It’s the summer of 1889, and Amelia van den Broek is new to Baltimore and eager to take in all the pleasures the city has to offer. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing, dreamlike visions she has only at sunset—visions that offer glimpses of the future. Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. However, a forbidden romance with Nathaniel, an artist, threatens the new life Amelia is building in Baltimore. This enigmatic young man is keeping secrets of his own—still, Amelia finds herself irrepressibly drawn to him.
When one of her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia’s world is thrown into chaos. And those around her begin to wonder if she’s not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.
My (Mini-review turned) Review:
This is the most heart-wrenching book I've read this year, so far. The story was absolutely incredible and I just don't know what to feel after finishing the last page. I felt like crying and laughing at the same time. I felt so sorry for Amelia, but at the same time I felt...I don't know...I can't describe it and I'm still not over it. Crap!! I still feel so emotional right now!! This might probably take me the rest of the day to brood over the story, over Zora and especially over Thomas. I just can't get over Thomas. I get more depressed once I start thinking about him and Zora.
I love Nathaniel. He is absolutely wicked and naughty and easy to love as a character. Of course I was giddy that Amelia and Nathaniel ended up together. Their love affair was just plain intense and consuming. It's very palpable that I'm still tingling all over.
I really had no idea what will happen next or how it the story will end while reading. I just kept guessing...and well, clearly, I didn't guess and expect the ending. The story kept me on my toes and my heart was in my throat the whole time since the middle part up until the end. It's beautiful, enchanting and sad at the same time.
One thing though, I love the style that Mitchell used in writing this novel. *sigh...I'm so glad I got this off my chest. My chest just felt constricted since half-way through the story.
I intended this to be a mini-review but I guess I had a lot to say. I'm glad to know that this is a series. Can't wait for the next book. :D
If you're looking for an intense, haunting and gripping YA paranormal romance fix, then this is it!
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