Penny Dreadful eBook Cynthia Lee
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"Belle Fortune's benefactor thinks horror stories are the product of diseased minds but Belle can't stop imagining things, not when there are so many real-life monsters to fight."
When 16-year-old Belle Fortune’s loathsome aunt sends her to a charity school in nearby Glass Town, Belle rejoices. But not for long. Because at the Glass Town Establishment for Girls, imaginations starve.
Mr. Glass, the school’s benefactor, doesn’t believe in imagination for young girls. Young girls must attend only to their proper duties. Belle Fortune could care less about being proper. She loves to imagine adventures for her fictional heroine, Penny Dreadful, a girl who fights many mythological monsters.
But there are monsters in the real world that are worse than anything Belle can dream up.
She must use all her courage and imagination to save herself from Mr. Glass and the dark secrets that lie buried in Glass Town.
Penny Dreadful eBook Cynthia Lee
I was completely enthralled by this book. I spent hours reading it past my bedtime because I simply couldn't put it down. The writing style was exceptional, and I felt that the characters were so compelling and believable right from the beginning (although some were quite despicable) It is a powerful tale, full of lessons and moral situations and dire circumstances. However, it never comes across as preachy or overly depressing. There's also a subtle touch of "otherness" and magic but it never overpowers the actual story.I'm having a hard time comparing it to other books, because it so clearly has its own voice. But if I had to try, I would say it was a mix of The Golden Compass, Jonathan Strange, and Lemony Snicket, with some Dickens thrown in for the atmosphere. While there were child characters, it was a very adult read and I think grownups and kids would enjoy it equally.
I've read a lot of self-published books. This is by far the best one I have ever gotten my hands on and in my humble opinion, should be a best-seller. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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Penny Dreadful eBook Cynthia Lee Reviews
What a great read! I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this book. One of the best things about it is that it's unlike anything else I've ever read. Totally unique. I really loved the characters, and the story sucked me right in. This is a great book, for adults as well as children. I highly recommend it.
This book is excellent! A great story to read to an imaginative child or to the inner child in us all but by no means a children's book. Well written and enthralling it puts the reader both in the story and makes them apart of the stories within the story. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Such a wonderful read! I usually don't read a lot of books in this genre but I was hooked by the story. I agree with other reviewers that the writing is so imaginative. Belle is such a strong character and I loved her connection and loyalty to Jane and Astrid. I hate when female characters are painted as the damsel in distress. Astrid was by far a favorite character of mine too. I loved her tenacity! It was also nice to have a little bit of a love story intertwined in there. If you're into fantasy and historical fiction then I would definitely recommend checking this book out!
Belle Fortune's remarkable journey begins on the day she's bundled off to the Glass Town Establishment for Girls. Belle is an imaginative young woman, and that's the problem. This excellent and exceptionally well-written novel is the story of how Belle uses her imagination to transform her plain, ordinary life into one of untold possibilities.
Belle quickly learns that there are mysteries to be solved in the school and near Glass Town. Strange numbers scrawled on walls and dark hints of eerie goings-on at The House on the Island intrigue her and serve as welcome distractions from the dull work of learning to become a Well Brought Up Girl.
A grisly and disturbing play is performed at the palatial home of Horace Glass, the town magnate. He becomes irate and makes the mistake of slapping one of his daughters, who arranged for the theatrical production at the party. Will Reynolds, a footman and admirer of the daughter, Amity, lays him out, then must flee for his life.
Belle, who wrote the tale upon which the play was based, resolves to write more penny dreadful stories to delight her friends and the oppressed children who toil all day in Glass' prisonlike factory. As a result, she is rounded up by Glass one day and banished to work in the factory herself.
From there, the narrative twists and winds, as Belle is rescued from the clutches of the oppressive overseer, Mr. Pinch, and Will is stricken with an insidious fever.
Can Belle liberate the poor children working like slaves at Glass' onerous factory? Does Will finally recover and requite the desperate love of young Amity? And what other secrets will be uncovered in the course of this well-paced piece of fiction?
The book is filled with superb turns-of-phrase and lyrical passages that transport the reader into the pages. Early in the novel, the author describes the chilling, barren countryside.
"The wind blew in a gust and the light flickered over something that moved there, a figure in the shape of a person with hair the color of old bones in moonlight, or a faded wedding gown."
And later, describing Will's fierce devotion to his friends and one true love
"There had been anger in him, like a shiny black stone in his stomach, but also laughter that was a gaslight in his chest, and kindness that was a flashing silver streak running along his spine."
Rich characterizations and superb story development make this nineteenth century-era novel resonate with hope, courage, and triumph. I give Penny Dreadful five unqualified stars, and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a rewarding read.
Great read! Very interesting characters.
The mystery and excitement in this book is a force to be reckoned with. Belle and Astrid are unique girls that shine bright in a dark place. Amazing story telling! I too believe this is a great read for teens to adults. I hope to see more works from the author.
I was completely enthralled by this book. I spent hours reading it past my bedtime because I simply couldn't put it down. The writing style was exceptional, and I felt that the characters were so compelling and believable right from the beginning (although some were quite despicable) It is a powerful tale, full of lessons and moral situations and dire circumstances. However, it never comes across as preachy or overly depressing. There's also a subtle touch of "otherness" and magic but it never overpowers the actual story.
I'm having a hard time comparing it to other books, because it so clearly has its own voice. But if I had to try, I would say it was a mix of The Golden Compass, Jonathan Strange, and Lemony Snicket, with some Dickens thrown in for the atmosphere. While there were child characters, it was a very adult read and I think grownups and kids would enjoy it equally.
I've read a lot of self-published books. This is by far the best one I have ever gotten my hands on and in my humble opinion, should be a best-seller. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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