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 vivid 16th-century Spanish Inquisition settings, blending historical fiction and magical r...
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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Moved a little slow for people in the beginning I think but honestly give it a chance and you might like it! I loved it and have read it twice. The themes around fear are excellent.
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