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The Art of Charming a Changeling
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Expected 25 Aug 26The Art of Charming a Changeling is a cosy slice-of-life romantasy set in a Regency-inspired world of enchanted galleries and fairy artistry, from Sylvie Cathrall, author of A Letter to the Luminous Deep. Fans of Margaret Rogerson and Heather Fawcett will be enchanted.
On her first day working in the prince's galleries, art conservator Florrie Hyverfell discovers that the most famous portrait in the collection is not only a fake-it's also inhabited by Vern, a fairy trapped in the forged painting.
Tracking down the stolen original is the only way for Florrie to save her job and for Vern to escape his canvas. Yet as they journey to a famed fairy museum to find the missing artwork, Florrie finds herself taking more than an art historical interest in the changeling painting's charming inhabitant.
On her first day working in the prince's galleries, art conservator Florrie Hyverfell discovers that the most famous portrait in the collection is not only a fake-it's also inhabited by Vern, a fairy trapped in the forged painting.
Tracking down the stolen original is the only way for Florrie to save her job and for Vern to escape his canvas. Yet as they journey to a famed fairy museum to find the missing artwork, Florrie finds herself taking more than an art historical interest in the changeling painting's charming inhabitant.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 25, 2026
About the author
Sylvie Cathrall
3 books409 followersSylvie Cathrall writes stories of hope and healing with healthy doses of wonder and whimsy. She holds a graduate degree in odd Victorian art and has handled more than a few nineteenth-century letters (with great care). Sylvie married her former pen pal and lives in the mountains, where she dresses impractically and dreams of the sea.
You can find Sylvie on Instagram @sylviecathrall.
Author's portrait by Inês Dinis: @inestheunicorn.
You can find Sylvie on Instagram @sylviecathrall.
Author's portrait by Inês Dinis: @inestheunicorn.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I need to read something cute 🥲 huge thanks to NetGalley & Orbit for a chance to review this arc!!
This cozy Romantasy follows Florrie ; a neurodivergent fmc ; who discovers her employer’s famous painting is a fake and inhabits a Fairy.
It’s impossible not to love the fmc & mmc. They’re both well intentioned, kind & soft. There’s also queer representation. The romance was clean & soft as well. The only character I could not stand was the fmc’s cousin Chary. I was wondering why she was so present in this story (she was really annoying). Every time her name came up on page, I was eager to change chapters and get away from her.
The element that really hindered my reading experience though is that I felt this novel lacked substance. Cozy fantasy is one of my favourite fantasy sub genres but this one was underwhelming. The pacing was also super slow. I felt that the story focussed more on the character’s inner thoughts than the actual progression. I appreciated that everything wasn’t an easy fix but I wish something else would’ve kept the story going.
This is one of the rare instances where I feel like multiple plots would’ve elevated this story.
I recommend this for cozy Romantasy lovers. The sequel seems to be following her cousin more closely and for that reason I won’t continue with this series.
This cozy Romantasy follows Florrie ; a neurodivergent fmc ; who discovers her employer’s famous painting is a fake and inhabits a Fairy.
It’s impossible not to love the fmc & mmc. They’re both well intentioned, kind & soft. There’s also queer representation. The romance was clean & soft as well. The only character I could not stand was the fmc’s cousin Chary. I was wondering why she was so present in this story (she was really annoying). Every time her name came up on page, I was eager to change chapters and get away from her.
The element that really hindered my reading experience though is that I felt this novel lacked substance. Cozy fantasy is one of my favourite fantasy sub genres but this one was underwhelming. The pacing was also super slow. I felt that the story focussed more on the character’s inner thoughts than the actual progression. I appreciated that everything wasn’t an easy fix but I wish something else would’ve kept the story going.
This is one of the rare instances where I feel like multiple plots would’ve elevated this story.
I recommend this for cozy Romantasy lovers. The sequel seems to be following her cousin more closely and for that reason I won’t continue with this series.
