Leta and Rowan’s relationship is about as darkly gothic wounded feeling as they come. I enjoyed the tone, the gothic darkness, and the alchemical magic here. My Summary (3.5/5): Overall this book was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I did enjoy the alchemical magic and the Lord Under though. This also ends at a very big cliffhanger which I am not a fan of. The story could have been tighter, the plot more complete.
The writing style is very lush and descriptive but also felt a bit immature to me.
I also got a bit sick of Leta’s savior complex she was constantly putting herself in crazy dangerous situations to help those she loved and it was just so repetitive that it made her character feel a bit flat. I kind of dig Rowan’s dark, wounded, savior vibes but he is just sooo stereotypical for this type of story. Violeta (Leta) and Rowan are both a bit overly dramatic for me. We know there are alchemists and possibly other types of magic? However, the story is very secluded to Rowan’s estate and this makes the world feel small and underdeveloped. Unfortunately, the book felt a bit unfinished as well. I did like the imagery here and the dark gothic tone to it all. The rumors surrounding Rowan are dark and vicious but Violeta and Arien have no other options as the villagers start to turn against Arien and his dark shadows. This is when Rowan shows up and demands that Arien accompany Rowan to Rowan’s estate. The premise is that Violeta Graceling is desperately trying to protect her brother, Arien, from the shadows that haunt him. This is one of those very dramatic dark gothic types of reads. Thoughts: I enjoyed this but didn’t love it. I borrowed this book as an ebook from the library. Series Info/Source: This is the first book in the World at Lake’s Edge duology. A creature to whom Leta is inexplicably drawn… Now, to save Rowan-and herself-Leta must confront the darkness in her past, including unraveling the mystery of her connection to the Lord Under.” But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem.Īs Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. Leta knows the terrifying rumors about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. “When Violeta Graceling and her younger brother Arien arrive at the haunted Lakesedge estate, they expect to find a monster. Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the World at the Lake’s Edge Duology
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