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The Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni De Feo
5.0
adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was a beautiful, gothic, and magical read. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the talented and tenacious Origins as she struggles against the barriers that it is to be both female and to live in a world not truly your own.
The pacing was good as it had a few slow points but it never felt like it was dragging on. The lore of the Night and Day was so fascinating and made me want to learn more about Italian folklore. I found the book to be emotional.in that it pulled my own personal feelings to.the surface along with the FMC. I was not expecting the ending, and after having sat with it, I find it just as beautiful as the rest of the story.