Mystery

Mystery stories center on puzzles, secrets, and the search for truth. This tag gathers my reviews of mystery books filled with intriguing characters, hidden motives, and satisfying twists.

A Review of City of Iron and Ivy: Not the Romantasy You're Expecting

A historical fantasy set in Victorian London with a floromancy magic system that genuinely impressed me, a determined heroine worth rooting for, and a murder mystery at its heart. Just don't go in expecting a romantasy.

Apr 204 min read

A Magical University That Forgot to Be Magic: A Review of An Arcane Study of Stars by Sydney J. Shields

An Arcane Study of Stars by Sydney J. Shields had all the right ingredients for a great dark academia fantasy, but the rushed romance, frustrating protagonist, and convenient plot devices held it back.

Apr 124 min read