![]() The recurring theme of the “evil eye” poses powerful questions about religion. Thus, Blackwood paints an eerie backdrop for the romance between these two characters. Andromeda’s job as a “debtera” (exorcist) is to cleanse the house of these manifestations and free Magnus from his curse, a process during which she conceivably falls in love with him. However, in this fictional world, a mysterious force called the “evil eye” haunts the mansion, manifesting itself in different forms and terrorizing its inhabitants. ![]() ![]() The story is loosely based on Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” and follows the main heroine, Andromeda, as she begins her employment at the eccentric Magnus Rochester’s mansion. While it retains traditional elements of the genre, like a resilient heroine and a supportive love interest, it also introduces compelling conversations about what it means to be affectionate through the lens of religion, fatherhood and friendship. “Within These Wicked Walls” by Lauren Blackwood presents a refreshing approach to the classic young adult format. ![]() A blend of gothic fiction, soulful romance and religious devotions, wrapped in one unique young adult fantasy novel. A cold, haunted mansion in the middle of the hot desert. ![]()
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