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Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Edgar Poe counts down the days until he can escape his foster family—the wealthy Allans of Richmond, Virginia. He hungers for his upcoming life as a student at the prestigious new university, almost as much as he longs to marry his beloved Elmira Royster. However, on the brink of his departure, all his plans go awry when a macabre Muse named Lenore appears to him. Muses are frightful creatures that lead Artists down a path of ruin and disgrace, and no respectable person could possibly understand or accept them. But Lenore steps out of the shadows with one request: “Let them see me!”Kindle Pages: 368 Publisher: Amulet Books Publication Date: April 19th 2019 The Ravens Tale. Edgar. Poe. Firstly, I must admit I became borderline obssessed with Edgar upon the release of Altered Carbon – where the Artificial Interface Hotel models itself after him! So, when I saw the magnificence that is Edgar Allan Poe was being further immortalised into a book, I was intrigued to say the least. Cat Winters did not dissapoint. Weaving a rich tale of intriuge, and wonder, Edgar is encapsulate as a boy of sensitivity and struggles. Drawing on all-too realistic aspects and creating an deliberate atmospheric portrayal of such a polarising entity. Winters, without a doubt, has invested time and effort into reasearch for this. Allowing the construction of a literary masterpiece, swithcing between the views of Edgar, and his muse. In this intance, we’re allows to see the true nature of the plot-line, and the twists it encapsulates, while portraying the utter high’s and lows of the novel. It had moments of dullness, which were uncharactertisc and unexpected, however upon finishing the novel you’re presented with a poem, crafted by winters in the style fo Edgar. I end here, spoiler-less, and high-hopes for more form Cat Winters. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalleyin exchange for an honest review. For more Bookish Content, visit;
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