A unique vampire novel full of eroticism and feminist rage ... This gripping tale is full of queer representation and lush, lyrical passages, all while exploring death with an air of nihilism.
The book is excellent in its thesis (fiery gothic melodrama) and antithesis (icy modern ennui) but suffers a bit in the synthesis, when the two main characters meet and are immediately mutually obsessed ... Despite its slight missteps in structure, a visceral, powerful novel about the all-encompassing presence of death.
A vivid portrait of a nameless young woman forced into the world of the undead ... Mesmerizingly translated by Cleary, Yuszczuk’s prose is meticulous, vibrant, propulsive, and masterfully paced.
