Katherine
I’ll start with stating very bluntly that this IS a horror book, and there are MANY scenes that are extremely creepy, gross, or both at the same time. There are many threats of SA, and mention of it happening, so be warned. The book is brutal with its descriptions- I am not a person that normally reacts that much to horror in books, but this one was very effective. I would be remiss to not mention that this IS a book based on the Biblical book of Revelations- Christian religion is the basis of the plot and subplots of the story.
Now that you’ve been forewarned, I need to talk about how good this book is. I never in a million years thought a book advertised as “medieval horror” would end up with me staying up late and sobbing for the last few chapters, but it did. It’s so much more than “just” a horror book. The journey our protagonists go on is long, awful, and difficult both spiritually and physically. By the end, they really couldn’t have gone through much more. The bonds they share with one another keep them going and are so, so well done. You’re invested in their journey, going through ups and downs with them, with the darkest moments often bookended by lighter, more humorous events. These breaks between the horrors let you get to really know the knight, the priest, and the girl- and it really makes the book special.
I can’t believe this book was only self-published until it’s recently been picked up by Tor Nightfire. It deserves so much more recognition than it gets. If you can stomach the horrors these characters endure, I highly recommend reading this. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a WHILE- truly a hidden gem.
I’ll start with stating very bluntly that this IS a horror book, and there are MANY scenes that are extremely creepy, gross, or both at the same time. There are many threats of SA, and mention of it happening, so be warned. The book is brutal with its descriptions- I am not a person that normally reacts that much to horror in books, but this one was very effective. I would be remiss to not mention that this IS a book based on the Biblical book of Revelations- Christian religion is the basis of the plot and subplots of the story.
Now that you’ve been forewarned, I need to talk about how good this book is. I never in a million years thought a book advertised as “medieval horror” would end up with me staying up late and sobbing for the last few chapters, but it did. It’s so much more than “just” a horror book. The journey our protagonists go on is long, awful, and difficult both spiritually and physically. By the end, they really couldn’t have gone through much more. The bonds they share with one another keep them going and are so, so well done. You’re invested in their journey, going through ups and downs with them, with the darkest moments often bookended by lighter, more humorous events. These breaks between the horrors let you get to really know the knight, the priest, and the girl- and it really makes the book special.
I can’t believe this book was only self-published until it’s recently been picked up by Tor Nightfire. It deserves so much more recognition than it gets. If you can stomach the horrors these characters endure, I highly recommend reading this. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a WHILE- truly a hidden gem.
