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A review by hellcatjennie
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to NetGalley, Ava Reid, and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’m impressed by Ava Reid yet again, a Macbeth retelling that actually managed to be new and exciting, sign me up! Did I mention there is a dragon? Macbeth, my lord, I am now your number one hater. My only complaint was that I wanted more towards the end for Lady Macbeth who in this version goes by Roscille or Roscilla. But such is life.
Dark and gothic as is all of her works, this proves to be a dazzling addition to her previous novels. I don’t want to go too into details about this already well known story, but Reid does a stellar job at reviving a much hated villainess’ story into something more than what we get from Shakespeare. She sweeps you off your feet with her gorgeous atmospheric writing, making you feel like you’re in Scotland, smelling the mildew and salty air whilst reading. I found myself highlighting so many passages as I’m sure many others will do once they get their hands on this wonderful novel!
I’m impressed by Ava Reid yet again, a Macbeth retelling that actually managed to be new and exciting, sign me up! Did I mention there is a dragon? Macbeth, my lord, I am now your number one hater. My only complaint was that I wanted more towards the end for Lady Macbeth who in this version goes by Roscille or Roscilla. But such is life.
Dark and gothic as is all of her works, this proves to be a dazzling addition to her previous novels. I don’t want to go too into details about this already well known story, but Reid does a stellar job at reviving a much hated villainess’ story into something more than what we get from Shakespeare. She sweeps you off your feet with her gorgeous atmospheric writing, making you feel like you’re in Scotland, smelling the mildew and salty air whilst reading. I found myself highlighting so many passages as I’m sure many others will do once they get their hands on this wonderful novel!