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A review by westrany
Dark Asylum by E.S. Thomson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I know not where to begin reviewing this masterpiece. Such thrilling paragraphs, engaging story line, mindblowing character development!
This book froze the blood in my veins, crushed my heart, threw me in a rollercoaster of emotional despair and fear for my beloved characters.
When I thought I had figured out who the murderer was, Thomson strikes again with her exceptional reasoning and shocking plot twists.
I avidly recommend this book to lovers of the crime genre, Victorian settings, apothecary aesthetics and the intricate knowledge of herbs and poisons!
***
I would like to leave you with the following quote which, in my humble opinion, defines the astonishing levels of emotion this book contains:
«"I had to protect her. I said I would. I would not have her sent back to the gallows. (...)"
"And she never knew who you were?"
Thank God she did not. But I had to protect her. I said I would."»
This book froze the blood in my veins, crushed my heart, threw me in a rollercoaster of emotional despair and fear for my beloved characters.
When I thought I had figured out who the murderer was, Thomson strikes again with her exceptional reasoning and shocking plot twists.
I avidly recommend this book to lovers of the crime genre, Victorian settings, apothecary aesthetics and the intricate knowledge of herbs and poisons!
***
I would like to leave you with the following quote which, in my humble opinion, defines the astonishing levels of emotion this book contains:
«"I had to protect her. I said I would. I would not have her sent back to the gallows. (...)"
"And she never knew who you were?"
Thank God she did not. But I had to protect her. I said I would."»