“The Familiar” by Leigh Bardugo

For those of us who want to sayBardugo’s prose is as eloquent as it is evocative, capturing the essence of a period rife with conflict and change. Each chapter is meticulously crafted, with dialogue that pierces and scenes that paint the stark contrasts of 16th-century Madrid. The author’s thorough research is evident throughout the novel, enveloping the reader in the authenticity of the setting and the complexity of its politics and culture. thank you to our moms, it’s not always easy to put