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A review by thesapphiccelticbookworm
A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Thank you to Netgalley and Titan Books for a copy of this book.
To the Victorian London society, taxidermist Simon and horticulturist Gregor are two odd bachelors living together, but secretly they're much more than friends. When Gregor acquires a fungus that shows signs of intelligence he combines it with a recently corpse.
Gregor, Simon and their botanical daughter, Chloe along with housekeeper Jennifer form an unconventional family. However can a being such as Chloe be contained and kept secret?
This is a queer, gothic horror, but it managed to funny and cozy at times. Medlock poses many complex ethical and philosophical questions. I really enjoyed this world, and am looking forward to exploring more Medlock's works in the future.
To the Victorian London society, taxidermist Simon and horticulturist Gregor are two odd bachelors living together, but secretly they're much more than friends. When Gregor acquires a fungus that shows signs of intelligence he combines it with a recently corpse.
Gregor, Simon and their botanical daughter, Chloe along with housekeeper Jennifer form an unconventional family. However can a being such as Chloe be contained and kept secret?
This is a queer, gothic horror, but it managed to funny and cozy at times. Medlock poses many complex ethical and philosophical questions. I really enjoyed this world, and am looking forward to exploring more Medlock's works in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Violence, Body horror, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Homophobia