Gwendolyn Kiste inserts characters from a pair of classic novels and transports them to the modern era…well, 1967 is close enough and perfect time for the exquisite tale. Instead, the author writes the story into a realm that is wholly enjoyable while, at times, the reader may just sit back and marvel at a particular exchange or moment between the odd mixture of characters - and odd they are. This novel takes an idea that could fall apart in lesser hands. Gorgeous prose wrapped around the darkest reaches of the human condition in plots that are anything but overdone. Then again, for those who have ever been treated to one of Kiste’s works, the unexpected is part of the gift she gives to her readers. Who would you recommend this to? Lovers of classic literature with a twist! Must love the horror genre to enjoy many details of this book.320 pages $17.99 paperback $13.99 e-book There are a lot of moving parts to pay attention to in this novel but that is a big part of the fun of this read. Takeaways & Reflections: I enjoyed this book the first time around, but was thrilled with it the second read! I was able to focus more on the eloquently worded horror aspects while still enjoying the main characters' stories.
It was a bit sillier than expected, but the fantastical aspects added some much needed levity during scenes of trauma and abuse. What this book delivered was a beautiful balance of character and plot development in a story surrounding friendship, love, and betrayal. What you expected vs reality? I expected a horror novel with a bit more bite, pun intended. Gist: Two of literary history's often overlooked characters, Lucy Westenra from Dracula and Bertha (Bee) Mason from Jane Eyre, team up to fight horrific misogyny, coercion, and abuse in this historical fiction horror novel set in late 1960s Hollywood and San Francisco. Publisher & Year Published: Gallery / Saga Press, 2022įavorite Scene or Quote: When Lucy and Mina reconnect in purgatory for the first time.
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