Synopsis: This beguiling historical romantasy debut blends dark academia with the glamour of Bridgerton, as a scholar of magic investigates her sister’s murder—perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and H. G. Parry.
In an alternate London alive with botanical magic, Elswyth Elderwood is a thorn among a bristly, scarred scholar in a world of socialites. Her sister Persephone is the a graceful debutante seeking a marriage that will save their family from ruin. At least, until Persephone is murdered.
Suddenly the last scion of her house, Elswyth must abandon her studies and find a wealthy husband. She is thrust into a London fueled by hedge witches sprout nightshade from their fingertips, high-born ladies weave gowns from wildflowers … and a serial killer called the Reaper transforms his victims into plant-human hybrids.
When clues suggest the Reaper is a powerful nobleman, Elswyth’s search for her sister’s killer and her hunt for a husband become one and the same. But she is drawn to bastard-born archaeologist Silas Blackthorn—who may have dark, twisted secrets of his own.
Elswyth must determine friend from foe and lover from liar—or suffer the same fate as her sister.
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My Review:
This audiobook had such a cool vibe with its mix of dark academia, historical romance, and botanical magic. The world felt rich and unique, and I loved how eerie and mysterious the murder plot was. Elswyth was easy to root for, and the tension between her duties and her heart kept things interesting. The narration really pulled me into the atmosphere and made it hard to stop listening. A few slower moments, but overall a really strong and captivating read.
This audiobook had such a cool vibe with its mix of dark academia, historical romance, and botanical magic. The world felt rich and unique, and I loved how eerie and mysterious the murder plot was. Elswyth was easy to root for, and the tension between her duties and her heart kept things interesting. The narration really pulled me into the atmosphere and made it hard to stop listening. A few slower moments, but overall a really strong and captivating read.
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