjoyed the peeks we got at some of the side characters, even the entourages or servers who clearly knew a little more of what was going on than our main character Francis, and were charmed and delighted to see the romance unfold before their eyes. It was obvious throughout this that both royals at the focal in this tale were beloved by those around them.
Overall, this is an easy, enchanting read that's perfect for when you just want something adorable and sense-rich that will take you away, something you don't have to think about too hard as you're carried along with it. I'm enchanted, and I also wish I had a palace garden full of a thousand cats. If that's something that interests you also, then this read might just should be your next one.