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thesapphiccelticbookworm 's review for:
A Botanical Daughter
by Noah Medlock
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you to Netgalley and Titan Books for a copy of this book.
To the Victorian London society, taxidermist Simon and horticulturist Gregor are two odd bachelors living together, but secretly they're much more than friends. When Gregor acquires a fungus that shows signs of intelligence he combines it with a recently corpse.
Gregor, Simon and their botanical daughter, Chloe along with housekeeper Jennifer form an unconventional family. However can a being such as Chloe be contained and kept secret?
This is a queer, gothic horror, but it managed to funny and cozy at times. Medlock poses many complex ethical and philosophical questions. I really enjoyed this world, and am looking forward to exploring more Medlock's works in the future.
To the Victorian London society, taxidermist Simon and horticulturist Gregor are two odd bachelors living together, but secretly they're much more than friends. When Gregor acquires a fungus that shows signs of intelligence he combines it with a recently corpse.
Gregor, Simon and their botanical daughter, Chloe along with housekeeper Jennifer form an unconventional family. However can a being such as Chloe be contained and kept secret?
This is a queer, gothic horror, but it managed to funny and cozy at times. Medlock poses many complex ethical and philosophical questions. I really enjoyed this world, and am looking forward to exploring more Medlock's works in the future.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Homophobia