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“Immersive… A time-sweeping, character-juggling, lesbian vampire mystery.” ―The New York Times
“A sensual and haunting look at women who refuse to be bound by convention and instead take what they want.” ―The Washington Post
“A mesmerizing tale of immortality… A beautiful supernatural story that grapples with
loneliness, grief, and queer identity.” ―Town & Country
"Told in alternating perspectives, this is a lush, atmospheric story about love, hunger, rage and sapphic desire. Those yearning for a queer take on Nosferatu will sink their fangs into this seductive gothic horror."― People
“Schwab doing messy sexy vampires is a dream come true… It might be my favorite book of the year so far.” ―Lithub
“Phenomenal. V. E. Schwab absolutely smashes it out of the park in this beautifully written,considered dark fantasy novel about grief, revenge, and trying to fill the endless hunger inside.” ―Nerd Daily
“Vampire fiction the way it should be done.” ―Paste
"It’s bloody, lush, escapist fun ― but it’s also a gorgeous meditation on female hunger."― Bustle
"Lush, Gothic, historical fiction meets fierce, queer longing. Genre defying [and] brilliant, this irresistible pick will haunt the reader through the very last page."― Esquire
