Published by Ace, Berkley Publishing Group Genres: Fiction, Gothic, Horror, Paranormal
Format: ARC, eBook
Alexis Henderson completely wowed me with The Year of the Witching and I went into this book with high hopes. Henderson has the knack for creating unique and original words.
WANTED – Bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen proclivity for life’s finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply.
Marion Shaw was tired of living in poverty and living in the slums. She yearned for more. She wanted out and when she saw an advertisement in the newspaper, she decided to apply. The ad was for a blood maid for a home in the North. The North is where the wealthy live and feed on the blood of those in their service.
Once accepted, Marion finds herself living with Countess Lisavet in the House of Hunger. Marion wants to please her new mistress. Lisavet is drawn to Marion. Things seem to be going well….
Gothic, dark and atmospheric. This one will get into your blood. The author has a way of writing unique female characters. Those who are searching for a better life and those who are powerful and prey on others. Henderson gives readers a young woman who was destined to live in the slums for as long as she lives, under the cruel eye of her brother. Marion wants more and is willing to do what it takes to elevate her status. But is she biting off more than she can chew?
High marks for originality and gothic horror. There is a sense of unease and tenson in the book. I loved the gothic and atmospheric feel of this book.
3.5 stars rounded up
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Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group, Ace and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.