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A review by morgangiesbrecht
Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
This book was so atmospheric & moody! It was the perfect accompaniment to today’s blustering storm.
The Gothic intrigue is strong right from the get-go & carries through the entire story. Despite having never been to Whitby, I fell in love with the location as a child & always enjoy getting to return there through fiction. Plus, there’s a fun Bram Stoker & Dracula cameo, but it isn’t too spooky or creepy. Instead, the story reminded me of Jane Eyre, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and Jaime Jo Wright’s books.
James & Rosa were lovely — the mysterious baronet & the bookish librarian. The way their stories intertwined & the progression of their relationship were beautifully done. And I loved the hint of the “fake relationship” trope.
With heart-stirring faith themes, Griep paints a poignant picture of true love and friendship while learning to trust amid the hurts & harms of superstition and gossip.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
This book was so atmospheric & moody! It was the perfect accompaniment to today’s blustering storm.
The Gothic intrigue is strong right from the get-go & carries through the entire story. Despite having never been to Whitby, I fell in love with the location as a child & always enjoy getting to return there through fiction. Plus, there’s a fun Bram Stoker & Dracula cameo, but it isn’t too spooky or creepy. Instead, the story reminded me of Jane Eyre, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and Jaime Jo Wright’s books.
James & Rosa were lovely — the mysterious baronet & the bookish librarian. The way their stories intertwined & the progression of their relationship were beautifully done. And I loved the hint of the “fake relationship” trope.
With heart-stirring faith themes, Griep paints a poignant picture of true love and friendship while learning to trust amid the hurts & harms of superstition and gossip.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.