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