The cover for this book is every bit as exquisite as the first book in the duology was. They are creative and eye-catching. So clever. With this being the second book and a follow up to Anatomy, I eagerly awaited it. The last book left the readers with a bit of a cliffhanger and I was curious to see how things resolved themselves.

This book picks up where the last one left off with Hazel Sinnett continuing to pursue her medical goals while still pondering her love, Jack's fate. Hazel puts herself out there though and doesn't turn anyone away when treatment is needed. This tends to put her at potential risk that can endanger all she holds dear.

As her adventure continues, Hazel will have the opportunity to meet many interesting people including royalty, members of a secret society and more.

This was a fun and satisfying follow-up to the first book and it provides a solid and satisfying conclusion.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The audio narration was simply wonderful. The different accents were done well and it helped immensely when it came to differentiation between characters - - especially with the secret society members. I find that a good audiobook truly helps me escape into the story. This one was truly enjoyable. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for both the early review copies of the ebook and the audiobook. I voluntarily chose to read and listen to them and write a review. The opinions contained within are my own.

This is one of the best duologies I have ever read. I loved, loved, loved the first book and was delighted and honored to get an ARC of the sequel. I will definitely read this book again. I so enjoyed all the historical medical bits. The cover of this book is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend!!

My thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday books for this ARC!!

I really enjoyed the first book in the duology, Anatomy . I daresay this one is even better than its predecessor. We catch back up with our protagonist Hazel, who is basically shunned for acting like a dude so she can practice medicine, but plenty of people are in dire need of her services. So she's holed up in her family home, helping people who need it the most. Because she's awesome like that. Until she's accused of murder, because of course we can't just let the nice lady doctor live in peace.

Problem is, not only did Hazel not murder anyone, she hasn't a clue who she's even accused of murdering. But again, we all know society is not really concerned about fairness, so. She finds herself in the unenviable position of being told that her life basically depends on curing Princess Charlotte (no, not that Princess Charlotte, this Princess Charlotte) of her mystifying illness that no one has been able to figure out.

While she's tending to this pretty serious new job, she ends up in the company of some... well, let's just say some great historical minds. But maybe not in the way you'd think. Anyway, they want her to join their club. But of course, nothing is as it seems on the surface, and Hazel knows this. She's trying to help the princess, figure out what happened to her lover, Jack, and you know, stay alive among the rich and powerful who see her medical ability as useful to them. It's a lot for Hazel, and the stakes are therefore quite high- especially when put into context with the royal court's future.

I loved this story even more than the first, found it exciting and entertaining. Hazel has certainly grown as a character, and continues to in this book, all while being charming and witty and certainly likable. I loved that we got to change the setting in this story, and were introduced to a lot more historical figures in this fabulous alt-historical fantasy.

Bottom Line: Immortality ties up this duology splendidly, with characters we grew to love, and great new introductions, as well as a storyline that keeps the reader guessing. Can'r wait for more from this author!

4.5⭐️

<b> Women were not objects on a shelf waiting to be selected for marriage; they were as much a part of the society as the men at their sides.</b>

A great ending to Hazel’s Sinnett’s story! There is so much going on in this book, and at times it felt like it was almost completely separate from the first book until the end. I love that Hazel cares for a woman who attempts an abortion, and that it completely upends her world when Hazel is sent to prison because of it. And I love that even though the time period this takes place has a different view of women, Hazel is still herself and does not change who she is to fit society’s expectations.

<b>“I would give up anything for a life I was allowed to build anew with you. In a heartbeat.” </b>

Immortality is the second book in Dana Schwartz's captivating Anatomy Duology, and it is an enthralling, fast-paced journey of mystery, romance, and cadavers. Schwartz masterfully combines the historical with the supernatural, taking readers on a thrilling ride from macabre graveyards to Scottish castles with two captivating protagonists you cannot help but root for. I was left breathless and wanting more of this extraordinary story.

