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challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
We find Marta in Victorian England where she follows a prophecy to Fynshade. Here she is to be a governess to Grace Pritchard, but we soon find that Grace’s brother Vaughan is really who Marta believes to be her destiny.
Marta was an incredibly challenging character who could be quite devious and would stop at nothing to get what she wanted, which made this an interesting read. I was constantly against rooting for her, but SOMEHOW ended up doing so anyway - let’s hear it for feminine rage!
Because I had listened to this as an audiobook, I think it was okay, but I can see how the pace might be a little slow if you’re reading it physically.
I liked the supernatural elements of witchcraft in this and I loved the gothic setting, but I think this was a little too straight-up historical fiction for me. I usually like my historical settings with a dash of fantasy. Still, an enjoyable and tense listen with some mysterious elements mixed in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Mental illness
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