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A review by lunarreader
The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
I picked this book up because I had heard some good things from a book reviewer I hold in high regard, and I was not disappointed.
The Monster of Elendhaven tells the story of a monster who calls himself Johann as he aids Florian in his.... endeavors. A very vague description, I know, but this novella is so short that I feel telling you any more than that would spoil it.
I was shocked at how quickly I knew I would like this book. I got maybe 5-10 minutes into the audiobook before I said out loud, "Oh I'm going to like this". Jennifer Giesbrecht does a beautiful job establishing Elendhaven and its characters in such a short time. I found myself really invested in Johann and Florian. As seen in one of my updates while reading I talked about how I am not usually kiki-ing over the romances in novels, but I found myself really wanting Johann and Florian to develop something more than this "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours".
I truly think if you like semi-creepy books that are very atmospheric, I'd recommend it. Jennifer Giesbrecht's writing is so lovely and I truly hope she releases a full-length novel at some point because I really found myself wanting more from her.
The Monster of Elendhaven tells the story of a monster who calls himself Johann as he aids Florian in his.... endeavors. A very vague description, I know, but this novella is so short that I feel telling you any more than that would spoil it.
I was shocked at how quickly I knew I would like this book. I got maybe 5-10 minutes into the audiobook before I said out loud, "Oh I'm going to like this". Jennifer Giesbrecht does a beautiful job establishing Elendhaven and its characters in such a short time. I found myself really invested in Johann and Florian. As seen in one of my updates while reading I talked about how I am not usually kiki-ing over the romances in novels, but I found myself really wanting Johann and Florian to develop something more than this "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours".
I truly think if you like semi-creepy books that are very atmospheric, I'd recommend it. Jennifer Giesbrecht's writing is so lovely and I truly hope she releases a full-length novel at some point because I really found myself wanting more from her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gore, and Death of parent