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A review by cpogon
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
4.0
This book was an entirely unique experience from page one. I couldn't help but be sucked into the story and unable to read anything else.
Artemesia, the main character, is a nun. Not just any nun. In this world, nuns are responsible for making sure that dead bodies brought to them, don't come back--as evil spirits. They're called Gray Sisters. And the spirits they encounter can be levels one, through level five.
Artemesia, from the beginning, has a noticeable talent and skill at her job. And yet she is different than the other girls. This is due to her past--being possessed as a small child. Because of this, and her ability to fight that possession, Artemesia is special.
She is tested beyond all, however, when there is an attack on the convent and she must harbor the Revenant--a stronger spirit than she's ever encountered.
I wasn't expecting to like the revenant. But the relationship between the revenant and Artemesia served to bring a certain amount of levity throughout a story with a pretty serious plot.
This is a little outside the box for me, as there was no romance in this story. But, that wasn't as big of an issue as I would've guess because I absolutely loved the characters, setting, and plot of this story without the added romance. It was incredibly intriguing and captivating.
This was the absolute perfect story to read during the fall season. And, that it's the first in a new series, leaves me eager for more!
Artemesia, the main character, is a nun. Not just any nun. In this world, nuns are responsible for making sure that dead bodies brought to them, don't come back--as evil spirits. They're called Gray Sisters. And the spirits they encounter can be levels one, through level five.
Artemesia, from the beginning, has a noticeable talent and skill at her job. And yet she is different than the other girls. This is due to her past--being possessed as a small child. Because of this, and her ability to fight that possession, Artemesia is special.
She is tested beyond all, however, when there is an attack on the convent and she must harbor the Revenant--a stronger spirit than she's ever encountered.
I wasn't expecting to like the revenant. But the relationship between the revenant and Artemesia served to bring a certain amount of levity throughout a story with a pretty serious plot.
This is a little outside the box for me, as there was no romance in this story. But, that wasn't as big of an issue as I would've guess because I absolutely loved the characters, setting, and plot of this story without the added romance. It was incredibly intriguing and captivating.
This was the absolute perfect story to read during the fall season. And, that it's the first in a new series, leaves me eager for more!