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joanachsf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lmm0's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Blocking out parts of my synopsis because I feel like it gives away plot points learned in the first book, Anatomy: A Love Story.
Hazel Sinnett, still haunted by the events of the previous year—immortality, Beecham’s vial, and her uncertain connection with Jack—feels isolated and unsure if any of it was real . Alone at Hawthornden Castle, she focuses on treating patients while the castle decays around her, until she’s arrested for saving a life. Her fate seems sealed until she’s unexpectedly summoned to serve as the personal physician to Princess Charlotte, the sickly daughter of King George IV. Thrust into the opulence and intrigue of the royal court, Hazel becomes entangled with a secretive group known as the Companions to the Death, uncovering dangerous forces within the monarchy . As her role at court deepens, Hazel realizes that not only her future as a surgeon, but also the stability of the crown itself, may rest in her hands.
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This might be the first duology I've read, and if they're all done as artfully as this one, I need more. Schwartz wraps up our characters' stories so beautifully, I feel like I'm not left with a billion questions/wanting more detail. I was getting vibes of Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte', which just added to my enjoyment, since I adored that show. You can't help but root for Hazel, she's such a likable and strong willed female character. I thought her personality and dreams were created so tastefully.
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This might be the first duology I've read, and if they're all done as artfully as this one, I need more. Schwartz wraps up our characters' stories so beautifully, I feel like I'm not left with a billion questions/wanting more detail. I was getting vibes of Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte', which just added to my enjoyment, since I adored that show. You can't help but root for Hazel, she's such a likable and strong willed female character. I thought her personality and dreams were created so tastefully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Abortion
illegalitch's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness and Abortion
tokiberry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Immortality: A Love Story
⤷ ⭑⭑⭑.𝟮𝟱
₊˚⊹⋆ I just finished reading the second book right after the first one, and I have a lot of thoughts about it. The story started off really strong, and I was genuinely excited about its direction. However, things took a downturn around the middle of the book.
Here are some spoilers - I had expected the story to focus on Hazel's grief and loss, her journey of moving forward from the events in Edinburgh, and the loss of Jack. When Simon, the King's royal physician, was introduced to help Hazel with her new responsibility of becoming the princess' physician… I loved him immediately!! They had so much chemistry, which I didn't feel with Jack in the first book. But when we got to the ball scene, you'll know the scene I'm talking about if you've read it; I had a bad feeling about how the story was going to go...
The plot took one step forward and three steps back.
I felt very frustrated with some of the events that transpired since then. The highly exclusive secret society was interesting, but it didn't quite live up to its potential. That villain arc, in the end, felt anti-climatic! It was disappointing, especially because there was so much potential in the topics the book touched on, such as the stigmas and prejudices against women's education and their desire to pursue professional degrees instead of being accessories to successful men.
What a shame. But then again, these thoughts are my own and I encourage you to read the sequel if you are still curious about Hazel's journey after the first book. Now Dana Schwartz, let's consider a book about Dr. Simon Ferris ;)
⋆𖦹.✧˚
✧ post-read: hmm it took me almost a month to get this done.. i’m having mixed feelings about that ending though..
✧ pre-read: i gotta know what happens next!! alsooo look at THE COVER. WOW.
⤷ ⭑⭑⭑.𝟮𝟱
₊˚⊹⋆ I just finished reading the second book right after the first one, and I have a lot of thoughts about it. The story started off really strong, and I was genuinely excited about its direction. However, things took a downturn around the middle of the book.
Here are some spoilers - I had expected the story to focus on Hazel's grief and loss, her journey of moving forward from the events in Edinburgh, and the loss of Jack. When Simon, the King's royal physician, was introduced to help Hazel with her new responsibility of becoming the princess' physician… I loved him immediately!! They had so much chemistry, which I didn't feel with Jack in the first book. But when we got to the ball scene, you'll know the scene I'm talking about if you've read it; I had a bad feeling about how the story was going to go...
The plot took one step forward and three steps back.
I felt very frustrated with some of the events that transpired since then. The highly exclusive secret society was interesting, but it didn't quite live up to its potential. That villain arc, in the end, felt anti-climatic! It was disappointing, especially because there was so much potential in the topics the book touched on, such as the stigmas and prejudices against women's education and their desire to pursue professional degrees instead of being accessories to successful men.
What a shame. But then again, these thoughts are my own and I encourage you to read the sequel if you are still curious about Hazel's journey after the first book. Now Dana Schwartz, let's consider a book about Dr. Simon Ferris ;)
⋆𖦹.✧˚
✧ post-read: hmm it took me almost a month to get this done.. i’m having mixed feelings about that ending though..
✧ pre-read: i gotta know what happens next!! alsooo look at THE COVER. WOW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, and Blood
Minor: Gun violence and Abortion
echolliot's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Gun violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Abortion
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Classism
theresamothinmyroom's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Excrement
alisonvh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was so much fun to listen to I inhaled it in a week and could easily have kept reading. If you need something light and fluffy, I highly recommend this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
megstro's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Blood
alicetta123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
readwithev's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moreover, I liked Hazel’s personal development, her growing confidence as a physician, her love and loyalty to Jack even when the temptation of another man came around, and her determination to help others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol