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A review by rorikae
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
'The Last Tale of the Flower Bride' by Roshani Chokshi is an atmospheric and fairy tale infused story that follows two characters interactions with the same mysterious and manipulative woman.
In the current storyline, the Bridegroom has married Indigo, a beguiling woman with a mysterious past that she asks the bridegroom not to ask about. When she is called back to her home to see her dying aunt, her secrets begin to unravel.
Woven between the Bridegroom's story is the story of Azure, Indigo's childhood friend who tells about their childhood and the special place that the two created. Influenced by the fae and fairy tales, the girl's relationship is codependent and isolates them from their peers.
Chokshi has created the perfect, atmospheric story centered around secrets, friendship, and codependency. The mystery is woven throughout the story and Chokshi's evocative writing not only captures the different character's relationships with Indigo but also how Indigo sees the world even without ever hearing her side of the story. It is dripping with myth and folklore not only in its influences and the characters' interests but also in the imagery that Chokshi evokes.
It's wonderfully told on audio, which added to the atmosphere. I cannot recommend this book enough, especially for people looking for a folklore inspired, gothic tale dripping in mystery.
In the current storyline, the Bridegroom has married Indigo, a beguiling woman with a mysterious past that she asks the bridegroom not to ask about. When she is called back to her home to see her dying aunt, her secrets begin to unravel.
Woven between the Bridegroom's story is the story of Azure, Indigo's childhood friend who tells about their childhood and the special place that the two created. Influenced by the fae and fairy tales, the girl's relationship is codependent and isolates them from their peers.
Chokshi has created the perfect, atmospheric story centered around secrets, friendship, and codependency. The mystery is woven throughout the story and Chokshi's evocative writing not only captures the different character's relationships with Indigo but also how Indigo sees the world even without ever hearing her side of the story. It is dripping with myth and folklore not only in its influences and the characters' interests but also in the imagery that Chokshi evokes.
It's wonderfully told on audio, which added to the atmosphere. I cannot recommend this book enough, especially for people looking for a folklore inspired, gothic tale dripping in mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment