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A review by girlglitch
The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea
4.0
The Metal Heart is a beautifully written historical novel, a romance with hidden depths.
While the history must be taken with a pinch of salt, the story itself is heartfelt. Lea explores the trauma and tragedy of war - but also captures the resilience of the human spirit, of hope and love. The remote landscape of Orkney is deliciously Brontësque, rich with atmosphere and singed with magic. The characters feel real, their emotions palpable. While some parts are slightly overwritten (perhaps channeling a bit too much of the Brontë melodrama) there is some intricate plotting at play and the finale had me hooked.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*
While the history must be taken with a pinch of salt, the story itself is heartfelt. Lea explores the trauma and tragedy of war - but also captures the resilience of the human spirit, of hope and love. The remote landscape of Orkney is deliciously Brontësque, rich with atmosphere and singed with magic. The characters feel real, their emotions palpable. While some parts are slightly overwritten (perhaps channeling a bit too much of the Brontë melodrama) there is some intricate plotting at play and the finale had me hooked.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*