BookmarkedOne’s Reviews > Lady of Uncanny Charms > Status Update

*lowers my glasses far enough to look over them disapprovingly* that is assisted suicide, my lady.

Character: I wanna talk to gf alone please
Maid: sir there are laws of propriety here
Character: ok but what if we talk state secrets that would convict us both of treason if you’re here
Maid: …I seem to have found the one exception.

Beren and Luthien vibes,

Holmberg: have you enjoyed the requited romantic pining?
Me: yes
Holmberg: do you love them?
Me: yes
Holmberg: ok great because I just remembered this is a wizard book so we're gonna bring necromancy back in the most painful way possible oh and your favorite--brutal chapters from the history of Wales! :)
Me: ...yes I would like to report attempted murder by ink pen

Character: I can't escape. People will recognize me here.
Character 2: ok go to Ireland then?

wait wait wait wait
you mean to tell me this boy gets an intellectual equal, a fellow spark, a beloved wife, AND in laws who adore him?

...once again the true fantasy is not the Victorian wizards

I am not going to cry over these two hopelessly romantic softies I am not going to cry I am not going to cry
this is a SERIOUS WIZARD BOOK THANK YOU

character: *gasp* the gf has dimples?? so cute!! I will not stop saying things to make her happy until I see them again. :3

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

The prose is flowery, and I can see straight through it to the technical bones of what she's trying to accomplish...and yet the initial gut punch is still perfect.
How does she *do* that??