The romance in here is the most scrumptious and electrifying thing I've ever read. The author knows how to write tension and undying yearning between the two characters, and the tender moments had me giggling like a schoolgirl. Here are some of my favorite quotes:

"Let me ruin myself on you" 

"He simply picks up Evander's hand and threads their fingers together. The warmth of him, the obvious tender earnestness, sparks a wildfire up Evander's spine, and he almost can't breathe". 

THIS IS HOW YOU YEARN PEOPLE. 

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I love the spooky vibe of this book; the writing was so beautiful and atmospheric, like I can vividly imagine what the garden looks like in my head. The garden was creepy and gory, and I absolutely love that. Our two main characters were endearing, and their banter was adorable. The vulnerable moments between them hit so hard because you can feel that they are only letting the other person in and no one else. 

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Another thing is how self-aware this book is; the author knows, the character knows, the narrative knows that this is a low-key co-dependent relationship and it's not the healthiest, and these 2 needs year of therapy. However, it's that self-awareness that makes their relationship so compelling and real. ​The plot twist was also eating. The one criticism I have is that I wish this was longer; I felt like there are things that deserve more unpacking, especially Laurie's trauma and his loneliness. 

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This book is just PERFECT for the spooky fall season, and I need every gothic fantasy lovers to pick this book up immediately; it def deserves more love.