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Nocturne
by Alyssa Wees
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nocturne is the tale of Grace Dragotta, a ballerina who grew up owing everything to the strict Mistress of the ballet. When a mysterious patron, Master La Rosa, selects Grace as his chosen one her entire life changes overnight. She is given a highly coveted position in the ballet and forced to move into the patron’s home. Grace is offered a dance with the master at midnight and she starts to question her grip on reality. When dangerous secrets are revealed, Grace must decide if she trusts Master La Rosa.
Nocturne is a lyrical and chilling story. It's a love letter to Phantom of the Opera, with elements from Hades & Persephone, and themes from Orpheus & Eurydice. The writing is very descriptive, sometimes to a fault. I think if readers do not enjoy overly intricate details, then they will likely struggle with this aspect. Overall, I enjoyed myself and was swept away to a glittering and ominous version of Chicago. Nocturne is a beautiful and tangled tale; the twist took me by surprise! I loved the friendship between Grace and Emilia, they were always there for each other no matter what. I would recommend Nocturne for readers who enjoy lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and stories that stay in your mind long after the final page.
Thank you to Alyssa Wees, Del Rey, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Nocturne is a lyrical and chilling story. It's a love letter to Phantom of the Opera, with elements from Hades & Persephone, and themes from Orpheus & Eurydice. The writing is very descriptive, sometimes to a fault. I think if readers do not enjoy overly intricate details, then they will likely struggle with this aspect. Overall, I enjoyed myself and was swept away to a glittering and ominous version of Chicago. Nocturne is a beautiful and tangled tale; the twist took me by surprise! I loved the friendship between Grace and Emilia, they were always there for each other no matter what. I would recommend Nocturne for readers who enjoy lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and stories that stay in your mind long after the final page.
Thank you to Alyssa Wees, Del Rey, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.