Hi friends! I’m back with another review and like the title says: I have few words.
Once, a witch made a pact with a devil. The legend says they loved each other, but can the story be trusted at all? Find out in this lush, atmospheric fantasy novel that entwines love, lies, and sacrifice.
Long ago, a village made a bargain with the devil: to ensure their prosperity, when the Slaughter Moon rises, the village must sacrifice a young man into the depths of the Devil’s Forest.
Only this year, the Slaughter Moon has risen early.
Bound by duty, secrets, and the love they share for one another, Mairwen, a spirited witch; Rhun, the expected saint; and Arthur, a restless outcast, will each have a role to play as the devil demands a body to fill the bargain. But the devil these friends find is not the one they expect, and the lies they uncover will turn their town—and their hearts—inside out.
Thank you so much Simon and Schuster for sending me an e-ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review!
I have weird feelings about this one.
You see, sometimes I love slow, poetic books. Other times I want to scream and take it on a racetrack to teach it the meaning of fast. With this book, though? I can’t actually tell. But that aside, let me tell you something: this is a powerful book.
Case in Point:
- LOTS of representation! Everyone loves everyone.
- The way it’s written send the themes resounding so powerfully it’s not even funny.
- Okay but you can’t deny that gorgeous cover though.
I may not know exactly how I feel about this but I do know that this a book many, many people will love and for good reason. I think that I was just thrown off a bit by the writing and the plot, but I still enjoyed quite a few parts tremendously!
If you enjoy books such as The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you may enjoy this one!
Have y’all read this one yet? Tell me if you want to pick it up! Catch ya later, au revoir!
Gosh the cover IS gorgeous! What did you end up rating it? And I really need to read The Night Circus…
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IKR! Oh, I completely forgot the rating! I gave it three stars, I had some issues but the writing and atmosphere was spot on.
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Glad you liked it! 🙂
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Sounds like an interesting read, if nothing else. 🙂
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Yes! I just felt a bit “meh” about some parts but it had beautiful writing!
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Well Kaya you are not the first to point this out. It seems this book lets a lot of people surprised or confused or ..
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Lol I’m happy I’m not the only one! 😀
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Haha this seems to be a “Holy crap I LOVED IT” or a “It was good? I think? I don’t know?” for most people. 😛 I haven’t read The Night Circus yet, but now I feel like I REALLY need to get to it because I actually quite liked this one! 😀
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Lol ikr! It cracks me up when books are like that🤣
Oh! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one!! The Night Circus is quite slow and atmospheric, a bit like this one😄
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I don’t think I’ve seen you this speechless before? This book really seems to have *some*thing going for it. Now just to figure out what *it* is!
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Lol! I still cannot for the life of me figure out my feelings towards this book. It was different, at least😂😂
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I know exactly what you mean! I haven’t read this particular book but not knowing if you like it, just knowing that it’s a powerful book!!!!
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YES!! EXACTLY!! You put it into words!!! Lol I’m glad I’m not the only one😅😂
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