Phantom Heart, Kelly Creagh
Phantom Heart, Kelly Creagh
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Phantom Heart

Author: Kelly Creagh

Narrator: Emily Ellet, Tom Berkeley, Michael Crouch

Unabridged: 13 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/17/2021


Synopsis

A captivating young adult supernatural romance that will transport you a world where hidden desires collide within a Victorian mansion carrying secrets that refuse to stay buried.

“Riveting and mysterious . . . a Phantom of the Opera–style love story that kept me reading!”—Katie McGarry, author of Pushing the Limits

“As gothically stunning as a rose unfurling blood-red petals in winter’s stark-white gloom.”—A. G. Howard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splintered series

“Hand to readers who adore a juicy love triangle with gothic flair.”—Booklist

One would die for her. The other already has . . .

Seventeen-year-old Stephanie Armand doesn’t believe in ghosts or spirits. Despite the rumors at school and her little sister insisting a masked figure is hiding in her closet, Stephanie isn’t convinced her father’s latest renovation project—a crumbling Victorian mansion called Moldavia—houses the soul of a monster. But when the very charming (and paranormal-obsessed) Lucas Cheney takes an interest, in both Stephanie and her notorious home, the supernatural and romantic activity escalates to an all-time high. And then there’s Erik—the mysterious, dashing boy with the British accent who’s taken up residence in Stephanie’s nightly dreams. A boy who may have something to do with the man in the mask, and the strange occurrences taking place within the walls of Moldavia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on February 05, 2021

making a pro/con list as my review because it seems more efficient. things i enjoyed:- ive never read a book inspired by ‘the phantom of the opera,’ so i was immediately captivated by the story. - the spooky gothic ghost vibes are going to perfect for its release later this year. - you know i love a b......more

Goodreads review by A.G. on March 31, 2021

A beautifully written, wholly original retelling of The Phantom of the Opera. I've adored Kelly Creagh's writing ever since Pinfeathers from the Nevermore series stole my heart with his fiendish japes and wry, malevolent charm. So, I couldn't wait to see what dark magic she would unleash with a stan......more

Goodreads review by Mara YA Mood Reader on September 15, 2023

This was just okay for me. I was confused throughout most of it pertaining to the curse and Erik. I just had to roll with the fact that his curse and how he’s tangible and “needs a heart” but it’s just a rose was, just not going to make sense to me. Most likely I missed parts because I am not a fan......more

Goodreads review by ♠ TABI⁷ ♠ on November 16, 2021

RTC after a re-read but this was a fabulous story that does the original PoTO more justice than truer "retellings" ever have and for that alone I love it.......more


Quotes

“With decadent prose, charming characters, and immersive world-building, Kelly Creagh deftly dances between a cursed past and a half-light present, transporting the reader through spaces and time on the wings of broken chords and bright melodies. At turns a haunting horror and a star-crossed romance, Phantom Heart emerges—as gothically stunning as a rose unfurling blood-red petals in winter’s stark white gloom—to reveal the beauty masked behind the macabre, and the rhapsody hidden beneath the silence.”—A.G. Howard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Splintered series

“Riveting and mysterious . . . a Phantom of the Opera–style love story that kept me reading!”—Katie McGarry, author of Pushing the Limits

“This modern take on a classic tale of obsession and redemption will captivate fans of gothic, and the story’s humor and romantic tension will keep them turning pages to the end.”—Sonia Gensler, award-winning author of Ghostlight

“Creagh’s supernatural gothic romance is a fresh, updated take on Gaston Leroux’s classic novel, The Phantom of the Opera. The world of the novel is hauntingly beautiful and evocative of the familiar tale. The plot is intriguing and the prose well-paced . . . The true ­delight comes with the characters, particularly the eccentric team of teenage ghost hunters, who bring both exuberance and comic relief to an otherwise dark narrative. Overall, the novel is an enjoyable read, filled with secrets, twists, and a surprising amount of heart . . . Fans of steamy supernatural romances should be first in line for this one.”—School Library Journal

“Hand to readers who adore a juicy love triangle with gothic flair.”Booklist

“Romantic dream sequences are lush and swoon-y.”Kirkus Reviews