A review by melisbooked
The Monk by Matthew Lewis

adventurous dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Before reading, y'all gotta check the trigger warnings on this bad boy. 
15th century smut!
Wild bandits!
Wanton nuns! 
Deceit! 
Demons! 
As to be expected there was a lot of: grueling verbiage and women shaming. 
However, I'm glad I read this.