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Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
5.0

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This story took me a bit by surprise. While there were moments it seemed to lull, the journey the plot took me on was worth it. The love story that never stopped our main character from her ambitions was also really enjoyable to me, and I appreciated the way Schwartz made Hazel continue in her path to being a surgeon- despite it all. This historical tale was not necessarily frightening at any time but was enjoyable nonetheless.

Anatomy: A Love Story is a quick read. The prose is to the point, nothing too over flourished but still satisfying. The medical journey felt correct for the time the story was set, while the more "paranormal" parts were believable. The tale between Jack and Hazel warmed my heart, and I appreciated the way their love grew. The ending surprised me, and I'm quite pleased with how it all wrapped up. There is something to a medically cold story set with romantic undertones, and our author did a fantastic job with this one.