A review by bellebookcorner
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous challenging dark funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“Sometimes, if you want to save other people, you need to remember to save yourself first.”
 
I love the world building in this story with nuns, sassy demons, and different classifications of spirits are all very fascinating. 
The writing style is detailed and also easy to follow which makes it easy to get lost in it. 
 
I love the interaction between Artemisia and the Revenant, they bicker with each other and the Revenant sassy remarks always liven up the story even more. I also like the growing enemies to friendship between artemisia and Marguerite, Marguerite is not the character I thought I knew. 
  
Surprisingly, I don’t mind the lack of romance in this story. I was already preoccupied with everything that has been going on with saving the world. 
 
The ending is wrapped up nicely, although it also left some unanswered questions which lead me to believe there would be a sequel. (I thought this one was a standalone just like other previous books) 
I found out that this is a beginning of a series, nevertheless Vespertine can still be read as a standalone. 
 
Overall, this is a fascinating, action-packed and enjoyable read. I really enjoy myself reading about this universe and getting to know the characters inside. 
I’m really looking forward to read the next book from this author in the future! 
 
Actual Rating: 4.5⭐
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