Immortality: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz on February 28, 2023
Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General, Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Alternative History, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Historical, Young Adult Fiction / Historical / Europe, Young Adult Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Historical
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Goodreads
Dana Schwartz’s Immortality: A Love Story is a captivating sequel that continues the journey of Hazel Sinnett, a young woman defying the conventions of 19th-century society. After the heartbreaking events of Anatomy: A Love Story, Hazel is left grieving and alone, still committed to practicing medicine in secret. When she is unexpectedly arrested, she finds herself swept into the dangerous world of royal politics. Summoned by Princess Charlotte of Wales, Hazel becomes the princess’s personal physician. While navigating the lavish and cutthroat world of the court, Hazel encounters the mysterious Companions to the Death—a group with their own dark agenda. Along the way, she is forced to make impossible choices as she grapples with morality, power, and her own heart.
What I loved most about this book was its unpredictability. Throughout the story, I was never entirely sure where it was heading. The blend of medical drama, political intrigue, and gothic romance made for a thrilling and sometimes disorienting read. Schwartz keeps the plot moving with unexpected twists, creating a sense of suspense that had me hooked.
The conclusion, while not surprising, felt fitting and satisfying. It wrapped up Hazel’s story in a way that felt true to the character and the world Schwartz built. Though I wasn’t shocked by how things ended, I was happy with the resolution—it felt earned and bittersweet.
Overall, Immortality: A Love Story is a compelling and atmospheric historical fantasy. With its richly detailed setting, complex characters, and poignant themes of love, loss, and ambition, it offers a satisfying and emotionally resonant conclusion to Hazel’s story. Fans of the first book will find this sequel just as immersive and emotionally rewarding.