Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book. A high-powered lawyer torpedoes her career, she has limited financial resources due to an ex absconding with her savings, her relationships with her mother and her children are cool at best, rocky at worst. An ex client leaves her a house in Nantucket in his will. She moves there with her two best friends, reconnects with her children, and opens an inn in the house. Along the way, her grandchild becomes ill, one of her best friends fights cancer, and a mysterious "witch" ensnares her son. First in a series.

I was totally drawn in by the gorgeous cover of this book, and the description sounded like something that I was absolutely going to love. Unfortunately this didn't live up to my expectations. I found it very slow in the beginning, and the ending then felt very rushed. That being said, I did absolutely love the narration.

Now this is my kind of romance 👏 Anatomy: A Love Story was the perfect little gothic love story with incredible MCs that found their way straight to my heart. 🖤

Part of this reminded me of Stalking Jack the Ripper with Hazel being dead set on being a surgeon. Despite the fact that it’s a seen as a “lesser” career path and that she’s a woman who’s only goal is to marry. 😐 yet she still finds a way to feed her passion though which puts her in the path of Jack- a resurrection man.

I loved the pacing of this story. Everything was not only gripping but made sense. It wasn’t this insta love type story but a sweeping romance that made you feel warm and a little sad at times. It had a lot of elements that surprised me and I’d love to see another book going into certain aspects of it. This whole book felt like an ode to Mary Shelley.

I was shocked at the ending and wished it went a different way. I get why it ended the way it did. Logically it makes sense but I couldn’t help but want just a little something extra.

If you want a creepy little romance that is great on audio, look no further. Also the physical copy is GORGEOUS. No matter your preferred method, just read it 🫀🔪

I’m not sure how but I completely misunderstood what this book was about when I requested it. I’m not much of a historical fiction reader. I tried giving it a little time but it wasn’t for me - but definitely a case of wrong reader. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance reading and listening copies.

"Edinburgh, 1817.

Hazel Sinnett is a lady who wants to be a surgeon more than she wants to marry.

Jack Currer is a resurrection man who’s just trying to survive in a city where it’s too easy to die. "

When Hazel and Jack meet, they know immediately that this is more than a chance encounter. They work out a deal to help one another.

This book was well-written and the narration was done really well.

First, can we take a moment to appreciate this cover?! The epigraph of this book is a quote by Mary Shelley, which was the perfect way to open this book. Hazel and Jack had a fun dynamic and I liked the Gothic vibes and the idea of a lady surgeon and resurrection man getting into mischief in Edinburgh but I ultimately DNF this one at 53% because I was struggling to get any momentum with the story and just couldn’t stay engaged — it just wasn’t for me.

3.5/5 Stars

It's 1817, and Hazel Sinnet wants nothing more than the be a surgeon. She enrolls in the renowned Dr. Beecham's medical class to prepare for the medical exam under a disguise. When she is discovered, she is kicked out of the course for being a woman. She makes a deal with the Doctor, that if she passes the exam by herself, the university will allow women to enroll in medical courses. Hazel doesn't know how she will manage to pass with just her medical books but then she meets a resurrection man named Jack. Hazel hires him to bring her bodies to practice on before taking the exam. But strange men have been spotted in the graveyards, and people are going missing.

Can we just take a minute to admire the CONCEPT OF THIS COVER!? This was a fun book with a fun mystery, although I did call it quite early on. I really liked Hazel as a main character, and how she never backed down or let go of her dreams. She was so determined to achieve her goals, and I loved that about her. I liked the slow burn romance, and I loved watching them grow closer together. I listened to this on audio, and I think the narrator did a great job with the characters and story as a whole.

This was a perfect gothic romance to listen to while driving around!

The story was well written, transporting the reader back to 1817 Edinburg into the life of an aspiring surgeon named Hazel Sinnet. When she is told she can’t become a physician because she’s female, she makes a deal with renowned surgeon Dr. Beecham that if she can pass the exam, she will be allowed to enroll and continue attending lectures. A chance encounter with a resurrection man named Jack Currer gives her access to the bodies she needs to study and dissect in order to pass the exam, but when people start disappearing, she needs Jack for more than just digging up bodies from the grave.

I give the narration for this one 5/5 stars. It just perfectly set the tone of the whole story and I just wanted to listen to more 🤩.

As for the story itself, I give it 4/5 stars. I loved that it had a dark side while still having that element of romance. Hazel was a fantastic character and her drive to follower her dreams was inspiring. I’m always worried about a books ending because it truly can make or break a story for me. I’m happy to say I loved this one!

This was such a unique story. The characters were well developed, and I really liked all of them. The story was a slow-burn and I haven't read anything quite like this before.

Anatomy: A Love Story was the book I didn't know I needed. It exudes a combination of fun and fresh that I haven't read in some time. I couldn't stop listening and probably ignored some things while bingeing it. I think fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper will find this book to be right in their lane.
What's a girl to do in the 1800s when all she wants is to be a surgeon? Pretend to be her brother, of course. Luckily for Hazel, she's met a resurrection man who can give her the ability to practice when she's kicked out of school for being a female. If she can pass the physician's test, she can enroll without pretending to be a boy.
I have an extremely weak stomach, it's a failing I have. So while this book was positively delightful, it also made me a little queasy. I actually find it to be pretty amazing that Dana's words could bring those feelings through.
I believe the ending left open the possibilities of more in the future and I certainly hope we get more of Hazel and Jack. I loved both their comradery and sweet moments and I want to see how they continue to change the world, even if they simply stick to the streets - or graveyards - of Scotland.
The narration by Mhairi Morrison was perfection. I loved listening to her bring Dana's story to life and would easily listen to anything else she performs.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.

