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A review by horrorandscience
Helena by Claire L. Smith
4.0
Helena is perfect for this time of year!
Helena Morrigan is a mortician in 19th century England. She’s had a difficult life—her parents and uncle have died, leaving her in the care of her grandparents who have also passed in the past few years. They leave behind a funeral home which she now tends to. She has special abilities that have made her seem strange since she was very young.
The atmosphere of this book is typical Victorian Gothic. Helena is like a modern classic. I can see inspiration come from Mary Shelley and Shirley Jackson—two of my favorite ladies in horror fiction.
Did anyone else picture Helena as Helena from the My Chemical Romance video? No? Just me?
Helena Morrigan is a mortician in 19th century England. She’s had a difficult life—her parents and uncle have died, leaving her in the care of her grandparents who have also passed in the past few years. They leave behind a funeral home which she now tends to. She has special abilities that have made her seem strange since she was very young.
The atmosphere of this book is typical Victorian Gothic. Helena is like a modern classic. I can see inspiration come from Mary Shelley and Shirley Jackson—two of my favorite ladies in horror fiction.
Did anyone else picture Helena as Helena from the My Chemical Romance video? No? Just me?