Eldritch by Keri LakeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
📖Book Info
In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches of an ancient, malevolent power that threatens to shatter both worlds.
An eldritch magic has awakened, turning the mortal world darker. Colder. Famished. With flesh-eating monsters and a sinister curse spreading like a plague, the last glimmer of humanity in Foxglove Parish has long-since faded.
For Maevyth and Zevander, the only chance of escape is through The Eating Woods. But fate has woven a new web, tangling the threads of destiny, and crossing the mystical boundary to Aethyria might not be so simple.
As the bones of Maevyth’s past are unearthed, and truths unravel with unsettling clarity, the possibility of never leaving Mortasia is becoming more of a reality. Unfortunately for Zevander, time is running out. The longer he stays in the mortal lands, deprived of essential vivicantem, the more he succumbs to the encroaching specter of madness.
Or maybe those chasing shadows are someone hunting him. A wretched evil closing in, threatening to pull him into the darkest corners of his mind.
Only, this time, Maevyth may not have the power to save him.
Eldritch is a full-length, gothic dark fantasy, the second book in The Eating Woods trilogy. Perfect for readers who enjoy a character-driven and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance and a touch of horror.
💭Our Thoughts:
Holy shittake!!
My heart ❤️ is pounding.
This ends on a cavernous cliffhanger!
The type with no hope in sight
That leaves you questioning if the author has a soul
You need to read Anathema first.
This is not a standalone
And if it's been a while - reread it.
You can thank me later.
I'll be back with my review.
I need a drink and a moment.
Things went from "OMG No Way" to completely FUBAR’d
I can only hold out hope that Maevyth is strong enough to survive this.
“We all begin with good intentions, don't we? Even the darkest of souls.”
In this second book, we get a very up-close and personal look at Zevander’s past.
How it started. Who betrayed him. How he survived (pay attention to this) his time with the general.
The events that made him who he is.
“An assassin does not feel empathy or guilt. He neither mourns nor loves. This self-destruction ends now.”
HOLY HADES!! The twists and surprises when it came to Zevander. I am sorry I ever doubted him.
The character twist, one we all thought we could trust, sent me for a complete tailspin.
Turns out he/she (trying to do without spoilers) had their own agenda and was playing the long game.
Also, what we thought we saw - we didnt. I wanted to hug Zev and tell him it was all going to be okay, but I couldn't lie to him.
“I end up with black fingertips, a spine that flies out of my palm, and a damned whistle in my throat!”
Sweet little Mayveth is not so sweet anymore. We get to visit her past as well, and we get some more clues as to her real identity, as well as some serious holy shittake revelations.
I am still unsure how she came to be (again, I can’t spoil). I have thoughts, but nothing concrete.
“Fate could change the path a thousand times over, but in the end, it’ll always be you and me.”
The sexual tension between Zev and Mayveth is a slow simmer that burns just beneath the surface. They both want their forever, but there are so many obstacles and unknowns.
Eldritch is filling in the gaps from Anathema, answering so many of my questions, while building the foundation for the conclusion. Introducing new players and events.
Lots of highs and lows. Action. Suspense. Clues. Betrayal. Angst.
I could go on forever, but this is one of those reads that will hit everyone differently, and honestly, I could never cover everything or even give a summary that would do it justice.
Some parting thoughts
➜ Theron - no way!
➜ OMG people - you know to sever the head just to be sure 🙄
➜ Sacton Crain, you vile thing, there is a special place in Hades reserved for you.
➜ There was a moment with Aleysia that had me rolling,
“I’ve never actually stabbed someone before. I'm a little nervous.” 🤣
➜ You should probably keep an eye on: Kazhimyr, Alastor, Dravien, and Dolion
➜ “Then, embrace it. Do not let it consume you. Bend, if you must. And fight. Until they’ve taken all but your breath.”
We lost some of our friends in this battles, but we have yet to lose the war!
Author Website: http://www.kerilake.com/
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