Thank you to Zephyr for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Goodreads Synopsis
Camille, a revolutionary's daughter, leads a band of outcasts – a runaway girl, a deserter, an aristocrat in hiding. As the Battalion des Mortes they cheat death, saving those about to meet a bloody end at the blade of Madame La Guillotine. But their latest rescue is not what she seems. The girl's no aristocrat, but her dark and disturbing powers means both the Royalists and the Revolutionaries want her. But who and what is she?
In these dangerous days, no one can be trusted, everyone is to be feared. As Camille learns the truth, she's forced to choose between loyalty to those she loves and the future.
Review
Oh my god this book was brilliant.
This book was everything I wanted and more with a ragtag group of people trying to do the right thing in the middle of the French Revolution. Whilst I don't always find myself picking up historical fiction, I knew I needed to read this book by the synopsis. Add in LGBTQ representation, magical powers and bad ass characters I found myself quickly becoming hooked on this story that Kat Dunn has created.
I found myself adoring Camille and Ada who are both such strong willed and smart characters. They've both given up so much and I just want to hold them ahah! I think the uniqueness of the main group really makes this book and lets be honest I am a sucker for a mis-matched group of individuals working together to save the day.
My only qualm with this book is that I guessed a few plot points quite early on which meant that when they came into play I wasn't as suprised as I should have/wanted to have been.
Otherwise this was a beautifully written and captivating book. Kat Dunn has done a fantastic job with the world-building and character development in this book and I cannot wait to see how the story will continue in the next book in the series.
Review: 4/5 stars
*Due to Covid-19 the hardback release of this book has been pushed back but the eBook release is still on the 07th May so go and buy it!!!
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