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A review by aiyam
Set in Stone by Stela Brinzeanu
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love forbidden romance, and it was done so well in this book that I could have cried.
I have never read about medieval Moldova before, so I have no basis for historical accuracy. But, the setting was described in such a way that I forgot I had no idea what this country looked like. The worldbuilding is amazing. I was immersed from the very first line. I especially loved all the descriptions of the witch's cottage.
Elina and Mira are cute together. I liked how the author brought these two girls together and had them fall in love in a period-typical way. There was no illusion that all the sudden the people around them would be fine with queerness. The obstacles in their path are great, and the strength they had to overcome them is incredible.
I loved this queer historical fantasy book, even more than I had been expecting. Go run for your copies on August 4.
I have never read about medieval Moldova before, so I have no basis for historical accuracy. But, the setting was described in such a way that I forgot I had no idea what this country looked like. The worldbuilding is amazing. I was immersed from the very first line. I especially loved all the descriptions of the witch's cottage.
Elina and Mira are cute together. I liked how the author brought these two girls together and had them fall in love in a period-typical way. There was no illusion that all the sudden the people around them would be fine with queerness. The obstacles in their path are great, and the strength they had to overcome them is incredible.
I loved this queer historical fantasy book, even more than I had been expecting. Go run for your copies on August 4.