Perfect spooky season read

4 stars

Whispers of the Forgotten is the first flip book I’ve ever read! It has three parts:
- Whispers of the Forgotten: the origin story
- Shadows of the Unseen: the love story
- The Power of the Demon

You can start with part 1 or 2, read the other one and then continue with The Power of the Demon for the conclusion of this eerie story. I’ve started with Whispers of the Forgotten which felt like the easiest way to read, especially since I read the ebook. I do want to read it again from the other side to see what difference that makes in terms of reading experience.

This book had me in its grip from page 1 till the very end. I really enjoyed the writing style. I also connected with Leonora, Sebastian and even Samuel. Which made the whole story that more intense I think. The different pov’s definitely helped to make you connect.

The historical part was done so well. The struggles Leonora faces are spot on for that time period and I admired her will to change her future.

I loved how the information wasn’t given at once. During the book, you get questions. And little by little, pieces of information start to form a puzzle. It made me so invested in Leonora’s fate. But I never saw the ending coming. At all.

Add to your tbr if you love:
- dark academia
- Edgar Allan Poe vibes
- secluded domain
- dark magic
- ghosts
- murder and mayhem
- star-crossed lovers
- psychological thriller
- historical setting

Whispers of the Forgotten / Shadows of the Unseen releases on October 8th! It’s the perfect spooky season read!
Thank you Hamley Books for the gifted eARC. Grateful to have discovered something out of my comfort zone.