Castle of the Cursed by Romina GarberMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m amazed this book doesn’t have a higher rating here on GR, because I have to say, it’s some of Romona Garber’s best work. Hella Spanish and hella Gothic, it’s the closest thing I’ve seen yet to a YA version of Crimson Peak, enough that I wouldn’t be surprised if Guillermo del Toro were to snap up the film rights and at least exec produce, if not direct, an adaptation. In which case it would also take some inspiration from Hellboy as well - especially once the true source of the terror is revealed, which also calls to mind a certain video game starring a certain pre transition Elliot Page in mo-cap. The only reason it’s not five stars from me is because the ending is just a bit too off the rails, but it’s too well crafted to get less than a strong four from me.
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