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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I continue to love these characters! We learned more about both Oliver and Felipe in this installment. Oliver definitely has a special place in my heart - I really like his characterization.
Oliver and Felipe finds themselves in a murder town where two other investigators previously went missing, and another two fled after investigating a bit. The dead have been rising and attacking townsfolk, so Oliver’s expertise might be helpful. However the forest surrounding the town is closing in and slowly cutting them off from the rest of the world.
The atmosphere of the story was great. The forest added eeriness and the townspeople who might know more than they let on added some mystery and tension. Oliver and Felipe had plenty of loving moments to balance out the action and suspenseful ones.
Oliver and Felipe are a great couple and I’m excited they have another book coming.
Oliver and Felipe finds themselves in a murder town where two other investigators previously went missing, and another two fled after investigating a bit. The dead have been rising and attacking townsfolk, so Oliver’s expertise might be helpful. However the forest surrounding the town is closing in and slowly cutting them off from the rest of the world.
The atmosphere of the story was great. The forest added eeriness and the townspeople who might know more than they let on added some mystery and tension. Oliver and Felipe had plenty of loving moments to balance out the action and suspenseful ones.
Oliver and Felipe are a great couple and I’m excited they have another book coming.
Enjoyable continuation of the series! Much in the same vein as the previous vibe-wise, and though I wish I'd had time to reread the first two books right before I read this one since it's been over a year, I was able to pick things up again pretty quickly. I'd be under the (mistaken) impression this would be the final book, but there will thankfully be at least one more, which is great because there are some big threads laid out in this one that I'm very curious to see resolved.
The Reanimator’s Remains is the third book in the gay fantasy noir series The Reanimator Mysteries. When a case brings necromancer Oliver and his undead partner Felipe to the hometown of Oliver’s parents that he knows nothing about, the encounter a town trapped within menacing woods, a family curse plaguing Oliver’s bloodline, secrets waiting to be uncovered from both their pasts.
This was the best and most personal book in the series so far. I loved it. The mystery is intriguing and full of interesting characters, but it’s their connections to the past that really elevate this story. We delve deep into the tragic histories of both Oliver and Felipe, and my heart broke for both of them. In Oliver’s, we see the powerful love of his parents and their willingness to sacrifice for the child they bore. In Felipe’s, we see crushing weight of familial expectations and the conditions set upon love that should have been unconditional. And together, they have found a love and family of their own (but I’m guessing the next book will likely involve Felipe’s family).
The Reanimator’s Remains is the best entry in the series as it shares the personal histories of Oliver and Felipe.
This was the best and most personal book in the series so far. I loved it. The mystery is intriguing and full of interesting characters, but it’s their connections to the past that really elevate this story. We delve deep into the tragic histories of both Oliver and Felipe, and my heart broke for both of them. In Oliver’s, we see the powerful love of his parents and their willingness to sacrifice for the child they bore. In Felipe’s, we see crushing weight of familial expectations and the conditions set upon love that should have been unconditional. And together, they have found a love and family of their own (but I’m guessing the next book will likely involve Felipe’s family).
The Reanimator’s Remains is the best entry in the series as it shares the personal histories of Oliver and Felipe.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
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
”[…] How can I forget? I can’t un-know things are going wrong.”
In a nutshell..!
The third in the Reanimators Mysteries, I have really enjoyed its predecessors and am happy to report, that I enjoyed this one as well! There is a lot I could say, but first things first: we need Lewis Allens Story. Very well done, and I was sad not to see more of him in the latter parts of the story!
All in all a very good read. I emotionally connect a lot with Oliver especially, and feel definitely invested in these characters. Some of the new faces I hope we will see more of (jokes on me that has aphantasia), Lewis Allen as mentioned, but also Will, the apothecaries etc.. trying to keep this spoiler free.
My only gripe: the ending wrapped up too quickly for my liking. Maybe that’s just me, but the transition from showdown to epilogue was too jarring for me. That is something that is subject to personal taste obviously, and since I struggle with transitions anyway.. anyway! I loved this nonetheless and am excited for the next instalment.
Evidence of a life together could always be used against them, but he wanted to leave evidence behind. One day they would be gone, and that photograph of them would be all that remained of their life together. Maybe in the future, the right people would stumble across it, and they would see the rings on their fingers or the tilt of their bodies and know. They would know they were more than roommates or friends. They would know they had lived their lives together and how much they meant to each other.
PS Felipe infuriated me somewhat in this one. If we don’t get to see him confiding in Oliver fully on page in the future I will be a bit disappointed :(
I don’t know why emotional dysharmonie like this is so much harder for me to read than gorey descriptions of insect infested corpses.. which, TW, there is a lot of that and a little bit of everything in this series.
In a nutshell..!
The third in the Reanimators Mysteries, I have really enjoyed its predecessors and am happy to report, that I enjoyed this one as well! There is a lot I could say, but first things first: we need Lewis Allens Story. Very well done, and I was sad not to see more of him in the latter parts of the story!
All in all a very good read. I emotionally connect a lot with Oliver especially, and feel definitely invested in these characters. Some of the new faces I hope we will see more of (jokes on me that has aphantasia), Lewis Allen as mentioned, but also Will, the apothecaries etc.. trying to keep this spoiler free.
My only gripe: the ending wrapped up too quickly for my liking. Maybe that’s just me, but the transition from showdown to epilogue was too jarring for me. That is something that is subject to personal taste obviously, and since I struggle with transitions anyway.. anyway! I loved this nonetheless and am excited for the next instalment.
Evidence of a life together could always be used against them, but he wanted to leave evidence behind. One day they would be gone, and that photograph of them would be all that remained of their life together. Maybe in the future, the right people would stumble across it, and they would see the rings on their fingers or the tilt of their bodies and know. They would know they were more than roommates or friends. They would know they had lived their lives together and how much they meant to each other.
PS Felipe infuriated me somewhat in this one. If we don’t get to see him confiding in Oliver fully on page in the future I will be a bit disappointed :(
I don’t know why emotional dysharmonie like this is so much harder for me to read than gorey descriptions of insect infested corpses.. which, TW, there is a lot of that and a little bit of everything in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Deadnaming
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Confinement, Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Abandonment
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
I love Oliver and Felipe, their dynamic is great, but especially how they take care of and support each other. This time Gwen joins them on the adventure and, actually, I
love the three of them even more than Oliver and Felipe.
It's a very atmospheric book, about coming to grips with your own past and your family history, and, especially, with what your family did to and for you. It's a great read, with very satisfying resolutions - I can't wait for the fourth book.
love the three of them even more than Oliver and Felipe.
It's a very atmospheric book, about coming to grips with your own past and your family history, and, especially, with what your family did to and for you. It's a great read, with very satisfying resolutions - I can't wait for the fourth book.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes