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Tenderly, I am Devoured
by Lyndall Clipstone
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an eARC of Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone.
4.5 ⭐
To save her family’s salt mine, Lark makes a desperate pact with a chthonic god, agreeing to become his bride. But as ancient forces stir and secrets rise, her once-close schoolmates—Alastair and Camille Felimath—return, colliding with the unraveling threads of Lark’s already fragile life.
Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a salt-soaked, emotional YA folk-horror fantasy that drips with atmosphere. The tone is haunting and ethereal, with unsettling chthonic elements that evoke an eerie, otherworldly dread. Clipstone has a talent for crafting environments that are both lush and deeply isolating—perfectly suiting the story’s haunting themes.
Lark’s complex relationships with both Alastair and Camille were beautifully written. Though never directly addressed, the bisexual and polyamorous representation felt seamlessly woven into the fairytale-like narrative, adding depth to the emotional stakes and enhancing the dreamlike tone of the novel.
The world, while fantasy-adjacent, grounds its magic in mythic, folkloric roots that feel ancient and strange in all the right ways. The folk-horror elements stand out the most—delivering a story that feels like it’s always just on the edge of unraveling.
Fans of Saltburn, A Study in Drowning, and Midsommar will find something to love in this dark, lyrical tale. Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a standout addition to the folk horror genre and a gripping, shadowy read for YA audiences looking for something more unsettling and emotionally charged.
4.5 ⭐
To save her family’s salt mine, Lark makes a desperate pact with a chthonic god, agreeing to become his bride. But as ancient forces stir and secrets rise, her once-close schoolmates—Alastair and Camille Felimath—return, colliding with the unraveling threads of Lark’s already fragile life.
Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a salt-soaked, emotional YA folk-horror fantasy that drips with atmosphere. The tone is haunting and ethereal, with unsettling chthonic elements that evoke an eerie, otherworldly dread. Clipstone has a talent for crafting environments that are both lush and deeply isolating—perfectly suiting the story’s haunting themes.
Lark’s complex relationships with both Alastair and Camille were beautifully written. Though never directly addressed, the bisexual and polyamorous representation felt seamlessly woven into the fairytale-like narrative, adding depth to the emotional stakes and enhancing the dreamlike tone of the novel.
The world, while fantasy-adjacent, grounds its magic in mythic, folkloric roots that feel ancient and strange in all the right ways. The folk-horror elements stand out the most—delivering a story that feels like it’s always just on the edge of unraveling.
Fans of Saltburn, A Study in Drowning, and Midsommar will find something to love in this dark, lyrical tale. Tenderly, I Am Devoured is a standout addition to the folk horror genre and a gripping, shadowy read for YA audiences looking for something more unsettling and emotionally charged.