Title: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride Author: Roshani Chokshi Published: 14th February 2023, Hodder Pages: 289 Source: Bought (FairyLoot) Format: Hardback Rating: 4/5 Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Castenada. He was a scholar of myths. She was heiress to a fortune. They exchanged gifts and stories and believed they would live happily ever after - and in exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when Indigo learns that her estranged aunt is dying and the couple if forced to return to her childhood home, the House of Dreams, the bridegroom will soon find himself unable to resist. For within the crumbling manor's extravagant rooms and musty wipes, there lurks the shadow of another girl: Azure, Indigo's dearest childhood friend who suddenly disappeared. As the house slowly reveals his wife's secrets, the bridegroom will be fo...
I haven't read this but the first season of the adaptation was absolutely terrifying.
ReplyDeleteI've not watched the adaptation yet, but from what I've read so far I'm definitely adding it to my "to watch" list.
DeleteThis was a great read, after many times of me putting it down, getting angry at it and many other emotions. Happy weeekend!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I don't know if enjoyable is the right word, but I certainly can't put it down!
DeleteThis is such a classic and yet it always hits me with how sharp and on-point its writing is! I think I'm due a reread soon. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I've finally got round to reading it. It's been on the TBR for so long and I might let myself watch the show now too.
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