I did not expect anything that happened in this book, it surprised me in the most delicious way again and again.
Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death, keeping it safe and whole. Each night, one thorn witch – and only one – must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch returns with the help of their magical lifeline. Failure to follow the rules of Death risks them all.
Penny’s path leads her to Malin, a man hidden in death, Alice, a mysterious captive prophet … and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows of their city. And as Penny’s world splits between her growing love for the ethereal Alice in Life and her attraction to the seductive Malin, in Death, she’ll face a devastating choice.
The twists and turns of this book paired with a magical library and a host of edgy characters make for a thrilling read, and once you’re finished you’ll sit there waiting desperately for the next book in the series.
Worth five stars without a doubt.
Reviewed by Sophie Bowe
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I’m a dark gothic fantasy writer.
My childhood was spent travelling the world, and I finally settled in glorious Oceania, more specifically in New Zealand. I just adore the name Oceania. It reminds me of mermaids and sea witches and Neptune ruling beneath the waves. I’m passionate about positive LGBTQ+ representation, and love blending my own bisexuality into my character’s journeys.
I write. A lot.
Mostly tucked away in my office with a dog curled up at my feet in the wee small hours of the morning while the rest of the house sleeps. Sometimes in the car waiting for dance class to finish. On Mondays it’s one of three cafes with a huge caramel latte and a view of the Cook Strait.
No matter where I am, I’m never happier than those moments when my writing truly takes me away, and I’m in a realm where Death is a place, the future is woven from silk, and love can be found in the most unexpected places.
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