The Reanimator's Heart

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The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen

A reluctant necromancer, a man killed before his time, and the crime that brings them together. Felipe Galvan’s life as an investigator for the Paranormal Society has been spent running into danger. Returning home from his latest case, Felipe struggles with the sudden quiet of his life until a mysterious death puts him in the path of the enigmatic Oliver Barlow. Oliver has two secrets. One, he has been in love with the charming Felipe Galvan for years. Two, he is a necromancer, but to keep the sensible life he’s built as a medical examiner, he must hide his powers. That is until Oliver finds Felipe murdered and accidentally brings him back from the dead. But Felipe refuses to die again until he and Oliver catch his killer. Together, Felipe and Oliver embark on an investigation to uncover a plot centuries in the making. As they close in on his killer, one thing is certain: if they don’t stop them, Felipe won’t be the last to die.

AdultDiversity Representation/LGBTQ+Diversity Representation/Neurodiversity/Own VoicesRomance/ParanormalMystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Supernatural and ParanormalFantasy/Alternate History

Content Warning: Death, dead bodies, murder, violence, grief, gore, Catholicism/Christianity, on page sexual content, mentioned/remembered ableism against autistic people, blood, consumption of relics/human tissue


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APGoodman avatar APGoodman

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

I think Jorgensen's approach to "undesirable" powers is fresh and intriguing. Barlow and Galvan are impossible not to fall for, and even the side characters like Gwen and Agatha pull at the heart. I could read books on this Paranormal Society and look forward to so many more!


Booksthatburn avatar Booksthatburn book blogger

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: Graphic/Explicit CW for grief, blood, violence, murder, death. Moderate CW for ableism, mental illness, sexism, misogyny, panic attacks/disorders, cannibalism. Minor CW for alcohol, self harm.

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kevinscorner avatar kevinscorner book blogger

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

The Reanimator’s Heart is a delightful read and delivers a romantic period fantasy noir.

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WaywardChar avatar WaywardChar

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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