Liz Mannegren's Reviews > The Girl in His Shadow

Have you ever read the prologue of a book and known instantly that it was going to be a five-star read? That was this novel for me. Blake writes in a way that is rich and captivating. The attention to detail and vivid descriptions transport readers to the gritty and disease-ridden world of 19th century London, drawing them in with well-rounded characters and a plot that feels fresh and exciting. It is obvious that this is an immaculately researched story and while the subject nature could have been unsettling, it was instead, absolutely riveting. I simply could not put it down!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this advance read. This has been my favourite read of the year, so far!