Honestly, it's hard for me to write a review of this audiobook because I could not stand the editing. I felt like instead of actually hearing the book, I was just waiting for her to take another absurdly loud breath. Her voice was beautiful, but the breathing made it impossible. I also recognize that this is a weird thing to complain about, we all need to breathe right? But no, this was too much.

The book itself was wonderful so my rating is based solely on the story. I loved the story, the setting, the dialogue, and the romance. Just chefs kiss.

Thank you so much to the publisher for letting me read this early!

Excellent narrator who completely sells the character in this almost historical fiction novel. I appreciate that there was a little peek of the uncanny at the beginning of the novel to let the reader know that this is going to be a little bit magical. I'm excited that the author interview at the end leaves the door open for a sequel because I'd certainly enjoy spending more time in her version of our past, with all it's gore and romance.

This was a very interesting book. I loved the concept, super unique. The incorporation of 19th century medicine was fantastic. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did and wonderful job.

As a manager for Barnes and Noble in Massachusetts, I rely heavily on, and support, our buyer picks. I had just finished Anatomy when B&N announced it as their YA book club pick so I am happily handselling this to all of our customers just in time for the holiday!

loved the story! the connections with historical surgery were great and i enjoyed the mulan type aspect of the story.

I'd like to thank the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing a free e-audio version of this book in exchange for my review.

I am a long time listener of Dana's podcast, Noble Blood, so I was looking forward to this book, even pre-ordered a copy before being approved for this audio copy. I'm not a regular reader of YA fiction, but I was excied for this book. And I was not disappointed! Not only was the story itself engaging and interesting, as well as being well written and developed, but the audio narration by Mhairi Morrison; Tim Campbell was top notch and really added to the overall story.

In past years, there have been other YA stories featuring a woman who wished to be a doctor, defied all the odds and so on - This book is so much better than all of those! Recommend without a doubt!

4.5 This gothic tale of anatomy and love ensnared me and I could not put this down. This story follows Hazel a young woman of means in Scotland who loved science and wants to become a physician. Only problem is woman are not to be physicians. Hazel grew up in a house with little supervision her father is in the military and her mother never recovered after her elder brothers death. Hazel decides to take her like into her own hand by dressing up as a man in enrolling in the esteemed Dr Beecham anatomy class. Halfway through the class Dr Beechams assistant recognized Hazel forcing her to drop out. Hazel then made a deal with Dr Beecham if she can pass the physician exam he will allow women to enroll but she can no longer attend class. Hazel study’s on her own and meets Jack a resurrection man who helps Hazel obtain body’s for her to continue her study’s. Strange things start happening with resurrection men going missing and people waking up missing body parts as well as a plague from the past reappearing. Jack and Hazel they to figure out what is happening.
I loved the writing in this book it really transported me to 19 th century Scotland even the surgery scenes felt realistic to the point were I was cringing at parts. This book actually had me googling if parts of this story were true. This book really reminded me of the tv show The Knick so if your a fan of that show definitely pick this book up. I also just loved the gothic vibe to this book it really transported you to this time and place. I listened to the audiobook of this book and loved the narration I also really enjoyed the medical text put into between chapters it definitely made it feel more like non fiction.I would like to thank Netgalley and publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

I picked up this book because I am a big fan of gothic fiction and it had stated that it was a good gothic tale. Well, I disagree with that statement. Anatomy was a historical fiction book with a bit of romance set into it. It was nothing like a gothic fiction story.

The story dealt with 17-year-old Hazel who lives in the 18th century in Scotland. She dreams of becoming a surgeon, which is a job of the lower class, she has a very posh upper-class upbringing, not to mention that is meant for only men.

But dispite my disappointment in the book not being what I feel like is a gothic read, I enjoyed this story. I thought it was a facinating look into the past where women are basically treated like second class citizens and exepcted to stay at home and mend clothing or sip tea while gossiping.

I loved Hazel's relationship with the resurrection man Jack ( they dug up bodies and sold them ) how they teamed together to help her get through a test she needed to take to become a surgeon ( she was thrown out of a class when it was discovered she was not a male ) and to solve the mysetery of the missing friends of Jacks.

I listened to this on audio, and the narration was very clear and pleasent. It was an enjoyable listen. There were times where I felt the book ran a bit slow, but the author's writing and imaginations were fantastic.

Anatomy: A Love Story fills an oft-ignored niche audience: YA readers who loves a strong female protagonist who loves science. Anatomy: A Love Story is set in Scotland in the early 1800’s, a time before women could work as physicians. This does not stop protagonist Hazel, a seventeen-year-old socialite, from setting up her own secret hospital, dressing as her dead brother to attend anatomy classes, and dissecting bodies stolen from the kirkyard. During Hazel’s uphill climb to being recognized as a doctor, she meets a charming body thief, becomes (unenthusiastically) engaged to her cousin, and stumbles upon some nefarious dealings in the male-dominated medical world (yes, even more nefarious than stealing and dissecting dead bodies). With so much going on, I was sometimes confused as to what the main plot was supposed to be. Was this a love story (as the title suggests)? Was this accurate historical fiction? Was this magical realism? Was this a gothic novel? Was this horror? In the end, it was a hodgepodge of everything, which some readers will find frustrating and others will find refreshing. A decent read that I’d recommend to my female students who love reading, romance, gore and science. The audiobook is especially engaging, as the author’s Scottish lilt is a pleasure to experience.

The narrator was fantastic and the story was very good. Historical fiction set in 1800s Scotland. Strong female protagonist and a wonderful message to young women and young adults. This story has action, mystery, and romance. It was such a fun read and very good. Definitely recommend