![]() ![]() There is also a touch of some romantic and mysterious magic, as the link between the land of Stariel and its family members… ![]() The setting of the story is interesting, a mix of a fifties-ish atmosphere, where magic is mundane and used in a pseudo steampunk way as an energy, fuiling classical devices (cars, elektricity.) and sometimes as an art – but not one well-mannered and respectable ladies should persue. It was easy to root for her since the very beginning of the story. She’s quite feminine and sometimes a flirt (by her own admission), but is also her own person, capable, independent and occasionally irritated by male chauvinism. I loved each aspect of the book, but I’ll begin with the main character, Hatty, who’s a superb feminine protagonist. A very feminine read (and I don’t mean « for girls »), which will delight readers who appreciate a classic style, beautiful and smart dialogues and an absence of clichés – or rather the presence of twisted ones! « Lord of Stariel » is just the kind of family story I love, a mix of fantasy, feminism, romance and humour, a mix of levity and profoundness: subtle but never simplistic. ![]() ![]() What a delicious read! So perfect for me! Just the false-light read I’m looking for, but usually can’t find anymore these days, as romances tend to be heavy on the romance and explicit sexe to the detriment of the story, and even to characters’ development, with stereotypical protagonists. ![]()
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