A review by isabeltavares
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Having adored The Gilded Wolves trilogy, I had no doubt in my mind that Roshani Chokshi's adult debut would be a masterpiece.

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is the author's magnus opus. It beautifully exhibits Chokshi's storytelling and writing in an evocative and fantastical story. I can't imagine anyone could read this novel and not appreciate the tale of our bridegroom.

In this story we meet the Bridegroom as he recounts his time with his wife Indigo. How they met, how they married. However there was a condition: the Bridegroom must never pry into her past and her secrets.

Similarly to Orpheus, there will come a time when the Bridegroom will turn back and look into what he should not.

Reminiscent of gothic classics, this is a dark and transformative tale about love and belonging. The ending was disappointing as I felt we were building up to a great revelation but everything was wrapped up neatly.

I read this mainly as an audiobook and the narration was 5/5 stars, absolutely incredible. Steve West's narration in particular was dreamlike almost. If you enjoy audiobooks, definitely recommend this narration.

I am once again reminded why Roshani Chokshi is a must read author, her craft will always amaze me and I will always recommend her to everyone who will listen to me. 
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