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A review by laurasauras
The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht
5.0
I wish there was a rating for more than five stars. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a book this much. The narration feels like poetry, there's a tangible metre behind the words, and it's contrasted with this almost disconcertingly modern dialogue.
The setting is bleak and gothic in the best possible way, such a vivid picture that even though I usually am not a visual reader I could completely see it. The whole thing feels like it has one of those Instagram filters on it where everything is just a bit dimmer.
And *oh my god*, the relationship between Florian and Johann. Johann's devotion! His delight in Florian's depravity! The way he feels *seen* and how that's echoed in the way Florian can truly be himself with Johann in a way he's been deprived of! They're such incredible characters and I could read about them forever. I may have to write some fanfiction, I don't think I'm ready to leave the world behind.
The setting is bleak and gothic in the best possible way, such a vivid picture that even though I usually am not a visual reader I could completely see it. The whole thing feels like it has one of those Instagram filters on it where everything is just a bit dimmer.
And *oh my god*, the relationship between Florian and Johann. Johann's devotion! His delight in Florian's depravity! The way he feels *seen* and how that's echoed in the way Florian can truly be himself with Johann in a way he's been deprived of! They're such incredible characters and I could read about them forever. I may have to write some fanfiction, I don't think I'm ready to leave the world behind.