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Vespertine - Das Geheimnis der Dunklen Priesterin

Margaret Rogerson

4.1 AVERAGE

kassyabacaxi's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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: Yes

justabookishreader's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Well, I guess I'm getting better at figuring out what books I like. I even debated giving this four stars but I was like "but why? Why not five?" and literally couldn't think of anything. I loved this book so much and did not anticipate getting attached to the Revenant - but I will say the foreshadowing for the plot twist - very well done. I'm always torn between "do I want to not have any inkling then make the connections after" and "OMG I KNEW IT" and I think I like both equally. I do find it amusing that I was reading this at the same time as listening to Ninth House, there were some interesting similarities, although this was way more tame - due to being YA compared to Adult. Anyway, if you like any of this author's books PLEASE read this.

ms_morri's review against another edition

3.0

I really wish they let you do half stars on this because this book is really a 3.5 for me. I enjoyed the story, though it felt a bit slow at times. But I would give this book another read.

zoonnize's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

caseycarnage's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

nxpe's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

17 September 2024: 4.5 stars

I still fully stand by my review below. I did lower my rating a little bit, because last time I think I was just a bit caught up in the Margaret Rogerson excitement. This one is still a favourite, and by no means is me lowering the review reflective of me liking it any less. I just feel that a 4.5 more accurate portrays my feeling for the book.

I once again loved the friendship portrayed in this book. I really love that Artemisia is quite socially anxious (it was represented really well). And both her friendship developments between

Marguerite

and

the Revenant

was very cute. Especially the latter. I'm once again happy that there is no romance arc for this story, because it truly isn't needed.

I really enjoyed the Revenant's character (once again). He is just so funny, and kind of reminds me of The Nightmare from One Dark Window. Which I love! And I'm going to be so honest, I teared up when

the Revenant yelled "This is my human!"

on page 322... Oh. My. God. It's just so sweet, I feel like I might combust even thinking about it.

I do have to say, I felt this last time as well, and that is the pacing is a bit odd during the first 30-40%. Not in a poorly written way, just in a "I need to get used to this" way. So that part was a bit tough but did not ruin the story for me in the slighest.

I did originally think the ending could lead to a potential sequel, and I would love to see a return of these characters. However, I like the openness of the ending in general. Like... there could be a sequel, but it doesn't need one either. It feels like a very realistic ending for the characters and the world, which I really appreciated.

I'm very happy I reread this, because it was so good. I can't wait to reread her other books as well.

22 December 2022: 5 stars

Margaret Rogerson does not write a bad book- I am convinced. This book was so amazing, and I enjoyed it so much!

I was not expecting the extreme plot twists nearing the end, but they were very welcomed. I was convinced the priest had some sinister, horrendously evil plan... So, it being the Divine was a shock to me (I didn't mind though, she annoyed me a little bit).

I love the friendship development between Artemesia and Marguerite. I was worried because of the lack of romance in the book, but genuinely it wasn't needed. The friendship development between them and between Artemesia/revenant was beautiful. Also, I love the revenant! It was so funny, clever, and I love that it cared for it's vessels.