amandas_reading_nook 's review for:

Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

4.5

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I'll start by saying that while I am familiar with the plot of Macbeth I have never read or seen the play, and therefore didn't have many preconceived notions of what Lady Macbeth's character should be like. I was also aware that this wasn't going to be a faithful retelling, and more of an AU reimagining. 

So all of that being said, I had a really fun time with this book. I actually really enjoyed Reid's take on Lady Macbeth's character and thought she had plenty of agency and ambition. 

I also just adore Reid's writing. She does beautiful prose and a chilling, gothic setting so well.