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I really don't like being confused for this long
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wildly predictable but surprisingly compelling
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Self harm, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
This was a mix of truly amazing and totally flat horror short stories.
Favourites: Swanskin, Wherever You Look, Mine Seven, It Doesn't Feel Right, Bokeh & Murder Board.
Favourites: Swanskin, Wherever You Look, Mine Seven, It Doesn't Feel Right, Bokeh & Murder Board.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Murder
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had previously read and loved Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson so I was super excited going into this. It did not disappoint!
Our main character Artemesia is a Gray Sister trainee, cleansing bodies of the dead to allow their souls to pass on peacefully, when her covenant is suddenly attacked. To defend herself she harnesses the power of a powerful ancient spirit (called a revenant) that has been bound to a saint's relic.
The atmosphere and world setting (middle ages, religious France vibes?) was brilliant from the very beginning and the fast paced narrative meant I flew through this! I loved the magic system with the ancient spirits and their respective lores. It reminded me of the Numina trilogy by Charlie N. Holmberg so I would definitely recommend this if you liked that.
I loved Artemesia and she underwent some great character development. In my opinion this also had some great anxiety and PTSD representation as well as ace/aro representation. Artemesia also has a physical disability that was very refreshing to see explored in YA.
My only minor criticism was the limited development of the side characters but other than that! Her relationship with the revenant was one of the highlights of the book and it just kept getting better and better! Very excited for where this series may go next.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced reader's copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced reader's copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Suicide, Kidnapping
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Fascinating, well put together, kept the morbid topics relatively light hearted. Audiobook was fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Why did I wait so long to read this ðŸ˜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood
Minor: Child death, Rape
Much better than the 2nd volume. I preferred the art style in this one too. Some visually fantastic fights.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was absolutely brutal and darkest + saddest so far. Some huge plot points too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury
