Readers drawn to historical fiction and gothic medical narratives will find this a compelling read.
BookLife · Publishers Weekly Editor’s PickPraise for the novel
The Laboratory Assistant
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Readers’ Favorite · 5 Stars
BookLife · Publishers Weekly Editor’s Pick
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The Driftless Area Review
Amazon Readers · 5 Stars
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One of the best books I have ever read. She’s a force to be reckoned with, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.Readers’ Favorite — 5-Star Review
Critical Acclaim
A riveting page-turner. Loya is a masterful storyteller, piling on the stakes for our hapless protagonist.
The Driftless Area ReviewA beautifully brooding historical novel that blends romance, suspense, and the creeping dread of a world on the brink of collapse… darkly romantic and steeped in suspense, a haunting exploration of desire, madness, and the choices that echo long after they’re made.
Leanne · GoodreadsThis is one of those books that is still living in my head well after I finished it.
Marlo Bennett · GoodreadsThis hit perfectly as the moody historical romance I had been searching for. One that will linger in my mind for a while.
Alexis Wright · GoodreadsThe narration flows effortlessly, making it difficult to put the book down. Highly recommended.
Pawel Kostulak · GoodreadsThe prose is sharp, atmospheric, and very intentional, creating a tense and slightly unsettling tone that fits the story really well.
Ramishah · GoodreadsWhat Amazon Readers Are Saying
Five-star Amazon reader praise
Five-star readers praised the novel’s atmosphere, suspense, cinematic detail, and emotional staying power.
★★★★★
The prose is sharp and atmospheric, and the characters feel genuinely alive.
★★★★★
I often felt like I was watching a movie unfold rather than reading a book.
★★★★★
A meticulously well crafted story that is both gut-wrenching and suspenseful.
★★★★★
This is one of those books that is still living in my head well after I finished it.
★★★★★
An excellent debut work by a promising new author.
★★★★★
I couldn’t put it down… I loved that. An incredible debut.
★★★★★
A lush and engaging world balanced on a knife’s edge.
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