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Vespertine
by Margaret Rogerson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Vespertine is a story about Artemisia, who is training to be a Gray Sister. When her convent is attacked, she gets bound to an ancient spirit, whose help she’ll need if she wished to survive.
“Sometimes, if you want to save other people, you need to remember to save yourself first.”
Vespertine it the first book I’ve read by Margaret Rogerson (not the first book on my shelves whoops). I have always been fascinated by books who have religion (real or made up) so prominent in their story and plot, this book was no exception.
The souls, all the death and everything give this book a bit of a creepy vibe which fits incredibly with the story haha. The whole story is honestly a bit creepy and intense and soo damn good!
The world-building is very solid and strong. It is the whole foundation of the book as the religion is such a big part of all that is happening and why. I love how religion and faith are handled in the story.
Artemisia is truly an interesting character with a very interesting arc. She starts of closed off and cold, others are afraid of her and her attitude isn’t sunshine and rainbows. At the same time, I appreciate how she doesn’t think she is better and how Margaret Rogerson avoided her becoming a cliché. Her arc is really gradual and beautiful to read.
One of the most refreshing things is the focus point on friendship in this book. I love how Artemisia learns she deserved the friendships with the different characters. The banter and blooming friendship between Artemisia and the revenant were my favourite part of this book. It was funny and also added a layer to the book that was a great balance to the seriousness of the situation surrounding Artemisia and the revenant.
I also sort of liked how not everything was as it seemed. The plot twist could be predicted, but it was well executed so still very much enjoyable to read.
I also found out while writing this review, and opening the Goodreads page for this book, that it is the first in a series! I am sooo excited to be able to revisit this amazing world!!
Overall, I immensely enjoyed reading this book! I can’t wait to read more about these amazing characters in the sequel!
Vespertine is a story about Artemisia, who is training to be a Gray Sister. When her convent is attacked, she gets bound to an ancient spirit, whose help she’ll need if she wished to survive.
“Sometimes, if you want to save other people, you need to remember to save yourself first.”
Vespertine it the first book I’ve read by Margaret Rogerson (not the first book on my shelves whoops). I have always been fascinated by books who have religion (real or made up) so prominent in their story and plot, this book was no exception.
The souls, all the death and everything give this book a bit of a creepy vibe which fits incredibly with the story haha. The whole story is honestly a bit creepy and intense and soo damn good!
The world-building is very solid and strong. It is the whole foundation of the book as the religion is such a big part of all that is happening and why. I love how religion and faith are handled in the story.
Artemisia is truly an interesting character with a very interesting arc. She starts of closed off and cold, others are afraid of her and her attitude isn’t sunshine and rainbows. At the same time, I appreciate how she doesn’t think she is better and how Margaret Rogerson avoided her becoming a cliché. Her arc is really gradual and beautiful to read.
One of the most refreshing things is the focus point on friendship in this book. I love how Artemisia learns she deserved the friendships with the different characters. The banter and blooming friendship between Artemisia and the revenant were my favourite part of this book. It was funny and also added a layer to the book that was a great balance to the seriousness of the situation surrounding Artemisia and the revenant.
I also sort of liked how not everything was as it seemed. The plot twist could be predicted, but it was well executed so still very much enjoyable to read.
Spoiler
I do wonder how the story would’ve gone if Leaner truly was the “bad guy” as Artemisia believed for a big part of the storyI also found out while writing this review, and opening the Goodreads page for this book, that it is the first in a series! I am sooo excited to be able to revisit this amazing world!!
Overall, I immensely enjoyed reading this book! I can’t wait to read more about these amazing characters in the sequel!