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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting read, drags a bit towards the end. Some obvious ‘secrets’ are revealed, with more surprising ones later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Homophobia, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Outing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization
This was such a rich and lustrous story steeped in enchantment and forbidden romance.
On the run from his homophobic aunt, Emile hides his identity, playing servant, and taking employ in the estate of one Count Montoni and his niece and nephew.
Immediately upon arrival, he stirs things up when he discovers a severed hand… and catching the eye of not only the Count’s nephew Henri, but a handsome young doctor, Bram. Tensions rise between Henri and Bram, pitting Emile in the middle, all while Emile is learning more about the strange affliction that plagues the Count and his family at every full moon.
I enjoyed so much about this book, from the pacing, to the writing style, to the fantastic love triangle (in which Emile ends up with exactly whom I hoped he would). The characters have these great qualities and flaws, making them each relatable in their own way. I just adored Emile and his entire character arc. I also really enjoyed the gothic style and the atmospheric storytelling. There is so much to love about this book, way more than I even touched on in this review. READ IT!!
On the run from his homophobic aunt, Emile hides his identity, playing servant, and taking employ in the estate of one Count Montoni and his niece and nephew.
Immediately upon arrival, he stirs things up when he discovers a severed hand… and catching the eye of not only the Count’s nephew Henri, but a handsome young doctor, Bram. Tensions rise between Henri and Bram, pitting Emile in the middle, all while Emile is learning more about the strange affliction that plagues the Count and his family at every full moon.
I enjoyed so much about this book, from the pacing, to the writing style, to the fantastic love triangle (in which Emile ends up with exactly whom I hoped he would). The characters have these great qualities and flaws, making them each relatable in their own way. I just adored Emile and his entire character arc. I also really enjoyed the gothic style and the atmospheric storytelling. There is so much to love about this book, way more than I even touched on in this review. READ IT!!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Pretty good! I listened to the audiobook, I liked the ending a lot- I do kind of wish I would have.. I don’t know.. something just felt a bit missing. Like a level of debt my. I would like to read a physical copy!
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-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