Item: The Lights of Prague
Rating: 2.50
Author: reneetheunissen

by Nicole Jarvis

For readers of VE Schwab and The Witcher, science and magic clash in atmospheric gaslight-era Prague.

In the quiet streets of Prague all manner of mysterious creatures lurk in the shadows. Unbeknownst to its citizens, their only hope against the tide of predators are the dauntless lamplighters – secret elite of monster hunters whose light staves off the darkness each night. Domek Myska leads a life teeming with fraught encounters with the worst kind of evil: pijavice, bloodthirsty and soulless vampiric creatures. Despite this, Domek finds solace in his moments spent in the company of his friend, the clever and beautiful Lady Ora Fischerová - a widow with secrets of her own.

When Domek finds himself stalked by the spirit of the White Lady - a ghost who haunts the baroque halls of Prague castle – he stumbles across the sentient essence of a will-o’-the-wisp captured in a mysterious container. Now, as its bearer, Domek wields its power, but the wisp, known for leading travellers to their deaths, will not be so easily controlled.

After discovering a conspiracy amongst the pijavice that could see them unleash terror on the daylight world, Domek finds himself in a race against those who aim to twist alchemical science for their own dangerous gain.

Reviewed by Renee on May 31, 2021

2.5 of 5 stars

I.. am disappointed. It started out great, but the end felt rushed and the story could have benefited from more pages that furthered the plot, instead of focusing on miscommunication and a boring love.

Reading updates

27 May, 2021: Started reading
27 May, 2021: on page 80 out of 416 19%
So far I really love it! As long as it doesn’t become too romancy
30 May, 2021: on page 290 out of 416 70%
I am a bit worried that the book is going to focus a lot on the potential love between the two main characters. But we will see
31 May, 2021: Finished reading
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