Scarlet (Scarlet Revolution, #1)

by Genevieve Cogman

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

The French Revolution is going strong. The blood of countless aristocrats flows from the guillotines. A bit ironic, given the aristocrats are often vampires. A fitting turn of events, perhaps? There's one, the Scarlet Pimpernel, who is working hard to help rescue aristocrats from this fate.

Enter Eleanor Dalton. She's a housemaid for a Baroness. To her employer, she's an unremarkable being. But she does have the fortune of having a similar enough face to another aristocrat, which puts her in the center of a new scheme.

My Review:

The Scarlet Pimpernel meets vampires?!? Where do I sign up?! But seriously, Scarlet may be a book that felt like it came out of left field, but it was a delight to read. And honestly, I've had far too many of Genevieve Cogman's books stuck in limbo on my TBR stack, so it felt good to dive right into this one.

Scarlet was such a fun and interesting read. Knowing the core material (The Scarlet Pimpernel, the French Revolution, etc.) makes this read even more interesting. Though I think most readers would understand/appreciate it, even without an extensive background in that history.

The vampire elements helped enhance and alter the story, which was probably the best part for me. Historical fiction with twists like this can be such a blast. Oh, and did I mention there's a slow-burn romance mixed into all that? It's perfect.

Highlights:
Retelling – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Historical Fiction but with Vampires

Thanks to Ace and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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