Weave the Lightning

I had high hopes for the magic system and for the circus aspect, and was not let down by the magic system. It was unique and very interesting to learn about throughout the book. Maybe I was just spoiled by Caraval but I was hoping for more about the circus aspect. Overall it was a decent read with m......more

eARC received from NetGalley, thank you to NetGalley and Solaris Books. What first attracted me to this book is its stunning cover. This gorgeous vintage vibe is really sweet. But sadly, I really struggled with this book. It starts off with a very complicated magic system with many different characte......more

It's everything I love in a book: intricate magic; Russian-inspired world; traveling circus; fascist state with the resistance working to overthrow it; morally grey choices; people in tough situations trying to do their best, kick-ass women; romance; different gender conventions; technology (1910s l......more

Interesting and complex world, well developed and unique magic system, and characters that are forced to grow and adapt - all of the things that I love to see in a novel. Most books I've read that have tried to have magic in a modern (or close to modern world) get trapped in a magic-punk realm that r......more

This is the book you borrow from the library when all the other books you wanted to borrow are out and you need something to tide you over until the other books are returned. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. It has all the ingredients of a wonderfully grand tale with a travelling Russi......more