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vnesting's review against another edition
4.0
Dark Asylum is an atmospheric historical mystery set in Victorian London. There is a truly grim mental asylum as well as suspects and red herrings galore, but at the center of it all there is the fascinating apothecary Jem Flockhart with a talent for ferreting out the truth. Jem and architect Will Quartermain chase down leads from the asylum to the cemetery to the convict fleets and beyond. This is the second book in the series and a treat for mystery fans looking for an evocative setting and a unique amateur detective. Highly recommended.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with this advance reading copy.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with this advance reading copy.
monniebiloney's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The author handled the ending a lot better then the last book, but yeah chapter 20's spices was very weird.
bi icon Jem is at it again
Where's our love for best boy Will?
bi icon Jem is at it again
Where's our love for best boy Will?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gore, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, and Child death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
brushelsprouts's review against another edition
2.0
didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first book, but it was still a good, intriguing read. lots of twists and turns (but almost too many, if you know what I mean)
bethelslibrary's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ygraines's review against another edition
4.0
“the room filled with the acrid reek of hot bone as the circular saw sliced through; and then we saw that pearlescent organ, the soul and centre of our very being, pale and glistening, exposed to the world. how little we knew of its mysteries, i thought, and how dare we assume we might change human nature by slicing it up like a piece of fruit.”
maybe a little slower, a little heavier than beloved poison, but still so clever, so grimy, so sharp-edged and sharp-eyed.
maybe a little slower, a little heavier than beloved poison, but still so clever, so grimy, so sharp-edged and sharp-eyed.
jennjuniper's review against another edition
4.0
Much like the last one, this was grisly, melodramatic, overblown and a little muddled, but again I had a very satisfying time.
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