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A review by mariahaskins
Corpselight by Angela Slatter
5.0
Verity Fassbinder's adventures in the Weyrd and human world of Brisbane continue in Corpselight, the follow-up to 'Vigil'. I loved the first book: the blend of murder mystery, dark urban fantasy, and a wild, Weyrd mix of mythological and fairytale creatures - all done with a sense of humour and superbly crafted prose. Corpselight is even better: Verity is pulled deep into a strange and dangerous mystery, and the connections to her own life and family (past and present) are tied into the plot as well.
It's a fast-paced and highly original tale, with a terrific cast of characters that range from angels, sirens, "kinderfressers", shape-shifters, and a whole lot more. The story had me hooked from the get-go and I read the final third of the book in a mad frenzy so I could find out how it would all play out in the end.
Verity Fassbinder is yet another wonderful Slatter-creation. Slatter is an excellent writer, and one of her many strengths is her knack for creating protagonists that are real and complex, flawed but relatable (even when they wield magical powers) - characters you miss once the story is over.
It's a fast-paced and highly original tale, with a terrific cast of characters that range from angels, sirens, "kinderfressers", shape-shifters, and a whole lot more. The story had me hooked from the get-go and I read the final third of the book in a mad frenzy so I could find out how it would all play out in the end.
Verity Fassbinder is yet another wonderful Slatter-creation. Slatter is an excellent writer, and one of her many strengths is her knack for creating protagonists that are real and complex, flawed but relatable (even when they wield magical powers) - characters you miss once the story is over.