Want to Read
January 28, 2026- a prince's art gallery ✅
- a forged painting discovered ✅
- a fairy trapped inside the painting ✅
- unexpected feelings rising between an unlikely duo ✅
- a Fae museum that holds all the answers to freeing said fairy ✅✅✅
- a forged painting discovered ✅
- a fairy trapped inside the painting ✅
- unexpected feelings rising between an unlikely duo ✅
- a Fae museum that holds all the answers to freeing said fairy ✅✅✅
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rating: 3.5 stars
The Art of Charming a Changeling is Sylvie Cathrall’s foray into more traditional styles of writing, after the series of letters in Letters to the Luminous Deep and its sequel. The story follows Florrie, an art conservator who finds out that her new employer’s prized possession is a forgery and is inhabited by a Fairy named Vern. Florrie engages on a quest to return the correct painting, save Vern from his portrait, and maybe fall in love along the way.
I was nervous about the prose going into this book, as Cathrall’s previous writing style was so different in style. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the author’s ability to weave a narrative. The prose felt regency-inspired without being stuffy, and the subject matter was interesting. Florrie’s characterization in particular is fascinating, as the author describes a variety of neurodivergent traits that would be unfamiliar in Regency settings.
The Fairies in this story are very positive and welcoming, having the occasional mischievous moment but never creating a sinister undertone. It distinguishes the tone of this book from similar books in the genre that focus on fairies but often have higher stakes, more sinister themes, and more serious consequences. I appreciated that this book kept our fairies mostly light and engaging.
I really appreciated the casual nature of queer representation in this book. Florrie’s mother and stepmother run a gallery together, multiple characters casually mention dating both men and women, nonbinary characters are described only by “they” pronouns without any hesitation. The inhabited world in this story is deeply affirming to queer people, which I loved. It did, however, make the internal world-building rejection of neurodivergence a little harder.
The setting of this book is described as Regency-inspired, and though I could see that inspiration, it felt that it could have just as easily been a century before or after. The story lacked some of the defining elements of the Regency romance genre, and I almost would have rather it been called Victorian for the flexibility that the description gives. Regency means something specific to me, and the unusual elements of the Fairy storytelling gave enough flexibility that Regency didn’t quite fit.
The pacing of this book felt leisurely, and the actual climax of the book didn’t build the way I expected. The story felt slow and meandering, focusing much more on the romance pacing than the fantasy elements. I was surprised that certain plot moments happened when they did, as they felt either too large for the moment at hand or too small for the situation.
The book focuses significantly on the romance, following romance pacing for the most part. The story has multiple scenes that are clearly closed door or have explicit foreplay but non-descriptive intercourse. The book was more explicit than many of the cozy fantasy books on the market.
Altogether, this was a really fun cozy fantasy romance with low stakes, a solid romance and interesting characterization. In particular, Florrie’s neurodivergence and society’s response to it is compelling and complicated, with excellent layers that build over time. The queer representation in this book was casual and excellent, and the fairies themselves were a lot of fun.
I will definitely want to continue the series, which, beads on the epilogue, seems to follow Florrie’s gossipy cousin Chary. Personally, her character was frustrating to inhabit, even for that chapter, but I think the author can make the character redeemable.
Thank you to Orbit, Sylvie Cathrall and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy!
The Art of Charming a Changeling is Sylvie Cathrall’s foray into more traditional styles of writing, after the series of letters in Letters to the Luminous Deep and its sequel. The story follows Florrie, an art conservator who finds out that her new employer’s prized possession is a forgery and is inhabited by a Fairy named Vern. Florrie engages on a quest to return the correct painting, save Vern from his portrait, and maybe fall in love along the way.
I was nervous about the prose going into this book, as Cathrall’s previous writing style was so different in style. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the author’s ability to weave a narrative. The prose felt regency-inspired without being stuffy, and the subject matter was interesting. Florrie’s characterization in particular is fascinating, as the author describes a variety of neurodivergent traits that would be unfamiliar in Regency settings.
The Fairies in this story are very positive and welcoming, having the occasional mischievous moment but never creating a sinister undertone. It distinguishes the tone of this book from similar books in the genre that focus on fairies but often have higher stakes, more sinister themes, and more serious consequences. I appreciated that this book kept our fairies mostly light and engaging.
I really appreciated the casual nature of queer representation in this book. Florrie’s mother and stepmother run a gallery together, multiple characters casually mention dating both men and women, nonbinary characters are described only by “they” pronouns without any hesitation. The inhabited world in this story is deeply affirming to queer people, which I loved. It did, however, make the internal world-building rejection of neurodivergence a little harder.
