Saft, Allison

Fans of regency fiction with a touch of magic will enjoy this gossipy romance with plenty of secrets. Recommended.

This read-alike to Maggie Stiefvater’s The Scorpio Races is worth purchasing. While there are heavy topics, this fantasy fills a familiar plot arc with a unique setting, cast, and a lovely romance between two characters who are considered outsiders by society at large.

Those who pick up Saft’s debut will be richly rewarded on all counts—intricately woven characters, beautiful prose, and darkness around every corner make this fantasy a first purchase.