Heather’s Reviews > Paragon > Status Update

Percy has really grown on me. I initially struggled with her naivety, but the further I’ve read, the more it makes sense within the Victorian-inspired setting. Her innocence and sense of propriety feel true to the society she’s been raised in, and I love that the historical influence shapes the characters rather than just the aesthetic.

There is lots of world building, with different beings, customs and magical rules to piece together, but I think it works much better if you stop trying to overanalyse everything and just let yourself fall into the world. There’s a distinctive Victorian inspired atmosphere with magic woven underneath, & I’m enjoying the way Percy and Obsidian’s relationship is developing so far. Intrigued to see where it goes!