RELEASE DAY REVIEW: Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: June 6, 2023 by Del Rey
Review:
Myth: 3.5/5
I quite adored Miss Mitchelmore and Lady Georgianna, but their story felt like two distinct stories, only slightly interwoven. The setting and world were fun, a Victorian England with faerie clothes a common-place item, and curses, while frowned upon in polite society, are not unheard of.
Magic: 3/5
We have an ousted fae narrator, Robin. He switches forms and shapes to blend into the scenery to tell the story, though I found this a little overly explanative for how and why he ended up being in each scene. I was happy to just assume he was there.
Besides fae charms, this book also plays with the vengeance of the gods, though I wasn’t completely sure on this one. It seemed to use parts of the Roman pantheon.
Overall: 3.5/5
This book definitely had lots of whimsy, a fantastically broody, wealthy, and gossiped-about female love interest, and characters that had the best intentions.
