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"I'm in your blood, and you are in mine…" The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband's grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity caused by a fever of the brain. To protect her twin from a terrible fate in a lunatic asylum, Lucy must unravel the mystery surrounding her sister's condition, but it's clear her twin is hiding something. Then again, Lucy is harboring secrets of her own, too. Then, the worst happens. Sarah's behavior takes a turn for the strange. She becomes angry… and hungry. Lucy soon comes to suspect that something is trying to possess her beloved sister. Or is it madness? As Sarah changes before her very eyes, Lucy must reckon with the dark, monstrous truth, or risk losing her forever.
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What lengths would you go to to protect your twin sister?
Now THIS is a gothic novel. It has alllll the elements. twins, supernatural elements, rich and isolated characters, a mansion, a long history of the property, gloomy weather, gore, romance.
This story follows twins: Lucy and Sarah. When Lucy receives a letter from her brother in law summoning her to their estate right away, Lucy arrives to find her sister critically ill. As Lucy investigates the cause of Sarah's sudden decline, she discovers that things far more sinister are at play.
Van Veen has crafted a near perfect modern gothic. The relationship between Lucy and Sarah was captivating, the story was well thought out, and the pacing was wonderful. The body horror and gore were appropriate for the story and very well written. I highly recommend this novel to any fans of gothic horror.
0UTTERLY DARK AND UNHINGED YET POETIC
That's how I would describe this book. I should have known the level of darkness since there's a page of trigger warnings, but still...
I am not accustomed to this type of writing and theme, so it took a while for me to adjust. And you know what, I kinda like it — or maybe it's only this book, who knows?
Anyways, this is perfect for readers who like:
✅gothic horror vibes
✅dark and disturbing matters,
✅eerie and mysterious
✅historical setting
I rated this book 4.5⭐
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