The Illusions

Historical fiction taking place in 19th century Britain, where magicians and pioneers in filmmaking come together and try to create a never seen before spectacle.  
A charming little historical fiction, that touches upon a particular moment in history full of changes in the world of art, technology and spectacle , specifically for women. It was nice to see that particular era talked about. 
The magic tricks and filmmaking aspects were really interesting and I did like the parallels between these types of entertainment. The elements of magical realism felt very à propos too but I wanted to see more of it. It was great to see women having agency and wanting independence. 
The main characters were likeable though not perfect and each had their own flaws.  Although well written, I did feel the plot was a bit too straightforward, lacking in tension and everything felt too convenient. I wasn't on the edge and to be honest a bit bored at times. The romance was cute but nothing incredible, it was nice to see some queer representation in a side character. 
A charming little story, very cozy though it lacked something for me