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I read an earlier version of this book, which got off to a slow start, but had rich historical details and immersive world-building, a relaxed pace and generally kind characters, making for pleasant company, an entertaining story and a relaxing holiday read.

A main character who cannot speak, yet can communicate effectively with a combination of carefully selected tattoos and her mastery of pointed looks directed at certain persons who are definitely asking for it. I loved the characters and the dynamics that develop between them as this story progressed. This is a rich fantasy world, in which characters from different backgrounds find acceptance in their relationships, and band together to aid Mila in her struggle to unlock her magical powers and regain her voice. This is an entertaining story that pulled me in right the way through, and included some exchanges between characters which had me laughing out loud. I look forward to spending more time with Mila, Kai, Geb and co. in book 2.

The Fraud Squad is well outside my usual genre preferences, but the range of tensions between engaging characters and incredible pace hooked me in and kept me reading right to the very end.

A compelling tale of dark themes, lightened by kind characters. I won't lie, the content warning looked daunting. But bracing myself for it, I was able to read certain scenes on the edge of my seat, holding my breath, in an entertained, suspenseful way, as opposed to stressed or triggered.