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Title: The Leviathan
Series: N/A
Author: Rosie Andrews
Publisher: Raven Books
Pages: 320
Release Date: 3 Feb 2022
Hello fellow book lovers, I’m back today with a review for the beautifully written and gloriously unnerving The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews.
A dark and sumptuous tale of witches, shipwrecks, of family, loyalty, superstition and sacrifice that will definitely resonate long after it’s finished.
I also just quickly wanted to thank Raven Books and NetGalley for the e-arc.
Summary
“She is awake…”
Norfolk,1643. As England’s civil war rages on, Thomas Treadwater is summoned home by his sister, who accuses a new servant of improper conducts with their widowed father. By the time Thomas arrives, his fathers is insensible having suffered a stroke and the servant has been imprisoned for witchcraft.
Thomas is a rational man but as he unravels the mystery of what has happened, he uncovers a tale not of superstition but something dark and ancient and linked to a shipwreck that occurred years before.
“Something has awoken, and now it will not rest”
Review
I really enjoyed reading this!
The world building and setting so well crafted and full of detail that I just couldn’t get enough of. The characters are expertly written and rich in complexity—I particularly enjoyed the inclusion of John Milton (of Paradise Lost fame.) Not to mention the lyrical prose and historically accurate language which I really enjoyed, it added authenticity and realism to the narrative that had me both eager to see what happened next and dreading that misfortune was about to occur.
The mystery that Thomas uncovers was absolutely incredible, though rather heartbreaking at times. Nevertheless, Andrews has woven a rich tapestry of gothic suspense with emotionally evocative prose that I found addictively compelling.
Set in England during a time of political unrest and religious fanaticism, The Leviathan is an incredibly original,richly researched and ambitiously atmospheric read—if you love the work of Stacey Halls, Sarah Perry or Bridget Collins then you simply must check this out!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5