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I’ve been amassing books about magical libraries/books. It’s time I read some of them. This one is first!
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Heaven truly was an untouched stash of books, just waiting to be opened and read.
~The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
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“Do you know what it is to be lonely? Truly alone, even amidst a crowd? Even in a family?”
― Hester Fox, A Lullaby for Witches
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April Book Reviews: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
Picked up this new book from the library sans recommendation since it looked plausibly interesting. In the best historical romance fashion, Ivy Radcliffe suddenly finds herself heir to a title and an ancestral home. Unfortunately, she lives in the gothic romance genre, and the sinister allure of the house's library poses a real and mysterious threat...
This was a passable, if not particularly noteworthy, gothic novel. I am a fan of Sinister House Stories and also of libraries, but I was not a fan of the lackluster and unconvincing straight romance also featured in this book. The supernatural worldbuilding wasn't much of a standout either.
Fun, but probably only for the gothic novel completionists in your life.
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The Book of Thorns: A Novel
By Hester Fox.
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Caribe's Historical Fiction TBR - Part 1
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Book Review: A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox
Date of Publishing: February 1st, 2022
Author: Hester Fox
Publisher: Graydon House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Gothic
This is a standalone novel and follows the life of Augusta Podos and Margaret Harlowe who happen to be two different women from two different times but with a single connection between them. And when Augusta finds her dream job, that connection manifests into her reality as Margaret tries to take control of her life, not just because of the connection between them but for some ulterior and sinister motive. And Augusta needs to figure out whether to help the poor soul or save herself. But considering the connection between them, she’s not sure she can do either.
I had forgotten I have this book until I was browsing my bookshelves and came across it. I love books depicting witches and witchcraft so this immediately intrigued me. But after reading the synopsis which told me it’s a gothic story, I knew I have to give this book a read and I did not regret it. I’m obsessed with gothic stories and it’s hard to find them sometimes.
There are two timelines running simultaneously throughout the narrative and I’m not sure which one I preferred more since both of them are so equally interesting. I loved Margaret’s life and what she’d been through was heartbreaking. I sympathized with her until I realized what she intended to do. And I don’t know if any of you have read the story, but the author does such a good job of making you empathize with Margaret that you don’t know what her true nature is until towards the end and I have to say the author might be good at writing mystery thrillers if they’re into writing them.
Margaret’s motives seemed fine to me initially but as the story progressed and the truth came out, I have to say I was furious with her and I didn’t want her to do what she eventually did. But I’m glad justice was served in the end but yes, for a moment the whole story did get incredibly tense.
The characters are very well fleshed out and it was as if you’d be able to find them walking around in the real world. You just can’t help but feel empathy for literally every character, and that includes the negative characters, and yes there are a couple.
I enjoyed every bit of this story, especially the horror, gothic bits where I really wished to switch places with Augusta and live her life. I love art and its history but I’m not that into it. However, after reading this story, I actually wanted to know what it’d be like working in a museum or an old estate like Augusta. I love gothic places so working in one or living in one would be a dream come true.
Initially the premise of the story didn’t seem that new to me. I could feel as if I’ve read something similar to this before but after half of the story, I understood how unique and beautiful it was. I thought it would have a cliche ending but it didn’t and that’s where it surprised me and I’m glad it did because this book wouldn’t be getting its own review if it hadn’t.
The tone and setting of the story was impeccable and so intriguing. I loved the gothic tones and I definitely wish I could write a gothic story as well as the author. And the spooky stuff that happens in the story definitely added to the intrigue, not to mention the witchcraft that’s one of the main premise of the story. It’s like the author took all my favorite things and put them together in a neat and interesting story and I’m definitely looking forward to reading all their books.
The side characters were strangely interesting. I’m saying strangely because sometimes authors don’t care about making the side characters as interesting but in this book that wasn’t the case and that just shows how detail-oriented the writer is that they think of everything.
The author has written quite a few books and a new one is set to come out this year and let me tell you all, I’ll definitely be reading all the books and giving you my opinion on them. And I urge you all to go and buy this books or if possible, all the books written by this author because it’s crucial that you read this book and experience the story the author is trying to tell. The characters seem incredibly real and some of the situations the author created actually take place in real life despite this story falling in the category of fantasy. So do give this story a chance and I’m sure you’re not going to regret it.
