I was given a review copy via Netgalley in return for an honest review. I liked the recurring theme of choice too, and how this was reflected in the actions of the characters.Ī tense, exciting political historical thriller, with a diverse, queer cast of characters portrayed really well.ĭangerous Remedy by Kat Dunn is out now, published by Head of Zeus. The politics was particularly well done, with the theme of revolutions eventually turning on the most principled revolutionaries, and the feeling of being caught between two opposing sides, neither of whom you feel are in the right. The romantic scenes were really well done, with their ups and downs feeling important and meaningful, and the action was tense, exciting and nerve wracking. There's a real mix of sexualities, genders, but also backgrounds, with a deserting soldier from Marseille, an aristocrat with a drinking problem, and Ada and Cam, two girls in love, with complex family and social backgrounds. I loved the different perspectives presented by the group. This churning pool of politics and executions is where our group of heroes find themselves.
Revolutionaries are turning on each other, executing anyone within their own ranks who wavers or holds different views to the ruling powers, and the royalists are still actively working to overturn it all. The French Revolution has removed the monarchy and aristocracy, but it's a dark and dangerous time, the Terror. In a fast and furious story full of the glamour and excesses, intrigue and deception of these dangerous days, no one can be trusted, everyone is to be feared.
A historical thriller, it takes us back to a fascinating time in history.
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