A review by literarynessie
The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht
3.0
Power was sweeter than apples. It was cheaper than water, and sustained the soul twice as well. If Johann was going to be a Thing with a name, then from now on he would be a Thing with power, too.
If I had to sum up this novella, I'd describe it as a weirdly enchanting horror novel. I found the prose descriptive and lush. Unfortunately, it took me an entire year to want to finish the story. I read about half last year, got bored, and started over just in time to finish before 2020 ended. This was a really different book and it's definitely an acquired taste. I rate books I read based on personal enjoyment more than I do quality. I will say that the ending was satisfyingly full of action!
"Unwise to dream of death in a world where someone has the power to make those dreams come true."
If I had to sum up this novella, I'd describe it as a weirdly enchanting horror novel. I found the prose descriptive and lush. Unfortunately, it took me an entire year to want to finish the story. I read about half last year, got bored, and started over just in time to finish before 2020 ended. This was a really different book and it's definitely an acquired taste. I rate books I read based on personal enjoyment more than I do quality. I will say that the ending was satisfyingly full of action!
"Unwise to dream of death in a world where someone has the power to make those dreams come true."