The Night Library of Sternendach
Book description
In starry Sternendach, as long as
The vampire Graf has ruled this land
The Heller clan, with weapons strong as
Their wills, have killed his kindred and
Been killed in turn. The two sides nearly
Destroyed themselves. The Graf saw clearly
The need to make the killing cease,
And forced…
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The Night Library of Sternendach is a beautiful and clever melodramatic tale of a truce between a vampire and a family of hunters that falls apart.
Written in rhyming verse, Levai is able to craft emotionally complex characters, elicit empathy, and craft a believable and enigmatic world. However enjoyable the story is, it is the writing in verse that is the triumph here. Levai is so clever and emotive and perfectly rhythmic. I reread many passages full of wonder at how she was able to craft such clever and perfect rhymes. This was such a fun read to sink your…
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