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Be still my nerdy heart ❣️
My little book haul ✨
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A Haunted House and an Old Library - I Immediately Love It
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library is my first Hester Fox book, though after this is certain won’t be my last. The setting is 1925 London and a woman finds herself the sole heir to an old estate in Yorkshire, an estate that has been owned by a very distant branch of her family. With little tying her to London and a legal demand requiring her to live on the estate, she heads up to Yorkshire and…
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Review of The Last Heir to Blackwood Library
When Ivy Radcliffe suddenly inherits a country estate with a grand and ancient library from an unknown relative, it seems like a dream come true. But that dream slowly turns into a nightmare as the library’s dark secrets come to light. This is the premise of Hester Fox’s Gothic fantasy novel The Last Heir to Blackwood Library, which came out back in April.
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The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox - ARC Review!
Today on my blog I have a review for #TheLastHeirtoBlackwoodLibrary by Hester Fox. An atmospheric read filled with a Gothic setting, fantasy elements and a little bit of horror! @LiteracyBatman #BookReview
With the stroke of a pen, twenty-three-year-old Ivy Radcliffe becomes Lady Hayworth, owner of a sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Ivy has never heard of Blackwood Abbey, or of the ancient bloodline from which she’s descended. With nothing to keep her in London since losing her brother in the Great War, she warily makes her way to her new home.
The abbey is foreboding, the servants…
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Book Review: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library
Title: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library
Author: Hester Fox
Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Gothic, Mystery, Romance
Rating: 3 Stars
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With the stroke of a pen, twenty-three-year-old Ivy Radcliffe becomes Lady Hayworth, owner of a sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Ivy has never heard of Blackwood Abbey, or of the ancient bloodline from which she’s descended. With nothing…
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Gothic fiction at its finest
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox is one of the best modern-day examples of Gothic fiction. The heroine’s name, Ivy Radcliffe, reeks of a Gothic story as it exudes innocence and privilege. Then it takes place on the Yorkshire moors because of course it does. All that aside, Ms. Fox’s story is fantastic. She cleverly uses certain aspects of her story to keep you guessing.…
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The Last Heir to Blackwood Library Book Review
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Thank you to HarperCollins for the extremely early ARC!
This was so much fun! The atmosphere was amazingly done, the discussion of mental health and generational trauma and trauma caused by war and even memory loss (magical or otherwise) felt so well done, and realistic, despite how fantastical the plot was!
I will admit that much of it was predictable up until we discover who our bad guy is - but I think that was intentional - in fact, I'm almost certain of it. I may or may not also be the reason that Hester Fox finally posted her spotify playlist to her instagram story, I felt quite called out, but I may have to reread or wait til the actual release date and listen to the playlist while reading it again!
Isolated, gothic, dark academia, secret families and hidden heritage, magical books that record every memory as yours slips away - terrifying truly, but written so well that it felt not so scary as it could have been - toeing that line of dark gothic fantasy and full on horror! I think I'm gonna have to read some more Hester Fox to tide me over for a while!
* No spoilers right now as the book does not come out until April*
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Book Review: The Orphan of Cemetery Hill by Hester Fox
Book Review: The Orphan of Cemetery Hill by Hester Fox
In 1844 Boston, Tabby and her sister, Alice, flee from their aunt and uncle who used Tabby’s gift of being able to communicate with the dead for monetary gain. When the girls are separated, Tabby ends up in a gothic, aging cemetery where she is adopted by the caretaker.
Years later, Tabby falls in love with Caleb, a well off man with a fiancee and a penchant for dangerous card games. When Caleb…
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The Witch Of Willow Hall By Hester Fox Was An Amazing Read! Book Of The Year!
The Witch Of Willow Hall By Hester Fox Was An Amazing Read! Book Of The Year!
Hester Fox weaved an impeccable story that had strong, vibrant, and palatable characters. I am unsure where authors get such a magnificent talent for creating complicated and unique people. The Witch of Willow Hall easily masters this. I fell in love right away with Lydia and her family.
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