The Bartered Brides
Oct. 1st, 2021 01:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alobearIt's been three years since I read the 12th Elemental Masters book by Mercedes Lackey, and it seems the break was worthwhile, because I didn't have much good to say about that one - and this one, The Bartered Brides, I generally enjoyed.
The Victorian London setting is vividly portrayed, with the overlay of elemental magic adding distinction to the world-building. It was fun spending time with Nan and Sarah, their birds, and the Watsons again, though the plot was very dark and grim in places, which I guess is understandable since it's based on the tale of Bluebeard.
It was a short, easy listen, with good characters and an intriguing story.
The Victorian London setting is vividly portrayed, with the overlay of elemental magic adding distinction to the world-building. It was fun spending time with Nan and Sarah, their birds, and the Watsons again, though the plot was very dark and grim in places, which I guess is understandable since it's based on the tale of Bluebeard.
It was a short, easy listen, with good characters and an intriguing story.
