Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
Annae is a woman traumatized by her past. She was once the victim of academic abuse. Now, she uses her psychiatric magic to protect herself, creating a carefully curated bubble between her and the world.
When Annae crosses paths with Marec Gorski, it's like a light-bulb turning on. What she sees may be the path she's been looking for – her path to redemption. But it will not be an easy or safe path to take.
My Review:
Yikes. The Two Doctors Górski hits HARD. So consider yourselves warned. Isaac Fellman did a brilliant job of setting the scene. It's easy to connect with Annae, even as she spirals down a path that most of us would choose never to walk.
There are a lot of relevant points made in the undertones of this novella, as I'm sure even the description makes clear. If you've ever been burned by academia, this book will hit you all the harder, that much I can promise you.
This was a fascinating "what if" scenario for various reasons. One of my favorite elements about the tale is that Annae could see the path in Marec Gorski's head and thus had all the information necessary to make a certain decision. Interesting food for thought.
Highlights:
Urban Fantasy
LGBT
Dark side of Academia
Page-turner
Trigger Warnings
Mental Health Concerns
Academic Abuse
Self-Harm
Suicidal Ideation
Thanks to Tor.com and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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