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A review by theamyleblanc
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this so much!
It was immediately compelling, pulled me right in and didn't let go. Sam and Hel are fantastic characters. I could read them and their push-pull dynamic forever. The evolution of their partnership felt so organic and seamless, just . . . chef's kiss*.
The world and the events unfolded at exactly the right pace. We're given just enough bread crumbs to tease and hint and make you think you have it figured out and then it twists around a corner. You can't help but follow where it leads. The magic and monsters felt both realistic and otherworldly.
Side note: I've never read any of Sherlock's stories and I'm not well-versed in Dracula lore. I know bits and pieces from pop culture but not enough to truly grasp the relationships at play in Sam and Hel's ancestry. BUT, I never felt lost. I didn't need a deep knowledge to enjoy this story and I think that's brilliant.
I can't wait to read more of their adventures!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bindery Books, Inky Phoenix Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
It was immediately compelling, pulled me right in and didn't let go. Sam and Hel are fantastic characters. I could read them and their push-pull dynamic forever. The evolution of their partnership felt so organic and seamless, just . . . chef's kiss*.
The world and the events unfolded at exactly the right pace. We're given just enough bread crumbs to tease and hint and make you think you have it figured out and then it twists around a corner. You can't help but follow where it leads. The magic and monsters felt both realistic and otherworldly.
Side note: I've never read any of Sherlock's stories and I'm not well-versed in Dracula lore. I know bits and pieces from pop culture but not enough to truly grasp the relationships at play in Sam and Hel's ancestry. BUT, I never felt lost. I didn't need a deep knowledge to enjoy this story and I think that's brilliant.
I can't wait to read more of their adventures!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bindery Books, Inky Phoenix Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.