Review by alylentz - Anatomy: A Love Story

alylentz 's review for:

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

3.5

adventurous dark informative mysterious slow-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: Complicated

I really enjoyed the dark, gothic atmosphere and tropes here. I think this title would be a great choice for teens who are looking for something along the lines of Dracula or Frankenstein but want something a little more modern and less intimidating. It's also a historical fiction title with an explicitly feminist focus and a very rich sense of place--the amount of description and background the reader gets makes the historical setting feel approachable and real. There's also the perfect amount of romance, mystery, and almost adventure to keep you turning the pages. The audiobook was very well-produced, though I think listeners who have a hard time listening to titles narrated with heavier accents should know that this audiobook does really lean on the Scottish accent here. There is an interview with the author and narrator at the end that was super interesting and fun to listen to. Something I will keep in mind when recommending this is that it is a bit slower paced than other YA titles; it takes a bit for the plot to really get moving and the ending felt a little drawn out as well. But I think plenty of readers will find a lot to love here.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an audio ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

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