A review by bookishlybouv
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

As someone with the Sight, Artemisia works in a convent in order to cleanse the souls of the dead so they do not become spirits that roam the earth, intent on harming the living. When her convent is attacked, she defends it to 

The revenant was such an interesting character to encounter. I enjoyed its perspective and sarcastic asides, and the relationship that builds between the two of them was so impactful. There were moments during this book that I had to put down my ereader so I could let them sink in a bit. 

There is a lot of powerful messages about caring for yourself, and putting yourself in someone else's shoes (or body, as is the case with the revenant). Though this is a fantasy novel, I was left reflecting a lot about how I treat myself and my body.

Margaret Rogerson has a knack for creating characters and worlds that are so vast for a standalone book. There is a lot packed into these pages, and it is a spooky and delightful treat. The perfect read for the night of Halloween, though I'd recommend this any day.