yvrowe 's review for:

Tenderly, I am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone
4.0

Oooooh! This was a fantastic gothic novel! Lark is a great character to tell the story through, as you learn through past and present events how she tries to balance her desire for her own life and her family duty. When they both have unexpected twists, the different ways Lark responds to them really show her growth and strength. The romance is the biggest strength of this novel. Lark finds herself betrothed to an ancient god, while romancing both her childhood friends (the Felimath siblings). The romance is soft, but burning, and there is no guilt or judgment for the love (except from maybe the Felimath father). The only disappointing aspect was the way the conflict was resolved. Part of it was perfectly gothic and had Hades/Persephone vibes, but the other part was lackluster and was just dropped.

Overall an excellent novel.