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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the MONSTER by Brynn Chapman Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book
MONSTER. The word evokes images of fairy tales and horror. But once, in 1850 Philadelphia, it was actually the term commonly used in physician’s case notes for the victims of fire.
Conflagrations were common in this period—clothing, especially women’s lace,
was highly flammable. Once the flesh was destroyed, there was no cure. These
unfortunate souls lived out their lives as MONSTERS, secluded away by family.
Once burned flesh gives way to contractures, disfigurements to rival even Bram
Stoker’s imagination were born. And the hearts of the people inside the shell
perished.
Lorelei is one such MONSTER. Born to a wealthy family, disfigured by fire, she
fakes her own death, leaving the world she knows behind—because in her
mind…freedom, even if it is a workhouse, is preferable than the life of a
shut-in, a burden on her family's name.
1850’s Philadelphia is an epi-center of medicine. Rival medical schools search
in desperation for bodies—cadavers to teach the art and science of anatomy to
their medical students. Corpses become so rare, a new profession evolves.
Resurrection Men, or body snatchers, dig up the graves of the newly decreased
for high pay.
Rory Henry is one of the Resurrection Men. A Scots-Irish Immigrant, he has
fought his way off the streets, and into medical school by whatever means
necessary. He is not above digging up corpses—he cuts them by day and searches
them out by night.
These two lives intersect in an explosion of personality-Rory is designated as
Lorelei’s surgeon. Entrusted with performing the new operation called, The
Mutter Flap. Once he sees her face, will the unrequited love die, or ignite?
People are disappearing. Someone has discovered that murder is far more
lucrative than grave robbing. And many of the bodies are from Lorelei’s
workhouse. Will she be next?
Praise for BRYNN CHAPMAN'S Books
Dark twists
and turns abound in this fast-paced and riveting gothic thriller. I consumed it
in one sitting!”--Lea Nolan, USA Today Bestselling Author
"Exquisitely
written! Requiem Red is a haunting tale of monsters, music, insanity, and the
power of love where one least expects to find it.Brava, Ms. Chapman! This book
will remain forever in my heart!" -- Darynda Jones NYTimes/USAToday
Bestselling Author The Charley Davidson Series
"A
rollicking ride of a story, with a tender heart -- A Circle of Crows is a
thrilling adventure where the impossible comes to happen; where past meets
present; and where a reader can't help but realize that some bonds can't be
broken by time or distance." -- Jodi Picoult, author of The
Tenth Circle, Vanishing Acts, and My Sister's Keeper.
"Creative,
meticulously researched, and terrific fun!"-- Grace Burrowes NY
Times Best-Selling Author
"The
characters, the setting, the descriptions and the mysteries and relationships
all work together seamlessly to create a truly wonderful story that I
completely adored." -- Best Books Ever Blog
"The
settings are intriguing and the way they are described make you feel as if you
are immersed in the story. I could feel the gloom and damp. That is rare in so
many books! Boneseeker is a book I highly recommend, and I give it 5
stars!" -- Christy's Cozy Corners Blog
MONSTER isn't exactly what I expected it to be, but I ended up liking it by the final page. The author has a deft way with words, which captured my attention within the first few pages of the first chapter. I enjoyed the historical backdrop, which reminded me of Frankenstein.
However, I didn't care for the back-and-forth point-of-view narratives between Lorelei and Rory. Switching points of view, like the overuse of flashbacks, is usually negative in my book because it's distracting and often frustrating. Yes, I am nitpicking; I am aware of it.
As previously said, I ended up enjoying MONSTER. Despite a few shortcomings, the book was a pleasure to read. ╌★★★½✰
About Brynn Chapman
Brynn Chapman
has dissected cadavers, toured asylums, and has a love of all things weird. A
Celtic folklore enthusiast (she blames her ancestry), her titles combine
history, frights, and complicated love stories. She has won RWA awards and made it
to the top of her Amazon- category-lists. She's 'Small-town-scary," and she
fervently hopes her novels force you to leave the light on.
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Giveaway Details
1 winner
will receive a $10 Amazon GC, International.
Ends April 30th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule
Week One
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4/10/2023 |
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4/11/2023 |
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4/12/2023 |
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4/13/2023 |
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4/14/2023 |
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4/15/2023 |
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Week Two
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4/16/2023 |
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4/17/2023 |
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4/18/2023 |
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4/19/2023 |
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4/20/2023 |
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4/21/2023 |
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4/22/2023 |
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Week Three
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4/23/2023 |
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4/24/2023 |
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Sounds very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteSounds really good.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great read!
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