Author: Saundra Mitchell
Release Date: March 7th 2011
Synopsis from Goodreads: 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 Review: I really wanted to read this one, and I was lucky enough to get an egalley copy from netgalley. (Thank you)
The first thing you'll notice as soon as you pick this up is the writing style; I loved it, especially the scenes where Saundra Mitchell would describe Amelia looking into the Vespers.
I have to say, I did like Amelia, and Nathaniel. But they were far from my favourite. Zora stole the show. I felt myself looking forward to scenes with Zora and Amelia more than the scenes where Amelia meets Nathaniel. This is more a historical novel, than a paranormal... but they fit extremely well together, which I wouldn't have thought could happen. If you're a lover of both Historical, and Paranormal fiction, I strongly suggest you pick this one up.
I ate it up, and can't wait for the companion novel to hit stores!
The Vespertine is awarded 4 stars.
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