A review by leahjanespeare
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I think each of Margaret Rogerson’s books are better than the previous! Vespertine has it all. The gothic setting lent the events of the story an oppressive and mysterious feel throughout the entire novel. Then, we get a magic system that feels simultaneously ancient and unique, only to top it off with a heart-pounding cat-and-mouse chase with morally gray and unreliable characters around every corner. Every time I thought I had things figured out— another plot twist was revealed! Though I loved it all, the snarky revenant was my favorite part and had me cackling along with it.
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