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A review by readwithria
The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
HOLY SHIT
The Foxglove King was one of my favorite books of 2023, and now The Hemlock Queen is one of my favorite books of 2024. This was my most anticipated book of the year, and it didn’t disappoint ONE BIT!
As usual, Hannah Whitten’s prose was absolutely beautiful. I highlighted so many quotes, and was on the edge of my seat the entire book. The writing and the world are so lush, I cannot get enough of them.
And let’s not forget the CHARACTERS! I love Lore and Bastian and Gabe, and I also love all the side characters and how complex they are. They really add a sense of depth to the world, and are a reminder that other things are still happening even when we aren’t paying attention to them at the moment.
I absolutely cannot WAIT to read the last book of the series. It’s incredible, and everyone should read these books. 5 stars.
Thank you to Orbit and NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy and providing me the opportunity to leave an honest, voluntary review.
The Foxglove King was one of my favorite books of 2023, and now The Hemlock Queen is one of my favorite books of 2024. This was my most anticipated book of the year, and it didn’t disappoint ONE BIT!
As usual, Hannah Whitten’s prose was absolutely beautiful. I highlighted so many quotes, and was on the edge of my seat the entire book. The writing and the world are so lush, I cannot get enough of them.
And let’s not forget the CHARACTERS! I love Lore and Bastian and Gabe, and I also love all the side characters and how complex they are. They really add a sense of depth to the world, and are a reminder that other things are still happening even when we aren’t paying attention to them at the moment.
I absolutely cannot WAIT to read the last book of the series. It’s incredible, and everyone should read these books. 5 stars.
Thank you to Orbit and NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy and providing me the opportunity to leave an honest, voluntary review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Religious bigotry and Alcohol