Author: Cat Winters
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: YA Fantasy
Published By: Amulet (April 16, 2019)
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 4 Stars
Book Description:
Seventeen-year-old Edgar Poe counts down the days until he can escape his foster family—the wealthy Allans of Richmond, Virginia. He hungers for his upcoming life as a student at the prestigious new university, almost as much as he longs to marry his beloved Elmira Royster. However, on the brink of his departure, all his plans go awry when a macabre Muse named Lenore appears to him. Muses are frightful creatures that lead Artists down a path of ruin and disgrace, and no respectable person could possibly understand or accept them. But Lenore steps out of the shadows with one request: “Let them see me!”
With a dark almost macabre feel, The Raven's Tale is classic Poe without being classic Poe.
With nods to both Poe himself and Shakespeare, this wonderfully imaginative and lushly enchanting tale was hard not to get wrapped up in.
With all the tragedy, angst and horror one would expect from both Poe and Winters, the two combined created on heck of a story line that was everything I was expecting and hoping for.
Twisted, dark, and filled with all the things I remember from my Poe days, I loved both the lines from some of Poe's finest tales and poems right down to the twist of his muse taunting him in all the most horrific ways one can imagine for a muse to taunt and tease and torment. Truly a delightful read that had me completely captivated and wanting more.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
Sounds haunting and you have me wondering about the horrific ways the muse chose.
ReplyDeleteThe muse was definitely dark and maybe a bit unstable LOL!
DeleteOoh this sounds so good, Ali! I haven't read a book from Winters in so long, but I have no doubt she does Poe justice. Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteShe definitely did him justice!
DeleteWhat Poe? Yes please. This totally flew under my radar. Wonderful review Ali!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim and yes, try it, I think you would like it!
DeleteYay, I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I'd read another review where the person didn't really love it, but I'm a big Poe fan.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
I think you have to be a fan in a way to really get it. ;)
DeleteOh intriguing! I thin it's the first time I hear about this one
ReplyDeleteIt really was an intriguing story!
DeleteAhh, I really need to read this!! Thanks for the review!!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun so definitely grab a copy!
DeleteOh this sounds intriguing Kindlemom, thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking it out Debbie! :D
DeleteI so remember reading Poe and thinking how twisted and dark his work is! Great review, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt really is and I think, especially for the time he wrote it, makes it so great and stand out.
DeleteA Poe reimagining? Nuff said. :)
ReplyDelete*highfivesyou*
DeleteI've heard good things about Cat Winters. Poe does inspire the some spooky tales, right? Wonderful review! :)
ReplyDeleteHe really does!
DeleteI love Edgar Allen Poe! This sounds like a delightfully dark and alluring read! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
It was and a really fun twist too on what his teenage years might have been light with a side of paranormal added to it. :)
DeleteIt's been ages since I read a Poe-y book! I've seen this one around, but haven't read a review for it. It sounds like this is a book I need in my life! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
I hope you like it if you decide to try it!
DeleteOOh this sounds so so good! Love the cover too. Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt does have a great cover!
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