Publisher – Unbound

Published – May 2019

Kindle – 288 pages

Synopsis

Elizabeth Murray is set to die alongside her mother and the others who have been branded witches in the 16th century witch hunts. She is offered a reprieve by a mysterious stranger (the rakishly charming Devil) and the chance to become immortal and help those fated to die cross over peacefully. This she does for 400 years until one day she falls in love with a bereaved mortal. Elizabeth wants to renege on the deal but He says this is only possible if she will kill 5 people of His choosing.

My Review

Wow, what a read. I very much doubt that I will read a better book this year. It kept me glued to the pages, racing through to find out what happens. It obviously deals with death and it raises some moral questions as to the main character’s actions. Does the end ever justify the means? Should you ever trust the Devil? The only thing I wasn’t sold on was the ‘instalove’ for Tom, but I suppose it had to happen that way for the book. I wasn’t aware until I had finished reading it, that the book was published posthumously and that adds a definite poignancy to the tale. It’s a dark story at times, but oh so worth the read.

Thanks to NetGalley and publishers, Unbound, for the opportunity to read an ARC.