A review by emeliaisreading_
Girls of Dark Divine by E.V. Woods

medium-paced

4.5

๐“๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž: Girls of Dark Divine by E.V. Woods
๐†๐ž๐ง๐ซ๐ž: YA Fantasy 
๐๐ฎ๐› ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž: August 5, 2025

Magical, Deadly Curse
Marionette Troupe
Mysterious MMC
Gothic + Atmospheric

Girls of Dark Divine is a gorgeous, atmospheric YA gothic fantasy. The prose felt almost poetic, the descriptive language making you feel like you're actually sitting in the theater.

The evil puppet master and Emberlyn's struggle against their debilitating curse made this an absolutely unputdownable, intriguing read. I loved every second of it.
Though the romance is only a subplot, I felt it added so much to Emberlyn's character, giving her even more reason to fight for a life she could truly live and enjoy. Her development throughout and loyalty she felt to her troupe family made her so loveable, even with the darkness she finds she harbors.

If you love Phantom of the Opera x Black Swan, and dark fantasy, you will devour Girls of Dark Divine like I did!

Thank you so much, @topplingstackstours & @evwoodsauthor for the digital review copy!