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unsweetener's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.25
It's always a little tough to read a sequel years after reading the first one, and this one was definitely tough for me. More than the sequel issues were the overly convenient plot points and t the e underdeveloped machinations behind it all (though I can appreciate the ambition if including those characters).
It's fine for a young adult or new adult book! I just felt like it tried to do a lot of things and didn't do most of them super well.
It's fine for a young adult or new adult book! I just felt like it tried to do a lot of things and didn't do most of them super well.
baptizedbones's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
readwithmichele's review against another edition
4.0
I would like to start off by thanking NetGalley as well as author, Dana Schwartz and Macmillan Audio Publishing (for Wednesday Publishing) [all CREDITS mentioned below] for selecting and sending me an ARC audiobook for my honest review of this incredible sequel! Having been a huge fan of the 1st book in this series ("Anatomy: A Love Story"), I was excited and honored to receive this not-yet-released, gothic romance sequel to review. Truly, I thank you all!
RATING: 4.5 STARS
CREDITS: Macmillan Publishing Group, for Wednesday Books.
PUBLISH DATE: 2/28/23
GENRE: Historical Fiction
NARRATORS: Mhairi Morrison & Tim Campbell
REVIEW: 4.5 Stars
After a cliffhanger ending in the 1st book, "Anatomy: A Love Story", Hazel Sinnett, (a young physician in 19th century Edinburgh studying to be the first female doctor), is left wondering if Jack (the boy she so loves and just tried to save from death by hanging), is alive or dead after giving him a vial of the tincture from Dr. Beecham to make him immortal. Did Jack decide in the last moments prior to his hanging to take the vial?
Hazel remains at her family's Hawthornden Castle, waiting in hopes for Jack to return while also treating patients in her makeshift lab in her basement in the castle, and studying to become the first in her field as a surgeon. After treating a young female in secrecy and saving the woman's life, Hazel is arrested and sentenced to death by hanging. As the clock ticks, she is preparing for the inevitable when she receives word that King George IV requests her presence to come to court and tend to his sick daughter, Princess Charlotte. Princess Charlotte is suffering with an incurable disease, and with no resolve in sight, Hazel is summoned to study and treat her.
Hazel spends time in London at court, and various new characters are introduced. as well as her invitation to the Secret Companions of Death (a society of doctors and chemists).
What transpires is a beautifully anticipated follow-up to the first book. There is mystery, intrigue, suspense, light humor, and a beautiful darkness only Dana Schwartz is able to capture altogether in her writing.
Is Jack alive?
Will Hazel find true love and a happily ever-after?
Is Hazel able to "save" Princess Charlotte?
I highly recommend this sequel! Not only is it an incredible follow-up to the 1st book, it is yet another beautiful dark masterpiece by Dana Schwartz! Get your hands on it 2/28/23!!
RATING: 4.5 STARS
CREDITS: Macmillan Publishing Group, for Wednesday Books.
PUBLISH DATE: 2/28/23
GENRE: Historical Fiction
NARRATORS: Mhairi Morrison & Tim Campbell
REVIEW: 4.5 Stars
After a cliffhanger ending in the 1st book, "Anatomy: A Love Story", Hazel Sinnett, (a young physician in 19th century Edinburgh studying to be the first female doctor), is left wondering if Jack (the boy she so loves and just tried to save from death by hanging), is alive or dead after giving him a vial of the tincture from Dr. Beecham to make him immortal. Did Jack decide in the last moments prior to his hanging to take the vial?
Hazel remains at her family's Hawthornden Castle, waiting in hopes for Jack to return while also treating patients in her makeshift lab in her basement in the castle, and studying to become the first in her field as a surgeon. After treating a young female in secrecy and saving the woman's life, Hazel is arrested and sentenced to death by hanging. As the clock ticks, she is preparing for the inevitable when she receives word that King George IV requests her presence to come to court and tend to his sick daughter, Princess Charlotte. Princess Charlotte is suffering with an incurable disease, and with no resolve in sight, Hazel is summoned to study and treat her.
Hazel spends time in London at court, and various new characters are introduced. as well as her invitation to the Secret Companions of Death (a society of doctors and chemists).
What transpires is a beautifully anticipated follow-up to the first book. There is mystery, intrigue, suspense, light humor, and a beautiful darkness only Dana Schwartz is able to capture altogether in her writing.
Is Jack alive?
Will Hazel find true love and a happily ever-after?
Is Hazel able to "save" Princess Charlotte?
I highly recommend this sequel! Not only is it an incredible follow-up to the 1st book, it is yet another beautiful dark masterpiece by Dana Schwartz! Get your hands on it 2/28/23!!
anmcfarland04's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
cathik's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
archiveofapril's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
k8beckmann's review against another edition
Couldn’t get into it. Felt unconnected
bookspeyton's review against another edition
4.0
Immortality by Dana Schwartz • ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read: 5/14-5/19 2024
✨ Review ✨
I knew it. That’s all I’m going to say.
Read: 5/14-5/19 2024
✨ Review ✨
I knew it. That’s all I’m going to say.
shelby_wood's review against another edition
4.0
A solid 4 star read for me! ⭐️ It was a great sequel to Anatomy: A Love Story and dove even deeper into Hazel’s character which I loved. The turmoil between her and Jack’s character just built up their love story even more which made them getting back together at the end even sweeter.