A review by tonisecelecticlibrary
The Nightingale's Castle: A Novel of Erzabeth Báthory by Sonia Velton

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

3.5

This is a gothic/dark fictional account of the real Countess Erzsebet Bathory (the Blood Countess accused of killing over 600 girls). It is mostly from the POV of Boroka, a young girl sent to the castle as a servant. The other POVs include the Countess and her accomplices in murder - Ilona, Dorka, and Ficzko. 

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book! This review is left voluntarily.
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