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A review by anewton
The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Picked up this book as a random find at the library. Went in with no expectations. A truly chilling, haunting story, great foreshadowing and use of literature, complex characters and shocking twists and turns. Graphic at times, so definitely not for everybody but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Think black swan vibes but with better built characters and story.
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Gore, Infidelity, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol