Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.
NOTE: I will be doing a review here within in the next few weeks. Everyone is sick here right now so I got way backed up on the reading. So as soon as I get better ill get this review out. thanks!
Now on to the excerpt!
"Better." He glanced my way. "I was only teasing about you owing me more than just a book, you know."
My cheeks warmed. "I know."
"You looked so frightened when I said that to you at school. What did you think I would make you do?"
"I don't know." I fussed with a loose pin in my hair and tried to persuade myself Frannie was mistaken about him, The word grabber loitered in my mind like an unwanted guest.
Percy steered Mandolin west, onto Irving. "I read all of it."
"All of what?" I asked.
"Dracula, of course."
"Oh." I tightened my coat around my neck. "Did you like it?"
"Yes, But why did you like it?"
"What do you mean?"
"Why do you like a horrific story involving so much blood and murder?"
"I don't know. Why does anyone like any literature?" I shrugged as if responding to my own question. "I love that books allow us to experience other lives without us ever having to change where we live or who we are."
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