I loved the first book and couldn't wait to see what happened with Hazel and Jack. I was a little disappointed that the story moved away from Hazel's home laboratory, but enjoyed the historical characters thrown in once Hazel gets to London. Hazel even gets to work alongside another doctor, and some past characters make appearances as well. All in all, a great sequel that fans of the first book are sure to enjoy.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press/Wednesday for the advanced readers copy and advanced listeners copy!

Trigger Warnings to note: Rape, Abortion, Graphic scenes involving blood.

I read Anatomy nearly in one sitting. It was so good and I did not want it to end. I was super excited to hear about book 2 as I felt that the first book ended on a fairly sad note. I am happy to report that this book gave me all the closure that I wanted from the ending of the first.

Although this book is set in the 1800s, I felt like some of the themes were still applicable to things women face every day. Hazel is a female in a very male dominated field. She encounters hurdle after hurdle just trying to do what she loves. I absolutely loved getting to see Hazel grow and thrive, and break down so many barriers.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. I felt it to be not as good as the first book but it was also everything I was hoping it would be.

Immortality by Dana Schwartz
A horror love story that will last an eternity.

Hazel Sinnett, a character I adore, returns to fight again for her right to be a doctor and surgeon in a man's world. There are some squeamish moments when it comes to the actual practice of medicine and dealing with body parts/corpses which I loved. Romance, mystery, horror, and royalty! It was fun to go on one more journey with Hazel. All loose ties from the first book, Anatomy, are wrapped up and the ending is perfect.
The cover is clever and fun to look at.
Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for an eBook copy prior to its release in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much for an advanced copy of Immortality in exchange for my review. I really liked this book!

I liked that the tone of Immortality was a bit different than the first book in the duology. This book had a much lighter feel, and I think Hazel really came into her own in this story. I liked her storyline of helping Princess Charlotte, and I enjoyed her flirtation with the other palace doctor...honestly, I quite preferred the palace doctor to Jack! I didn't really buy into the "love" she felt for Jack in book one, and I didn't buy into it in this story, either. It felt forced to me.

That being said, I loved all the other elements of this book, even if I couldn't get on board for the romance aspect. I liked the secret society, the twistedness of their immortality, and of course, their villainous ways. I enjoyed that this book introduced a new "baddie" and didn't carry the conflict from the first book over. It gave the story more layers and interesting elements, I feel like!

Overall, this was a solid YA read. Fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper will especially enjoy it, I think! I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.

Star Rating: 4⭐️

A year after the confrontation with Dr. Beecham that separated her from Jack and left her reeling, Hazel Sinnett is forging a difficult path as a surgeon from her home at Hawthornden Castle. When Hazel's compassion gets her into trouble with the law, she finds an escape route from danger by agreeing to be the personal physician for Princess Charlotte, who is ill with a mysterious condition that no doctor can diagnose. Fighting to maintain her position in the royal court and to treat the stubborn Charlotte, Hazel must also balance an invitation from a secret society, the alluring yet dangerous Companions of Death. How far will Hazel go for the sake of doing what is right?

I really liked the different elements of historical society and fantasy that this book blended together. Schwartz wove together different threads of history while also including an interesting "what-if?" fantasy element by adding immortality to the mix. Hazel's romantic tribulations were a bit too predictable, as were some of the major plot lines, but there were some surprising twists to the story. Hazel's perspective as a narrator was also done really well, and she was a very likable character to be in the head of.

