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marylu412 's review for:
The Exorcism of Faeries
by J.L. Vampa
dark
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:
No
Oh man, this book completely sucked me in with its eerie, candlelit atmosphere and forbidden slow-burn tension. J.L. Vamp nailed the *vibes*—picture 90s Dublin, a gothic Trinity College, and a Morbid Anatomy professor who’s equal parts enigmatic and devastatingly captivating. Atta, our mortician’s daughter-turned-botanist heroine, is the perfect balance of curious and resilient, and her chemistry with Professor Murdoch? **Electric.** Every lingering glance, every charged academic debate had me kicking my feet. The forbidden academic romance trope is one of my weaknesses, and this was delivered with just the right amount of angst and yearning.
The Fae possession plot was *so* refreshing—dark, unsettling, and woven seamlessly into Dublin’s streets. The exorcism scenes were chilling (that candle-and-clock motif? Brilliantly creepy), and the mystery kept me guessing until the end. My *only* gripe? The finale felt a tad rushed—I wanted to savor the climax and its fallout a bit longer. But even with that small flaw, I was utterly hooked.
If you love:
✓ Dark academia with supernatural horror (think "The Atlas Six meets" "The Changeling") 🎩🌿
✓ Forbidden professor/student tension (minus the ick—it’s handled with nuance) 🔥📖
✓ Fae lore with a sinister twist 🧚♂️⚰️
✓ Lyrical, atmospheric prose that feels like a midnight séance ☕🕯️
…then drop everything and read this. I’m already obsessed with J.L. Vamp’s writing and will be devouring more of their work. **4.5 stars—a haunting, romantic near-perfection!** (Give me more next time, please.) 👀💫
The Fae possession plot was *so* refreshing—dark, unsettling, and woven seamlessly into Dublin’s streets. The exorcism scenes were chilling (that candle-and-clock motif? Brilliantly creepy), and the mystery kept me guessing until the end. My *only* gripe? The finale felt a tad rushed—I wanted to savor the climax and its fallout a bit longer. But even with that small flaw, I was utterly hooked.
If you love:
✓ Dark academia with supernatural horror (think "The Atlas Six meets" "The Changeling") 🎩🌿
✓ Forbidden professor/student tension (minus the ick—it’s handled with nuance) 🔥📖
✓ Fae lore with a sinister twist 🧚♂️⚰️
✓ Lyrical, atmospheric prose that feels like a midnight séance ☕🕯️
…then drop everything and read this. I’m already obsessed with J.L. Vamp’s writing and will be devouring more of their work. **4.5 stars—a haunting, romantic near-perfection!** (Give me more next time, please.) 👀💫