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amys_inkwell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
andiebiagini's review against another edition
5.0
I’m in love with this series. Like Strange Practice, this sequel posits that works of classic horror literature & folklore are based on historical fact. Varney & Ruthven return, and this time there are references to Dracula, The Phantom of the Opera (naturally, since the story is set in Paris), Frankenstein, and the Beast of Gévaudan. Greta continues to be a competent, sympathetic heroine, and I even found myself emotionally invested in a romantic subplot that wasn’t to my taste in the first book. The characters all grew on me, and of course any author who throws around the word “psychopomp” for fun has my attention & gratitude.
lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the blending of classic horror novels with the science of monsters, especially vampires. The medical aspects are so well-crafted and consistent. And I love a good redemption story. Plus, the Paris catacombs?!
ekbossk's review against another edition
4.0
Exciting and fun! I really adored the inclusion of the sweet little well monsters etc.
a_ab's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
3.0
While still fun and entertaining, this book seemed much longer than it needed to be.
The story also seemed to have less to say than the first book, and so it relief much more on the adventure, investigation and action, which made it less interesting to me.
The story also seemed to have less to say than the first book, and so it relief much more on the adventure, investigation and action, which made it less interesting to me.
anotherbooklady's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
📚 24/100 (2025 Reading Goal)
📖 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮
✍️ 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘄
🎧 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱:
🐸Well Monsters
💈Hair Monsters
👻 Ghosts
🇫🇷Set in Paris
🧛🏻♀️Sparkly Vampires
🩺MedCon for Supernatural Docs
🗣️Multiple Character POV
𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲(𝘀):
•“No one should be that good at math, even if they are a fiend from Hell.”
•He looked down at the rose in his other hand, its neck drooping like a tubercular heroine’s, and felt abruptly and horribly sorry for it: for the fact that it had been grown somewhere, fed and watered and nurtured, and cut and brought all the way here to this airport to be bought and given to someone, to make them smile, and here it was with him instead, dying in his hand. Thwarted of its purpose. Its small brief life all wasted.
•Winston was hovering in the archway, looking impatient, if a tattered bit of taffeta could look impatient.
•“You can’t possibly adopt stray French monsters; wherever would you put it?”
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:
Dr. Greta Helsing is back, and this time, she’s taking on Paris—sparkling vampires included. 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 expands her supernatural world with new creatures, fascinating mythology, and an eerie but captivating atmosphere. The catacombs and Parisian charm make for a perfect setting, blending mystery and magic in a way that feels both enchanting and unsettling.
I loved meeting the new creatures—some of them so endearing that I wouldn’t mind adopting a few. The story weaves in time rips, a forgetful demon, and even a nod to𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖, creating a wild, unpredictable adventure. Greta remains the steady, reassuring presence at the center of it all, navigating supernatural chaos with her usual calm and competence. A werewolf also makes an appearance, fitting right into this ever-expanding world.
Suzannah Hampton’s narration is excellent. Her British accent, effortless French pronunciations, and ability to capture Greta’s tone make the audiobook a joy to listen to.
Vivian Shaw strikes a perfect balance between suspense, supernatural intrigue, and warmth. 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 is another fantastic entry in the series, and I’m excited to jump into 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 to see where Greta’s adventures take her next.
roseangel2's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Really enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.
wendyonthemove's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea cozy urban fantasy was a thing. Adorable.
spartan445's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Again, the closest thing to cozy fiction that isn’t actually cozy fiction.