The setting of this book is described as Regency-inspired, and though I could see that inspiration, it felt that it could have just as easily been a century before or after. The story lacked some of the defining elements of the Regency romance genre, and I almost would have rather it been called Victorian for the flexibility that the description gives. Regency means something specific to me, and the unusual elements of the Fairy storytelling gave enough flexibility that Regency didn’t quite fit.
The pacing of this book felt leisurely, and the actual climax of the book didn’t build the way I expected. The story felt slow and meandering, focusing much more on the romance pacing than the fantasy elements. I was surprised that certain plot moments happened when they did, as they felt either too large for the moment at hand or too small for the situation.
The book focuses significantly on the romance, following romance pacing for the most part. The story has multiple scenes that are clearly closed door or have explicit foreplay but non-descriptive intercourse. The book was more explicit than many of the cozy fantasy books on the market.
Altogether, this was a really fun cozy fantasy romance with low stakes, a solid romance and interesting characterization. In particular, Florrie’s neurodivergence and society’s response to it is compelling and complicated, with excellent layers that build over time. The queer representation in this book was casual and excellent, and the fairies themselves were a lot of fun.
I will definitely want to continue the series, which, beads on the epilogue, seems to follow Florrie’s gossipy cousin Chary. Personally, her character was frustrating to inhabit, even for that chapter, but I think the author can make the character redeemable.
Thank you to Orbit, Sylvie Cathrall and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I wanted to first say a big thank you to NetGallery and Orbit for sending me an ARC of The Art of Charming a Changeling. When I first say this arc, I was just in full on shock on how bright and detailed the cover was. That is how I feel in love and wanted to read about it. I also thought that the storyline sounded very interesting and had a place in my heard where I could connect with the characters but also the world building.
There were a couple of challenges that I had with reading this book. My main challenges were the history based part of the story. Personally, I think that there was some definitions or explanations of what each term of the history meant and how it was related to the story. I also thought that the map in the beginning of the story was sorta confusing and small. I would recommend if there is anyway that Sylvie Cathrall could make it bigger and use a color coded system to be able to understand what the map is trying to point out. The final thing that I thought was confused about were the whole idea about the different centuries. I think that it would be easier for me and other readers to understand if there was a key behind what the centuries meant and how it related to the story.
I also thought that The Art of Charming a Changeling, had a lot of positives about the story and world building. When I first started reading this book, is that I fell in LOVE with the main character Florrie and I felt her a special place in my heart which I did not know about until I kept reading. As I kept reading, I found out that Florrie is on the autism spectrum learning disability. I found it really interesting that Sylvie Cathrall was able to include that Florrie needed accommodations. I can personally realte to Florrie as a character becasue I am a girl in college who has a learning disability, has accommodations and needs extra support with things in life.
The Art of Charming a Changeling made me feel so personally connect to this story because of how art and creative related the story is. Overall, this cozy romance fantaty book makes my heart feel full because of how powerful, meaningful, and magical The Art of Charming a Changeling is.
I would overall give The Art of Charming a Changeling a 4 out of 5 stars! I am looking forward to reading book two in the series and see how Florrie keep growing and seeing how the world becomes deeper.
There were a couple of challenges that I had with reading this book. My main challenges were the history based part of the story. Personally, I think that there was some definitions or explanations of what each term of the history meant and how it was related to the story. I also thought that the map in the beginning of the story was sorta confusing and small. I would recommend if there is anyway that Sylvie Cathrall could make it bigger and use a color coded system to be able to understand what the map is trying to point out. The final thing that I thought was confused about were the whole idea about the different centuries. I think that it would be easier for me and other readers to understand if there was a key behind what the centuries meant and how it related to the story.
I also thought that The Art of Charming a Changeling, had a lot of positives about the story and world building. When I first started reading this book, is that I fell in LOVE with the main character Florrie and I felt her a special place in my heart which I did not know about until I kept reading. As I kept reading, I found out that Florrie is on the autism spectrum learning disability. I found it really interesting that Sylvie Cathrall was able to include that Florrie needed accommodations. I can personally realte to Florrie as a character becasue I am a girl in college who has a learning disability, has accommodations and needs extra support with things in life.
