Thank you to NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review!
The immersive and original world building was absolutely stunning to read and learn. I was entirely drawn in from the start. Our main character Lore is so relatable, which you wouldn’t think at first, due to the trauma and suffering she’s been through and how she still perseveres. The background and history we’re fed absolutely sucks you in for more, every single morsel.

The magic is super unique and interesting to discover, Mortem being in all of us but needing a special something to come out. Our MC being able to draw on more and detect it around her is what leads to our main court politics story line after she’s brutally betrayed to the church.

If you’re looking for creepy gothic catacomb vibes with court politics and intrigue this is most definitely an immediate pick for you! Especially if you’ve got a thing for love triangles because this one will have you pulling at your hair and demanding she listen to you through the pages.