crtsjffrsn's review
3.0
Josef's lover, Adel, has died, but he is not ready to be parted with him forever. He takes many risks to practice dark and forbidden magic to bring him back. But can the magic bring Adel back exactly as he was? Or does death do something to a person that can never be undone? And to what lengths is Josef willing to go for the idea of keeping Adel by his side?
A bit on the darker side of fantasy, this is an interesting story that manages a unique voice, even though it contains motifs that are not unknown to horror readers. In a few short pages, Laylah Hunter brings these two characters to life (that was intentional) and I found myself easily pulled into the story. It's not graphic (in any way, really), but it's not a bright and shiny romance, if that's what you're looking for. If you're looking for something dark and intense, this is a good bet.
A bit on the darker side of fantasy, this is an interesting story that manages a unique voice, even though it contains motifs that are not unknown to horror readers. In a few short pages, Laylah Hunter brings these two characters to life (that was intentional) and I found myself easily pulled into the story. It's not graphic (in any way, really), but it's not a bright and shiny romance, if that's what you're looking for. If you're looking for something dark and intense, this is a good bet.
see_sadie_read's review
3.0
I liked the story, but it's WAY shorter than it's labeled. (MOST of the file being a preview for something else.) Outside of that complaint, I was intrigued enough to want more.
shunsicker's review
3.0
Short story. Adel St. Clair has died of consumption, but his lover can't let him go. But is the price of resurrection worth it to?
This is a very quick read. The writing is good, but it is open-ended.
This is a very quick read. The writing is good, but it is open-ended.
alisonalisonalison's review
I read this years ago and came across it recently, still marked as "to-read." I remember that it was creepy and quite short.
iguana_mama's review
3.0
Adel St. Claire died prematurely of tuberculosis. Josef Leitner has the means and the tools to bring him back to life. But at what cost? Competently written, vividly descriptive, with an authentic historical feel. Technically, there was nothing wrong with the story, but I wanted less sex and more time spent exploring the consequences of Josef’s actions.
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