The Art of Charming a Changeling made me feel so personally connect to this story because of how art and creative related the story is. Overall, this cozy romance fantaty book makes my heart feel full because of how powerful, meaningful, and magical The Art of Charming a Changeling is.
I would overall give The Art of Charming a Changeling a 4 out of 5 stars! I am looking forward to reading book two in the series and see how Florrie keep growing and seeing how the world becomes deeper.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As someone who absolutely loves Regency-inspired fantasy romances like Half a Soul, A Rival Most Vial, *The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love*, and Befriending the Beast, **The Art of Charming a Changeling** by Sylvie Cathrall seemed like it would be right up my alley.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn't for me, and I ended up DNFing it.
There is a lot here that I can see working for the right reader. The premise is undeniably charming: an art conservator discovering that a famous portrait is both a forgery and home to a trapped fairy is exactly the kind of whimsical setup that immediately caught my attention. The story has a cozy, slice-of-life feel with a strong focus on art restoration, fairy lore, and gentle character interactions.
Florrie is a neurodivergent-coded protagonist who reminded me a bit of an older Emily Wilde, and Vern is sweet, endearing, and impossible not to like. The romance is clean and wholesome, and the overall atmosphere is warm, comforting, and undeniably cozy.
My biggest struggle was the pacing. This is a very slow, steady story that takes its time exploring the world, the art restoration elements, and the growing relationship between the characters. While I know many cozy fantasy readers will appreciate that approach, I personally found myself wanting a bit more momentum and urgency to keep me engaged.
I think readers looking for a gentle, low-stakes fantasy filled with charm, fairy magic, art history, and a cozy romance will likely have a wonderful time with this one. Sadly, despite loving the premise and appreciating what the author was trying to do, it wasn't able to hold my attention enough for me to continue.
If you're an avid cozy fantasy reader who enjoys slower-paced stories where you can simply exist alongside the characters, this may be exactly your cup of tea. For me, it was a DNF, but one I can still appreciate for its creativity and charm.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book via Net Galley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
Unfortunately, this one just wasn't for me, and I ended up DNFing it.
There is a lot here that I can see working for the right reader. The premise is undeniably charming: an art conservator discovering that a famous portrait is both a forgery and home to a trapped fairy is exactly the kind of whimsical setup that immediately caught my attention. The story has a cozy, slice-of-life feel with a strong focus on art restoration, fairy lore, and gentle character interactions.
Florrie is a neurodivergent-coded protagonist who reminded me a bit of an older Emily Wilde, and Vern is sweet, endearing, and impossible not to like. The romance is clean and wholesome, and the overall atmosphere is warm, comforting, and undeniably cozy.
My biggest struggle was the pacing. This is a very slow, steady story that takes its time exploring the world, the art restoration elements, and the growing relationship between the characters. While I know many cozy fantasy readers will appreciate that approach, I personally found myself wanting a bit more momentum and urgency to keep me engaged.
I think readers looking for a gentle, low-stakes fantasy filled with charm, fairy magic, art history, and a cozy romance will likely have a wonderful time with this one. Sadly, despite loving the premise and appreciating what the author was trying to do, it wasn't able to hold my attention enough for me to continue.
If you're an avid cozy fantasy reader who enjoys slower-paced stories where you can simply exist alongside the characters, this may be exactly your cup of tea. For me, it was a DNF, but one I can still appreciate for its creativity and charm.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book via Net Galley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
First of all, neurodivergent representation in a romance, yes please! The romance between Florrie and Vern is so sweet, soft, and kind. I loved this pair. It's also a very clean romance, basically no spice.
Florrie was a great character. Her neurodivergence was written really well and in a thoughtful way. I found her very easy to relate to.
I also enjoyed the world building and voice of the story. It was easy to imagine being in this world. The story is a bit slower paced, perfect for people who enjoy a more character driven adventure.
My small critiques are: It was a bit too long. I prefer my cozy stories and romances to sit at about 300 pages. I also found myself checking the dictionary a little too often, however I think the vocabulary used fits the vibe of the story.
Overall I gave The Art of Charming a Changeling 4 stars. I can't wait to pick up book two!
Thank you to Netgalley and Orbit for the arc of The Art of Charming a Changeling by Sylvie Cathrall!
Florrie was a great character. Her neurodivergence was written really well and in a thoughtful way. I found her very easy to relate to.
