Within These Wicked Walls Published by Wednesday Books by Lauren Blackwood
on October 19, 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Retellings, Gothic, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, YA
Pages: 336
Source: Netgalley
Format: ARC, eBook
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ISBN: 1250787106
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What the heart desires, the house destroys...
Andromeda is a debtera—an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, Andromeda quickly realizes this is a job like no other, with horrifying manifestations at every turn, and that Magnus is hiding far more than she has been trained for. Death is the most likely outcome if she stays, but leaving Magnus to live out his curse alone isn’t an option. Evil may roam the castle’s halls, but so does a burning desire.
Kiersten White meets Tomi Adeyemi in this Ethiopian-inspired debut fantasy retelling of Jane Eyre.
This story, although a retelling of Jane Eyre, is one of the most original that I’ve read in quite some time.
Andromeda is a debtera–basically an exorcist. She has found herself employed by Magnus Rochester who has found himself the victim of quite a horrible curse. And when Andromeda takes on the job, she realizes how difficult this job is going to be–for her safety and her heart.
I thoroughly enjoyed the parallels this story had with Jane Eyre, seeing has how that’s one of my favorite novels. I felt that Andromeda was a worthy heroine to compare to Jane. She was strong, caring, and extremely good at her job.
Magnus was a great Rochester–there was some silliness combined with just the right amount of self-loathing and despair. Although, this Rochester’s secret isn’t the same as his namesake’s. Although, I would say poor Magnus has is really rough.
This story was haunting, thrilling, and kept me wondering until the end… I would definitely recommend this one if you’re in the mood for a haunting and scary read.
About Lauren Blackwood
Lauren Blackwood is a Jamaican American New Yorker living in Virginia who writes Romance-heavy Fantasy for most ages. When not writing, she's a PTA and violinist who really doesn't know how to settle on one career field. Within These Wicked Walls is her debut novel.
I haven’t read Jane Eyre but retellings are always a good time!
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I grabbed this audiobook arc from Netgalley and have yet to listen to it, but I’m so glad to hear you really enjoyed it! It sounds perfect for this spooky season and can’t wait to dive in soon!
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I haven’t read Jane Eyre (I know, I know), but it sounds like this book is fantastic in its own right.
While Jane Eyre isn’t one of my favorite stories, I do like retellings, and this one sounds so good! Thanks for sharing, great review!
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