The Familiar
- 400
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 2 weeks on the list, peaked at #3
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Our view
“The Familiar” is a dark historical fantasy whose setting is its strongest card. Luzia Cotado, a kitchen servant with a talent for small miracles, must put her magic on show for the powerful while concealing where her family comes from, and the age of the Spanish Inquisition gives that secret real danger. Some readers who loved Leigh Bardugo’s earlier novels come away less satisfied by this one. It stands alone, with no series to follow.
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About the book
The Familiar is a historical fantasy novel written by Leigh Bardugo, published by Flatiron Books on April 9, 2024. The novel follows Luzia Cotado, a scullion with a gift for "little miracles", who must use her magic to survive and gain favor in the royal court all while hiding the truth about her ancestry. The book is not part of a series.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 381 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 72% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 5 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 376 | 99% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Familiar?
It has 400 pages — shorter than 78% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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