I also enjoyed the world building and voice of the story. It was easy to imagine being in this world. The story is a bit slower paced, perfect for people who enjoy a more character driven adventure.
My small critiques are: It was a bit too long. I prefer my cozy stories and romances to sit at about 300 pages. I also found myself checking the dictionary a little too often, however I think the vocabulary used fits the vibe of the story.
Overall I gave The Art of Charming a Changeling 4 stars. I can't wait to pick up book two!
Thank you to Netgalley and Orbit for the arc of The Art of Charming a Changeling by Sylvie Cathrall!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an advanced reader's copy!
When I read the synopsis of this book, it sounded like everything I've ever wanted: a historical fantasy romance which takes place in a museum? And our fmc is a conservationist who falls in love with a sentient painting? Absolutely A+ concept, and I really wanted to love it in turn.
Overall, it was just okay. I didn't feel any personal connection to the characters, the romance was fine, nothing special. One thing that bothered me in particular was how Florrie constantly noted that such and such painting was typical of the __ century, but then didn't elaborate on what the specific century in this world even looked like. In other words, the world was never fleshed out beyond the fact that fairies were there, and then they weren't.
Don't get me wrong, it was a cute little read, but unfortunately my expectations were too high for me to rate this anything above a 3.
When I read the synopsis of this book, it sounded like everything I've ever wanted: a historical fantasy romance which takes place in a museum? And our fmc is a conservationist who falls in love with a sentient painting? Absolutely A+ concept, and I really wanted to love it in turn.
Overall, it was just okay. I didn't feel any personal connection to the characters, the romance was fine, nothing special. One thing that bothered me in particular was how Florrie constantly noted that such and such painting was typical of the __ century, but then didn't elaborate on what the specific century in this world even looked like. In other words, the world was never fleshed out beyond the fact that fairies were there, and then they weren't.
Don't get me wrong, it was a cute little read, but unfortunately my expectations were too high for me to rate this anything above a 3.
July 4, 2026
This book is a soft, sweet read, and lives up to its genre as a cozy romance. Florrie is a gentle, autistic art conservator (I really do love the representation, especially in romance genres. This was so exciting for me) tasked with restoring a painting with a fairy trapped inside of it.
Both Florrie and our love interest, Vern, are sweet and very kind, and it makes for a lovely story with little real conflict. The cast of characters is entertaining and silly, making for a lighthearted read.
My largest issue with this book is that I found it to be incredibly dull. As much as it's nice to have a book with very little conflict.... there needs to be some kind of excitement to make up for that. I found myself skipping through large sections because I was just so bored with what I was reading.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Both Florrie and our love interest, Vern, are sweet and very kind, and it makes for a lovely story with little real conflict. The cast of characters is entertaining and silly, making for a lighthearted read.
My largest issue with this book is that I found it to be incredibly dull. As much as it's nice to have a book with very little conflict.... there needs to be some kind of excitement to make up for that. I found myself skipping through large sections because I was just so bored with what I was reading.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I received this as an ARC from a Goodreads Giveaway, thank you and all thoughts are my own!
This is a very sweet romance in a Regency-ish fantasy setting, between Florrie, an autistic (coded? the term is never used but her neurodivergency was very well written IMO) art conservationist and Vern, a fairy who lives within a forged prized painting of her new employer.
It's Fantastically sweet, and really has just confirmed my anecdotal belief that the quality of a m/f romance goes up when at least one party involved is queer. Probably has something to do with the inspection of traditional gender roles required when doing other inspection, I don't know. I'm usually kind of picky about my romance, but this landed in the area that I quite like!!
Overall, would recommend, especially if you're looking for something that falls in the realm of cozy :)
This is a very sweet romance in a Regency-ish fantasy setting, between Florrie, an autistic (coded? the term is never used but her neurodivergency was very well written IMO) art conservationist and Vern, a fairy who lives within a forged prized painting of her new employer.
It's Fantastically sweet, and really has just confirmed my anecdotal belief that the quality of a m/f romance goes up when at least one party involved is queer. Probably has something to do with the inspection of traditional gender roles required when doing other inspection, I don't know. I'm usually kind of picky about my romance, but this landed in the area that I quite like!!
