A review by smartinez9
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

5.0

I wasn’t the biggest fan of An Enchantment of Ravens (while the writing was good, I found it derivative and unsatisfying), but I loved the lore and execution of Rodgerson’s second novel, Sorcery of Thorns, and this one as well. Our protagonist is prickly, resourceful, and intrepid, perfectly suited for the medieval, clerical setting. Her transformation into a Saint and reliance on relics is reminiscent of the Grisha trilogy. I would very much love a sequel or follow-up novella expanding on her relationship with Leander.