i think this book is so pretty and i love a powerful woman on a cover!!! the magic system was very cool and i would recommend that it is displayed in the store!

I gave this book 4 stars.

Initially when I first tried to read the book I was very confused as to what was happening. I have never felt that way with a Margaret Rogerson book so it was weird for me. On my second read, I was still having issues but I think this is just going to be one of those books where each time I reread it it will become more clear what exactly is going on. Either way, I enjoyed the parts I did understand and will be rereading this in the future to pick up on what else I have missed.

I was highly anticipating this book ~ it did not disappoint!! Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, however she's always been a little different. She was possessed as a child and they only way to keep the spirit away was to burn herself, so she has many scars. One day when the covenant is attacked a dying Sister passes on the revenant - a extremely powerful spirit. She's then tasked with saving everyone all while making sure the spirit doesn't fully possess her and take over.

Quite the page turner, one that will keep you up at night saying "just one more chapter". The pacing is fast without any dull moments. Twists and turns that blew me away. The characters are all amazing with such diverse personalities. The conclusion was final but with room to expand (I hope it does). It's got that Dark Academia feel to it. Overall I thought it was an amazing book and will definitely read a sequel if and when it comes.

A fun YA fantasy! Plot was well developed and the world felt very believable, but the love story intertwined was not my favorite and wish it had been done away with altogether.

I really enjoyed this story! Pacing was perfection and the plot line kept me intrigued throughout. The second book needs to be released ASAP.

Rogerson writes some of the most unique fantasy books out there. This is the kind of book that young teenage girls read. It is all about expanding your comfort zones and finding your inner power. The world-building, the characters, and the plot all worked together to tell a great story.

I have not had a lot of luck with Rogerson books in the past but this was very well done. I felt the magic was unique, the world building was brilliant, the characters flawed and relatable, and the plot was thrilling. I couldn't get enough.

I can always count on Margaret Rogerson to write a unique, engaging fantasy that draws me in from the first page. Her latest book (hopefully the first in a series) tells the story of Artemisia, a young woman training to live a life of service as a Gray Sister - a nun who cleanses the spirits from the dead. But the spirits are restless and when an army of dead soldiers attacks the convent she lives in, Artemisia unexpectedly saves the convent and those within it by wielding a powerful spirit trapped within a Saint's Relic. No one is more shocked than Artemisia to discover that she possesses the skill of a Vespertine - a priestess trained to wield a high order spirit - a skill that many believe was lost forever. With danger looming and an army of the dead threatening to destroy her world, Artemisia embarks on a journey that will test her confidence, training, and knowledge of the world she knew.

Atmospheric writing, detailed world-building, and a heroine I wanted to root for - what more could I ask for? I feel that Rogerson's brand of YA fantasy is unique and complex without being overwrought and tedious. This story focused more on the complex relationship between Artemisia and the Relic - which was a wonderful character all on its own. I appreciated that this book was less romance heavy than others in this genre. I was so invested in Artemisia's story that I finished this in one sitting.

So far, this is my favorite Rogerson book to date.

Solid book. Didn’t have much romance which was a bummer. Didn’t negatively affect my review but I was told before this had romance so for me personally it wasn’t my favorite since I tend to love books with romance in it. But if you’re looking for a book without some kind of romance, this is for you. Loved the characters, loved the plot, really interested in seeing where the author takes her characters in the next book! I also liked that this is her first series, since she mainly does stand-alone novels.

I enjoyed this one! I think it will be especially great for students who aren’t particularly interested in romance.

Having read the previous two books by this author, I was excited for another. I will say that the storyline was not what I expected, and I wasn't sure it was something I would like, but the author did not disappoint! Just as An Enchantment of Ravens introduced me to the darker side of the Fae, so this book set me on a journey with a nun who must come together with a spirit, a dark devouring spirit, to save the world and in so doing, save herself.

As a huge fan of Sorcery of Thorns, I was so excited for this book to come out, and it definitely did not disappoint!! Gorgeous writing, very engaging plot, and characters you can’t help fall in love with. My only wish would be for there to have been more romance!

I'm a huge Rogerson fan and also loved this work. I like that each of her books is different so far, yet they still feel like her. Artemisia is an interesting character who was fun to read about, though Elisabeth in Sorcery of Thorns remains my favorite of Rogerson's protagonists. My favroite parts of this book was the magic system and the role of the Gray Sisters, as well as the Revanant! Their dynamic was so much fun. I love stores about spirits and the dead, and snarky spirits/demons (I loved that about Sorcery of Thorns). My biggest critiques is 1) the pacing was a little slow for me sometimes with too much tell instead of show and 2) the lack of romance (which is totally a personal preference). However, I loved the romance in Rogerson's last two books, and while I don't need it in my story, I do prefer it if possible. Still, I remain a huge fan of her work and am exicted what comes next!

I adore everything Margaret Rogerson does and I ended up devoring this book in one sitting.
This the story of a girl named Artemisia, a demon and explores faith and morality and the choices we make based on our beliefs while still being an exciting fantasy adventure. This book is unlike anything I had read before. Even though the conclusion is a satisfying one, I was so excited when I learned there would be a sequel since her books have generally be stand-alones up to this point. I recommend this and all of Rogerson's book wholeheartedly.

What an epic, amazing book! This was, in my opinion, different from the other two books that I’ve read from Margaret. And I really liked it! This was a creepy, perfect Halloween read with necromantic aspects! Artemesia was such a great heroine and I really enjoyed every minute of this book!

Vespertine is an intense heart-racing novel about spirits and holiness! The descriptive world building without info dumping and the dynamic between characters alone makes the book worth it.

I loved this story! Great characters, interesting premise, and I loved the dialogue between Artemisia and Revenant

I had been putting this one off for awhile because of reviews that said it was slow. When I finally read it I had to DNF at 32% for that exact reason. That 32% was just.... okay. Artemisia was an "okay" character, the magic system was "okay" but not anything super interesting. I wasn't willing to continue on with a book that was just "okay" at this time, so I DNF'd. I'm not sure I will ever pick it up again, unfortunately.

I've loved all of Margaret Rogerson's books so far, but this one is the best yet!

All I knew about this book going in, was the author's descriptor of "medieval Venom with battle nuns" and oh boy is it ever! Atmosphere oozes from every page, the prose is tight, and the plotting is good (a bit slow to start, but I had such a great time in this world and with these characters that I didn't mind. Artemisia is an interesting character-type who should be vaguely unlikable and hard-to-relate-to on paper, but in fact turns out to be the exact opposite.

Everything about this story clicked with me, and I am definitely going to recommend it to fantasy-lovers and people who ask for fantasy without romance.

I'm so excited that there will be more to come!

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I loved this. All the character interactions were great and my favorite part of the book. The dialogue between Artemisia and the Revenant is everything you need in life. Artemisia's character is refreshing and real. So excited there is a book two coming.