I recommend this book for historical fiction and fantasy readers! Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

How did I forget to review this AMAZING sequel to an outrageously good first novel? Hazel is my idea of a heroine. Crafty, interesting, a little weird. I really really dig the settings, the historical accuracy, the hints of magic, the inclusion of some diversity both ethnically and in terms of sexuality……..it’s a fun and well-written read that I will be recommending! 💜💜📚

Spoiler Free Thoughts:
- This book was such a gem, and I couldn’t put it down once I started it. We pick back up right where we left off with Anatomy: A Love Story.
- The Companions of Death were such an intriguing part of this story, the side characters were well developed (down to the little dog!), and I fell in love with the love stories.
- There is romance, fighting for other’s rights in true Hazel Sinnett fashion, and our story lines are tied up quite nicely at the end.
- As with its predecessor, if you shy away from surgery type elements, skip this one as our main character is a Doctor.
- The covers in this series 🥰

Interesting sequel but not as good as the first book. At times seemed dragged out. Would have liked more action. Interested to see where does Hazel’s story go next,

An amazing second half to the Anatomy love story! Dana Schwartz has crafted a beautiful gothic love story that has had me thinking what will happen next after reading each chapter. Hazel Sinnet, the main character, had me empowered to become the best of the best in my field! LOL. I truly did not want to stop reading this story and it was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend to all middle and high school students!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I think this is a cute, yet creepy and fun follow-up to Anatomy. I think there are some parts (mainly the Lavoisier bits) that weren't truly necessary, and it could have been more of a novella. But I still found it a well-paced, enjoyable read. I blew through it in two days! Schwartz has compelling characters, especially her women! I love Hazel, Charlotte, and Eliza. That was a delightful friendship that I loved reading. The last 20 pages or so felt a bit rushed to the conclusion, but Schwartz does her readers justice in tying up the loose ends in this story and has her rooting hard for her characters. I'll read anything she writes.

I am so excited I got to read the ARC!
I find I could read Dana Schwartz writing all day, it reades with ease and the world and lives she builds for these characters is fun and reall captures your imagination of time period with a bit of "magic". The first half of the book was a lot of back story I found it a bit mundane. Once the story begins to come together the rush and excitement along with the slight twists pull you in. With love stories on two fronts I really enjoyed the way she wrapped up everything in the ending chapters. Overall I found the book enjoyable and one I would recommmend. I will absolutely be reading all books she writes in the future!

This one made me NERVOUS, omg. After such a cliffhanger and heart-wrenching ending from the first book, and then Jack not being in about the first half of the second, I was starting to sweat. When Simon was introduced, I was like, "the 'love story' in the title isn't this one, right? It's not about getting over a first love to find that life has more to offer?" But I didn't have to worry; Dana Schwartz got me, if no one else does. I liked Hazel and Simon's interactions--and if not for Jack, I might have shipped them--but because I was so decidedly on Team Jack, the love triangle didn't do too much for me. I'm still riding the collective highs of the two greatest love triangles I've ever read: the Daughter of the Moon Goddess duology and the Legendborn series. Nothing compares.
I really liked the villain in this one, though. I wasn't expecting the twist, and yet it made total sense for Levoisier to be the villain. Maybe if I had been more intent on searching the text for a villain, I would've seen it coming, but the fact that I was surprised is a testament to good writing--that I was so immersed that I was just being swept along and allowing myself to be shocked.

I'd loved Anatomy and was not sure at the end of it if it would be getting a sequel or not. When it was announced that Immortality was coming... I was super excited. I reread Anatomy and then dove straight into Immortality and I have to say... wasn't as good as I thought it would be. It was even better. I spent the afternoon curled up soaking every bit of Hazel's story in. Literally couldn't peel my eyes away from the words for a few hours. I loved all the new characters and the historical references that Dana put in there, even if they were changed slightly for the sake of the story. More themes were added with some LGBTQ+ content and another possible love for Hazel, which I actually shipped more than Jack. Absolutely perfect sequel and I hope that there will be more!

What a fantastic follow up to last year's Anatomy: A Love Story, which was a Reese's Book Club pick!

This historical duology is so unique and engaging (just like the gorgeous covers). The author weaves fictional plotlines into real historical events, with a few dashes of mystery and romance. I definitely recommend it for fans of historical mysteries.

What a fantastic sequel!! I am in love with this duology. The science, romance, and Victorian era is what makes this book amazing. If you love dark academia and strong, empowered, smart women, you must check this series out.