After the first book, I really looked forward to this one but it was just so, so disappointing. I felt uninterested and bored throughout and had nothing to look forward to. I wanted more romance and intrigue but it all fell flat and the idea of duology was just so unnecessary for this series especially. The ending with the first book (with maybe an epilogue) could have tied it spectacularly instead of this unneeded book.

Immortality: A Love Story. I had no idea that this book would end up being what it was about, but I loved the surprise plot. It is set in 1817 in Scotland and is about a young lady, 17 years old, who wants to become a surgeon. (Read the date it's set again.) Obviously, that was unheard of and practically a sin in those days. A female surgeon? What I thought weird at first I ended up loving and that is that she meets a man who digs up dead bodies. It definitely kept me engaged once I got into it, which did take me a minute. The author skillfully blends quite a few genres into one book: historical fiction (probably my favorite), mystery (honestly tied to my favorite of historical fiction), romance and fantasy (not my favorite) which all worked well to blend together to create this well written story.

This was a really satisfying follow-up to the first in the series, full of the same gothic romance, spookiness, and sharpness of the first!

After the cliffhanger in book one, I could not wait to read book two. I enjoyed diving back into the same world. I felt as if this book was a bit long though. The gore in this was significantly less. In this book, a love triangle comes in. I enjoy a love triangle from time to time. I was nervous though because I liked Jack from the first book. Overall, book one is better but I enjoyed finishing the duology.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

On the list of ARCs that I’ve been beyond excited to receive this one definitely is near the very top of the list. I absolutely adored Anatomy when I read it last year and was so excited to get to read the sequel and see how this story finished.

There’s two things that make this such a compelling series for me and the first is the characters and all their different dynamics. Hazel is such a fantastic main character and seeing how she’s dealing after the events of the first book was so nice. Watching her deal with her grief and confusion seemed so well done and I really really felt for her. I also really loved the different side characters that we got in here and where the story took us. It was definitely unexpected but I liked watching her grapple with new challenges and the new people that she was interacting with.

The second thing that makes this series a win is the world building. From Scotland to England everything was so vivid and the world was so easy to envision. I’m also someone who reads/watches a lot of historical non fiction content so I can sometimes be picky but I have no complaints in here. (I mean I’m not an expert or anything so there could definitely be flaws, but none that stuck out to me specifically)

Really this was just such a well written and well plotted story. I reread Anatomy before picking up this one and getting to continue the story was an absolute delight.

Despite not having read the first book in this duology (an error I will soon remedy) I had no trouble picking up What was going on. Hazel had experienced some tragedy's with her previous boyfriend, Jack, and lost him, both to a hangman's noose and then to an immortality elixir.... well probably... if it worked well enough to save him as she's hoped.
But she's found herself in dire straits herself, as she's aided a young women who tried to rid herself of an unwanted pregnancy and arrived half dead on Hazel's doorstep. Despite saving the young woman, Hazel is accused of being the one to provide the young woman with the means to end the pregnancy, a serious crime in Scotland at the time,
Saved only from a lifetime tin jail, or possible death herself, by a request from the Regent of England to treat his daughter's mysterious ailment Hazel is whisked off the England to, hopefully, discover what is ailing Charlotte so she can be wed.
In England, Hazel meets another young, but celebrated doctor, Simon. I was really rooting for the two of them (as I had not read the first book and did not have the Jack/Hazel history) .
Overall, a really fun read. I enjoyed the secret society of immortals and their issues and need of a good surgeon to help keep them intact. Who knew living forver could have such practical problems.?

This was a great book 2 ! Hazel is unsure of all the prior events. What was real? Is Jack alive ? She’s soon arrested but let out under the condition that she is to head to the Royal court and care for Princess Charlotte. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and vibes of the court! This was a unique one that flew by!
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Thank you @wednedsybooks and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

I did not like this sequel as much as the first novel. It was not as memorable in my mind, Still followed the same interesting premise of the first novel.

I enjoyed this follow up to Anatomy very much. I hadn’t read the first one so I devoured that and then moved seamlessly right into Immortality. (I’m so glad I didn’t have to wait!)

I adore any novel that can work in historical figures and Dana Schwartz has done that with such great spin here. I kept waiting to see who else was going to pop up.
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It took me getting half way through the book to actually get into this book. I really enjoyed Anatomy, right up until the ending and the involvement of the supernatural. So I'm not sure how I feel about this one since it really sticks to the whole immortality thing. It was okay overall, but I can't say I would recommend this duology as a whole.

“Immortality: A Love Story” is a historical fantasy novel by Dana Schwartz, the author of “Anatomy: A Love Story”. The book is the sequel to “Anatomy: A Love Story” and continues the story of Hazel Sinnett, who is half-convinced that the events of the previous year were a figment of her imagination. She doesn’t even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her. When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick. Our library purchased and our patrons have been checking out and and enjoying the book. I see it is a popular book club choice as well we hope to have more oppurtinies to support authors like them

This is the second installment in the Anatomy duology, with the first book titled “Anatomy: A Love Story.” While these novels are marketed as YA, they boast sophistication, nuance, and exceptional writing and storytelling.

There is a captivating blend of elements: a rich historical setting featuring pioneering women, rekindled romances, royal intrigue, the fascinating world of old-time medicine, the presence of deceased poets, enigmatic ailments, wrongful imprisonment, extravagant masquerade balls, and even a compelling love triangle.

To fully appreciate this sequel, I would highly recommend reading the first book. The story continues with Hazel, who has become the United Kingdom’s first female surgeon. In “Immortality,” her journey unfolds as she confronts the mystery surrounding Princess Charlotte’s illness. Leaving her Scottish home behind, she finds herself swiftly entangled in the opulence and formality of British high society.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The last part of Anatomy: A Love Story went a bit off the rails so I was anxiously waiting to see what Dana Schwartz would do with this sequel. It’s 1818 and Hazel is dealing with the fallout of the events from book 1. She is working as a doctor and missing Jack when through a series of events she ends up in London working as the personal physician to Princess Charlotte. I admit that I had no idea where this book was going for at least the first half, but I ultimately liked the way Schwartz pulled together all the threads. It’s soapy and dramatic in the best way. There’s a love triangle that I didn’t hate and conversations about what it truly means to be human and some truly creepy imagery. Overall, I had a pretty good time with this and I think as a duology it’s super fun.

Enjoyed it but not quite as much as the previous? It still very much felt like it was placed into a victorian setting without the wording or mannerism of the time. I had fun but may have to come back in the future to try it again, perhaps after rereading the first book.

I read the first book, Anatomy, last year and I absolutely freaking loved it; I couldn’t put it down. So I was very happy when I got approved to read an ARC of this.

Hazel is hands down one of the most consistent characters I’ve ever read. She’s passionate about what she does and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. And she remains this way for the entire duology. And I will say this definitely had a different tone than the last book; think less gory and more scientific, but it was still enjoyable either way.

I don’t have much else to say, but this was just as good as the first book and this is something I’ll reread again in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I don't know what I was expecting going into this but it definitely wasn't a woman trying to become a doctor in an age where that was not allowed. I was unaware that this was a second book when I requested the ARC but I was glad to finally get the first book off of my TBR! My biggest complaint about this book is the love triangle, but also that I didn't like either men? One of them seemed like he wanted nothing to do with her, and the other just seemed Too Perfect. He was very quick to be like "Yup! We can do whatever you want!" and I like a little more angst in my romances. Overall this book was just ok for me, not sure if it was the writting, the historical setting, or the fact that the main character continuously got everything she wanted without much struggle. I know this author has written a few other books including a YA contemporary and a memoir and I'd definitely check them out to see if I like them more!

I really loved Anatomy and I was so excited to get my hands on Immortality. It was great being back with Hazel in this gothic historical fiction. Immortality is a very character focused story, and I personally wished there would have been more to the plot because the story progressed very slowly and not much happened in the book plot wise. It definitely left me wondering if there’s going to be a third book because I can see the story continuing.

This book was a disappointment after how much I enjoyed the first book in the series. The reason I loved the first book so much was that Hazel was such a spunky and determined character and while there was a love story between her and Jack the real love story was between her and her love of anatomy and science. The Hazel in this book didn't feel like the same character and none of new characters felt fleshed out enough. Add to that the lackluster love triangle and historical inaccuracies and it really felt like this sequel was not needed.

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*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me a free eARC in exchange for my honest review*

I wanted to love Anatomy, but wasn't thrilled with the story line, so I've been hesitant to read Immortality. I was pleasantly surprised though and enjoyed this book a lot more than the first story.