Book: Venator Mortis by D.E. Dietz
Reviewed by Josiereads13
Rating: 4/5
Thank you to Luna Literary Management and Deanne Dietz for the free advance copy! I received it in exchange for an honest review.
VENATOR MORTIS is a why-choose gothic romance. We are introduced to Olive, known as the Widow who k!ll$ predatory men. She safeguards women and children from harm. We also encounter Edward and Alcott, brothers who work as @ss@ssins for the Collector. Additionally, Laz roams, eliminating men who abuse women of the night.
Tropes
Gothic Romance Historical Thrillers Morally Gray Characters Slow Burn Romance Why Choose Romance New Found Family Victorian Mysteries Psychological Suspense Peaky Blinders Vibes Penny Dreadful Vibes Jack the Ripper Retellings Protective MMCs Trauma Recovery Atmospheric Worldbuilding Emotionally Devastating Endings
The book turned out to be better than I had anticipated. I really enjoyed the interactions between the main characters. My favorite character in the book is Laz. He added some much-needed humour to this bleak tale. It was a fascinating interpretation of a gothic romance that included an appearance from Jack the Ripper. Man, the ending really broke my heart.