I am so incredibly annoyed. Not because I didn't absolutely love this but because I didn't find out the audiobook the library has is the abridged version until the VERY END.

15 hours of difference between the abridged and the unabridged. I was wondering why people were complaining about its length in the reviews.

So, this review is not about The Historian but the (I'm assuming) butchered version I listened to.

It was fucking perfect. Loved the format, the characters, the pacing, the plot. It was a beautiful mix of dark academia and gothic suspense. It such a slow paced little mystery seeped in the supernatural and history. I guess I have to read the physical copy to make sure I still like it.

Getting passed that, the audiobook is actually fantastic. A HUGE voice cast and with tones of talent. While I didn't really enjoy the music between scene changes, I didn't out right hate it.

Pending reading the full book, I think this is an instant favorite for me.