“Delightfully strange . . . Delves into the causes of human loneliness as methodically as a detective sifting clues . . . The characters' emotional turmoil builds up so slowly that it is almost imperceptible, until it erupts in startling ways.” —The Washington Post

“Skillfully translated . . . Cheon's novel is more than a queer paranormal mystery . . . it's an eerie and bleak portrait of societal loneliness, isolation, and marginalization.” —firstCLUE

“[A]n intricate vampire mystery . . . Skillfully toggles between three heroines, building impressive emotional depth through their interwoven narration. The darkly romantic flashbacks to 1980s France-highlighting Violette's formative experiences with Lily, a charismatic vampire-are particularly mesmerizing, echoing classic gothic tales with a fresh, queer twist . . . [Seon-Ran's] nuanced exploration of loneliness and isolation resonates. K-drama fans, especially those drawn to moody supernatural thrillers and complex, character-driven plots, will eagerly devour this genre-blurring tale.” —Publishers Weekly

“A fast-moving mystery.” —Booklist

“There's a deftly pulled-through thread about loneliness and some interesting philosophical riffing about a vampire's justifications for murder.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A page-turning blend of gothic fantasy and murder mystery.” —Buzz Magazine

“Brings an entirely new flavor to the genre-noir-style, slow burn thriller.” —United by Pop

“Cheon transforms the familiar into a resonating meditation.” —Booklist

“So compelling. The supernatural slips into the everyday . . . grief, love, and the slow ache of isolation feel as haunting as any fanged figure.” —Mochi Magazine

“Translated with verve by Gene Png . . . Cheon Seon-Ran brings new blood to a centuries-old tale. Let the feeding frenzy begin.” —Washington Independent Review of Books

“[A] nuanced, compassionate meditation on loneliness, family, loyalty, and love . . . The intimacy between Violette and Lily – two lonely souls briefly finding companionship – fizzes with unspent desire.” —Locus Magazine