t0ast_and_t3a 's review for:

I Am Made of Death by Kelly Andrew

4.5

dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

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4.5🌟

While “Your Blood, My Bones” is still my favorite of her books and Colton Price is still my favorite of her MMCs, I love the way Andrew builds her worlds within our familiar one. And then weaves them together effortlessly. This is technically a standalone, but I suggest starting with The Whispering Dark and moving your way down Andrew’s publications—you won’t regret it.

First, the imagery. It’s just so beautifully done. The world is practically three-dimensional with the amount of sensory details we’re given. And with the dual-POVs, she doubles down with the unique and relatable characterizations. 

For Buffy fans, this is quite similar, only focused on demons and the darker horrors of hell mouths. Which, as a Buffy fan who can quote WAY too much from the show, finding Andrew’s work has scratched an itch I didn’t know I had. Who knew demons would do it for me—🙋🏻‍♀️.

This is the first book by Andrew I haven’t given 5 stars, but that’s solely because it’s more insta-love than pining for me—this is a personal preference of course. But that said, Thomas and Vivienne’s story is well paced and wonderfully arced, and I will forever preorder her books and beg rather excessively for arcs until I can no longer do either.

Also. Loved the return of some characters too. Because who doesn’t. 

*thanks to NetGalley for the eArc*