This book left me absolutely awestruck. Its unique blend of historical horror with supernatural and Victorian elements sets it apart, making it challenging to draw comparisons to other works. It's important to note the presence of trigger warnings, as some readers may find certain elements disturbing.

While the story started off a bit slow for me, I trusted the recommendations of other reviewers and persisted—and I'm so grateful I did. Silas, the main character, is trans and autistic, and I found myself wholeheartedly rooting for him as he navigates the oppressive society of 1883 London, resisting pressures to conform at every turn.

Do yourself a favor and dive into this book. If you're a fan of dark, spooky tales with supernatural and Victorian undertones, this is a must-read.

“You can’t cure something that isn’t wrong. It doesn’t work like that.”

Short summary:
In 19th century London the Veil between the living and the dead has thinned. Mediums with violet colored eyes are the only ones able to communicate with the dead but there is a shady society, the Speakers, that keep them under their thumb. Sixteen year old Silas Bell is diagnosed with Veiled sickness and shipped away to Braxton’s Sanatorium where girls are turned into docile wives or simply disappear. When the ghosts of the missing girls reach out to him, he decides to help them but will he be able to without succumbing to the same fate?



This was the first book I’ve read from this author and I cannot wait to read more of them.
The writing style really draws you in, I was hooked from the very beginning. It is a very unique story and I kind of went in blindly but it did not disappoint in any way, shape or form. I’m that kind of person that closes their eyes when there’s something surgical happening during a tv show/movie so those passages were kind of hard to read for me but I understood the necessity of it. I adored the relationship between Silas & Daphne! I loved how they immediately could be their true selves with each other.

Btw; that plottwist at the end???

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to NetGalley and Daphne Press for a free e-arc in exchange of an honest review!

WHAT.A.BOOK!! It feels like I read it in one sitting, and I still need more! I enjoyed Hell Followed With Us, but The Spirit Bares Its Teeth blew my mind. I can't find anything I didn't like, so GO AND READ IT!