The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo is a spellbinding historical fantasy that sweeps readers into the opulent yet treacherous world of Golden Age Madrid. At its center is Luzia Cotado, a humble scullery maid with a hidden gift—she can perform milagritos, small miracles that may be her salvation or her undoing. In a kingdom where magic is both coveted and condemned, Luzia’s talents thrust her into a deadly game of power, forcing her to navigate the perilous intrigues of the nobility and the ever-looming threat of the Inquisition.

Bardugo crafts a world where alchemy masquerades as science, faith battles deception, and survival demands more than luck—it requires cunning. Against the backdrop of a Spain still wounded by war, the novel weaves a tale of resilience and self-discovery, wrapped in sumptuous historical detail. With her signature blend of suspense, political machinations, and deeply human characters, Bardugo delivers a story as intoxicating as it is thought-provoking.

Perfect for fans of lush, atmospheric fantasy, The Familiar enthralls with its intricate plotting, morally ambiguous choices, and a heroine whose journey lingers long after the final page. This is historical fantasy at its most immersive—a dazzling exploration of power, identity, and the cost of miracles.

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