Overall, would recommend, especially if you're looking for something that falls in the realm of cozy :)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A sweet, cozy fantasy, this novel follows Florrie, a painter-turned-conservator who is hired to care for the artwork in a museum in a Regency-inspired world. She discovers the results of a heist concerning the museum owner's favorite piece due to the replacement changeling painting deciding to come to life and speaking to her.
This story is slower-paced, but beautifully written. I enjoyed discovering the Fairy and Folk worlds with Florrie and Vern (our changeling painting) as they navigate museums, art, and their relationships. Readers will love the diversity of characters and relationships this novel has to offer.
I highly recommend this to readers of the Hart and Marcy series and Love's Academic series or to anyone who wants a low-pressure, charming story.
This is my own opinion. Thanks to Orbit and NetGalley for the arc.
This story is slower-paced, but beautifully written. I enjoyed discovering the Fairy and Folk worlds with Florrie and Vern (our changeling painting) as they navigate museums, art, and their relationships. Readers will love the diversity of characters and relationships this novel has to offer.
I highly recommend this to readers of the Hart and Marcy series and Love's Academic series or to anyone who wants a low-pressure, charming story.
This is my own opinion. Thanks to Orbit and NetGalley for the arc.
June 29, 2026
**🧵 Absolutely Charmed 🧺**
-> LOVE the museum setting & the magic system
-> MMC is an absolute gentleman (if youre tired of toxic masculinity cliches)
-> Respect-maxxing
-> 0.25 Spice level, a whiff of a pepper
-> A daylight-breezy-cozy read
-> Characters are charming & pleasant
-> Fidgeting/Neurodivergence/Sensory sensitivity representation
-> Immersive, delightful descriptions of textiles
-> Easy to feel attached to Florrie
-> Gorgeous cover
-> The language in this book is so beautiful and soothing I wish I had an audiobook to switch to
-> Very calm overall, a great read if you want to baby your nervous system but experience a new world
->🏳️🌈 rep but main couple is M+F
-> The author, who I want to follow now, is openly anti-ai. Thank you to NetGalley for the introduction, and to the author for this enchanting tale.
-> LOVE the museum setting & the magic system
-> MMC is an absolute gentleman (if youre tired of toxic masculinity cliches)
-> Respect-maxxing
-> 0.25 Spice level, a whiff of a pepper
-> A daylight-breezy-cozy read
-> Characters are charming & pleasant
-> Fidgeting/Neurodivergence/Sensory sensitivity representation
-> Immersive, delightful descriptions of textiles
-> Easy to feel attached to Florrie
-> Gorgeous cover
-> The language in this book is so beautiful and soothing I wish I had an audiobook to switch to
-> Very calm overall, a great read if you want to baby your nervous system but experience a new world
->🏳️🌈 rep but main couple is M+F
-> The author, who I want to follow now, is openly anti-ai. Thank you to NetGalley for the introduction, and to the author for this enchanting tale.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Art of Charming a Changeling was a very cute and cosy fantasy read! I really like the idea of a neurodivergent FMC and a sweet MC and it was super touching to see their story come together. Unfortunately, while it definitely hit the cozy mark, I did find it a bit too slow for my liking. I think if you enjoy very cozy fantasy with a little bit of Emily Wilde vibes you would like this, but I might need just a tiny bit more action for my own tastes. Overall it was a super cute story but it needed just a little bit more oomf to make a more compelling read. Thank you Netgalley and Orbit for the opportunity to read this ARC! All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a cozy and interesting story. I loved the neurodivergent rep. That is something I know I will find in Sylvie Cathrall's books. Overall, I enjoyed this story. But I'm not sure this book was for me. It felt very slow for me. That's my preference, nothing against the author. I loved A Letter to the Luminous Deep, which felt like a book more for me. I would highly recommend both books.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sylvie Cathrall, and Orbit for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sylvie Cathrall, and Orbit for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
A unique fantasy world, albeit one that needs a bit more introduction and explaining to get into. It felt a little under developed/explained to the reader. Otherwise the story was cute but nothing much new.
July 1, 2026
This was a charmingly whimsical, cosy fantasy about a neurodivergent art conservator and a changeling fairy trapped in a painting who fall in love.
It's a very character-driven story, so there isn't much of a plot.
I had a delightful time reading this.
It's a very character-driven story, so there isn't much of a plot.
I had a delightful time reading this.
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