The Familiar
In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the lump of a servant cowering in the kitchen is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family's social position.
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Readers say *The Familiar* by Leigh Bardugo captivates with its vivid 16th-century Spanish setting during the Golden Age, blending historical fiction,...
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Honestly, I wouldn’t read it again and that’s why it earned a rating of 5. It was a slow page turner. It was a love story of two people, one with dark magic and another that was never trained. I don’t really understand the storyline with Prince Perez and the King who did not like him. Valintina never really had a purpose except she made her skully maid do magic for reputation and then felt bad. She had a bad marriage and wanted more. Lucia and Santano had an unspoken bond early on. Victor was a horrible man that did what he wanted till his luck ran out. The olive prince was a joke that once his medallion was gone had no powers. I did think it was interesting the “little girl” with visions was no little girl. They never really closed out that story line. It was sad how they abruptly end the Aunt. The story was superficial and not enthralling. If this story was my first into Romantasy, I would be turned off and not engaged.
Gothic story about a girl with witchy powers who’s a maid for a poor family and an immortal man who struck a deal with the devil.
I genuinely enjoyed it! Perfect for the fall, spooky vibes.
It takes place in 1590, in Spain so during the Golden Age of Spain.
I enjoyed the Catholic themes even though it was disgusting how Jewish people in Spain were forced to convert to avoid being murdered.
It was very historical fiction mixed with fantasy because I learned a lot about things I didn’t know about.
The author did her research VERY well
on religions during that time.
I enjoyed the challenges she had to do as a “miracle” worker, to compete with other people who also performed certain “miracles”.
I love a good competition inside a book.
Overall a very captivating book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I genuinely enjoyed it! Perfect for the fall, spooky vibes.
It takes place in 1590, in Spain so during the Golden Age of Spain.
I enjoyed the Catholic themes even though it was disgusting how Jewish people in Spain were forced to convert to avoid being murdered.
It was very historical fiction mixed with fantasy because I learned a lot about things I didn’t know about.
The author did her research VERY well
on religions during that time.
I enjoyed the challenges she had to do as a “miracle” worker, to compete with other people who also performed certain “miracles”.
I love a good competition inside a book.
Overall a very captivating book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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