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I wanted to love [b:Vespertine|56980403|Vespertine|Margaret Rogerson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1615414534l/56980403._SY75_.jpg|89131997] so much but it was terribly boring. I was really hoping the main character got with the priest but alas, it was not meant to be.

alexa_gr's review against another edition

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4.0

There were so many interesting aspects to this book. I liked the characters and the story idea even though I normally stay away from anything that has even slightly to do with exorcism. Sadly, I wasn´t all that concentrated while reading... therefore it´s definitely a good candidate for a reread and then I can give a more in-depth review. I do think this book deserves to be picked up!

silmariellion's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

spookynerd13's review against another edition

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4.0

I was given this ARC by the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Artimesia, a girl previously possessed as a girl, is training to be a nun who cleanses bodies of deceased so their souls can move on. If souls remain with their bodies, they become something destructive to the living. After her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artimesia awakens a spirit of the highest order and must work with it in order to save the world.

This book surprised me with how much I liked it! There were definitely some slower parts, but it was so interesting and different from anything else in the YA category right now. I loved the Revanent character, and the main character, Artimesia, was so interesting, and again, not like other female leads out there in the genre right now. I loved the way the Revanent and Artimesia worked together, and their whole relationship. The magic in this book was so awesome. It definitely kept me interested and made me think and question things. I will definitely be purchasing this when it is released! 4/5 stars.

catherinewyatt's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

claudiasousa06's review against another edition

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I loved Vespertine and I honestly need some kind of sequel, it just can’t simply end like that. There are too many possibilities and sim hopeful we’ll get more books down the road.

I loved how the book didn’t focus on romance and teased us with it several times. Also the main character, she was the perfect antagonist and reluctant hero. The world was rich, the action was epic, the magic was incredible. I’m very interested to see where the author could take this story in the future.

asteeri's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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