"Delightfully strange . Delves into the causes of human loneliness as methodically as a detective sifting clues . The characters' emotional turmoil builds up so slowly that it is almost imperceptible, until it erupts in startling ways." -- The Washington Post "Skillfully translated . Cheon's novel is more than a queer paranormal mystery . it's an eerie and bleak portrait of societal loneliness, isolation, and marginalization." -- firstCLUE "[A]n intricate vampire mystery . Skillfully toggles between three heroines, building impressive emotional depth through their interwoven narration.
The darkly romantic flashbacks to 1980s France-highlighting Violette's formative experiences with Lily, a charismatic vampire-are particularly mesmerizing, echoing classic gothic tales with a fresh, queer twist . [Seon-Ran's] nuanced exploration of loneliness and isolation resonates. K-drama fans, especially those drawn to moody supernatural thrillers and complex, character-driven plots, will eagerly devour this genre-blurring tale." -- Publishers Weekly "A fast-moving mystery." -- Booklist "There's a deftly pulled-through thread about loneliness and some interesting philosophical riffing about a vampire's justifications for murder." -- Kirkus Reviews "A page-turning blend of gothic fantasy and murder mystery." -- Buzz Magazine "Brings an entirely new flavor to the genre-noir-style, slow burn thriller." -- United by Pop "Cheon transforms the familiar into a resonating meditation.
" -- Booklist "So compelling. The supernatural slips into the everyday . grief, love, and the slow ache of isolation feel as haunting as any fanged figure." -- Mochi Magazine "Translated with verve by Gene Png . Cheon Seon-Ran brings new blood to a centuries-old tale. Let the feeding frenzy begin." -- Washington Independent Review of Books "[As-old tale. Let the feeding frenzy begin.
" -- Washington Independent Review of Books "[As-old tale. Let the feeding frenzy begin." -- Washington Independent Review of Books "[As-old tale. Let the feeding frenzy begin." -- Washington Independent Review of Books "[A] nuanced, compassionate meditation on loneliness, family, loyalty, and love . The intimacy between Violette and Lily - two lonely souls briefly finding companionship - fizzes with unspent desire." -- Locus Magazine.