If you like atmospheric reads, things that go bump in the night, magic and mayhem, then this gem by Marissa Meyer is definitely for you.. with a witchy con artist, a herbologist, wine maker count, a pair of cursed/blessed monster hunters, a sister who dreads her god gift and a venomous ancestral ghost intent on achieving immortality, you have the cornerstone to a fantastic tale!
This fairytale retelling of blubeard, the tale follows Armaund Saphir, his direct descendant and Mallory Fontaine, a con artist with a past grievance, who makes a living conducting ghost tours of Bastion Saphir, the original blueberry.
The storyline is fast paced and introduces a plethora of mystical creatures from Europe, specifically France, to encounter and conquer. These creatures offer tense moments and add to the Gothic lure of the tale.
The romance between Arnaund and Mallory is subdued and believable, while the ghosts in this book, add requisite humoresque charm to the suspenseful story.
All in all this is a delightful read to usher in the 'ber' months - witchfully beguiling, thrill-a-minute and tenuous in its unfolding!
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillian Children's Publishing group for this unexpected treasure to add to my book trove!
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