narnwhalreads 's review for:

A Lovely Deadly Muse by Evelyn Sloane

4.5

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A Lovely Deadly Muse is an additive, beautifully dark story that explores both the good and dark aspects of human nature that makes the reader wonder: can both coexist?

I can’t believe that this is a debut novel! When I was reading this novel, I was completely immersed into the underground art world that the author created. All of the characters felt human to me — not one dimensional figures that served little purpose. I enjoyed the structure of the novel, especially when we received a glimpse into the past to start piecing together what was going on in the present. As a feminist, the exploration of feminist themes also had me hooked, and they were completely relevant to issues in our own society. 

If you’re a thriller fan, I definitely recommend you pick this up. However, make sure you read the trigger warnings before you do so, as some of the themes and content may be confronting to some.

Thank you to Evelyn for inviting me to read your work early. You should be proud of what you’ve written and I look forward to reading your future projects!