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A review by carsonfaircloth
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
3.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the world of Vespertine. Spirits are an underutilized mythology (in my opinion), so when I can sink my teeth into a story about ghouls and ghosts and their place in the world, I do it without hesitation.
And in this case, I was not disappointed.
Besides the fact that her name is fucking IMPOSSIBLE for me to read without tripping all over the vowels, Artemisia is a strong female lead. But not “strong” in the tough-as-nails sense (which is unbearably overplayed in YA fantasy). She’s just a level-headed girl who isn’t enamored with her own level-headedness.
What a refreshing concept.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the world-building. The power dynamics of the clergy (a necessary thing, in a land filled with malevolent spirits of the dead) were fascinating, without being cumbersome to the storyline. It was clear that even beyond these pages, an entire world exists here, with its own laws and rules and cultures and customs. Just waiting to be explored.
Again. WHAT A REFRESHING CONCEPT. World-building? In this day and age? HERESAY.
All that to say: I hope we get to see more of this heroine and her revenant.
3.5 / 5 stars
And in this case, I was not disappointed.
Besides the fact that her name is fucking IMPOSSIBLE for me to read without tripping all over the vowels, Artemisia is a strong female lead. But not “strong” in the tough-as-nails sense (which is unbearably overplayed in YA fantasy). She’s just a level-headed girl who isn’t enamored with her own level-headedness.
What a refreshing concept.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the world-building. The power dynamics of the clergy (a necessary thing, in a land filled with malevolent spirits of the dead) were fascinating, without being cumbersome to the storyline. It was clear that even beyond these pages, an entire world exists here, with its own laws and rules and cultures and customs. Just waiting to be explored.
Again. WHAT A REFRESHING CONCEPT. World-building? In this day and age? HERESAY.
All that to say: I hope we get to see more of this heroine and her revenant.
3.5 / 5 stars