I absolutely adored this book!
I was so sad at the end of Anatomy: a love story. I had so many questions, I didn't want to the story to end, I wanted to remain in this universe of mystery and intrigue. So, I was incredibly happy when I was able to get an advanced copy to read - thank you to @netgalley and @danaschwartzzz

We arrive not quite a year after the end of Anatomy. Hazel has continued working as a surgeon, helping the people of her town and building a reputation for herself - perhaps too much of one. She finds herself in trouble and it just might be her strange occupation may be her ticket to real freedom,

This book is so perfect. I couldn't put it down. There are events that happened in real life, but twisted in a lovely way to create a new universe full of secrets and maybe even a little magic. I strongly recommend if you love historical fiction sprinkled with make believe.

i absolutely loved this book with my whole heart!! I cried, laughed, screamed. I devoured it one sitting and just wish I could read it for the first time.

I loved this follow up novel to Anatomy: A Love Story. The story definitely took a direction I hadn't expected but it was an entertaining one. I hope there is a book three in the works.

With a cover as stunning as the first book, I was extremely excited to read this book.

Immortality: A Love Story, has just as much adventure and mystery as the first book - imprisionment, becoming a royal physician and discovering a secret society. The writing is fast paced and interesting enough that you want to keep reading. If you loved the first book, you'll definitely enjoy this too.

That being said, I will say I was slightly disappointed by the progression of the story. There's a lot happening in this story yet I don't feel like a lot happened? There was so much potential but I felt like the book either needed to be shorter or longer to fully explore what was happening on this part of Hazels doctoral journey.

Overall though, it was a decent sequel and a conclusion that everyone will enjoy!

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press & Wednesday Books for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a good follow up to Anatomy!! I loved Anatomy and read it when it first came out and i was shocked at the ending. I immediately went to see if there was a sequel in the works and was so excited when I saw there was. The writing and the story and the vibes and the chapters. Immaculate!!

I absolutely loved Anatomy A Love Story, so when I got the email asking if I was interested in getting an ARC of the sequel I jumped at it. It did not disappoint! I love Hazel, she is such a great character and I desperately needed to find out what happened to Jack after the first book. I loved the pacing, the plot, the struggles she went through, the new secondary characters. It was an easy read that kept me hooked throughout. Dana's writing style provides an immersive experience, you can see and smell the grittiness of the era in which the characters are. I love the historical elements that make the story so much more believable (I for one am not one to mind the liberties taken with historical facts that are altered somewhat for the sake of the story). I highly recommend both books, and it goes without saying, the cover is beyond incredible, just as stunning as the first book.

Thank you to Netgalley and to St. Martin's Press for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

4 / 5 ⭐ !

I cannot begin to explain how freaking excited I was to see that Anatomy was getting a sequel! Hazel's story definitely deserved to be explored more, and I can safely say that Immortality did not let me down!

Continuing where Anatomy left off, Immortality picks up with Hazel mourning the loss of Jack while trying to keep up with her dreams of being a surgeon. From treating patients in her home and working on her treatise, Hazel finds herself summoned to treat Princess Charlotte—England's beloved royal who has long since been afflicted with a disease that no doctor has been able to diagnose. Once again Hazel is the standout example of a woman refusing to be constrained by society's expectations, fighting for what she believes in despite the trials she faces both socially and mentally.

While there were some parts that seemed a bit slow for me and the ending definitely kind of felt.. rushed, the alluring prose and beautiful descriptions managed to make the few short comings this story had trivial overall. I can only hope that Schwartz will surprise us with a third book, as I could 100% keep reading about Hazel's life forever.

It was wonderful to return to the world of “Anatomy: A Love Story” in the sequel, which built on everything I loved in book one. Hazel is a wonderful protagonist, and I cheered for her successes and sympathized with her struggles. Immortality brought even more layers to the world, with vivid characters keeping my interest at every turn.
This book was deeply romantic and inspiring to everyone who has worked to reach a goal that others said was out of reach.

Like Anatomy: A Love Story before it, I liked Immortality: A Love Story, but didn't fully love it. The main problem I had with this one is that it was paced very oddly, making it feel like a few different books in one. Much of the book is dealing with the aftermath of Hazel's grief of Jack, while also grappling with the dangers of being a female surgeon in the 1800s. It isn't until the last third of the book that the court intrigue and secret societies really kick in, which makes a lot of this feel disjointed.

That being said, I love the historical details that are sewn into the fabric of the story. The secret society yields so much fun rewrites of history and allows us to imagine a world where a bunch of disparate historical figures are able to be in one room together and what they would discuss. These were a highlight to me and I wish we had gotten a bit more of it.

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I TRULY LOVED THIS DUOLOGY SO MUCH AND AM NOT PREPARED FOR IT TO BE OVER!!!!

The final installment of Hazel's journey to becoming a female Surgeon and the mystery surrounding immortality after book one was just true perfection.

We start this book not long after Jack's hanging and have no idea if he took the tincture and survived and is now immortal. Hazel is taking care of the impoverished townspeople of Edinburgh and is mourning Jack by getting lost in her work. When she assists someone and it catches her in jail, Hazel descends into madness until she is saved thanks to an English Royal family member.

She is whisked off to London and is navigating London society while also getting involved with a secret group of immortal artists, scientists, and politicians. Hazel also becomes close to a very handsome and intelligent and RESPECTED doctor, who is treating the King and sparks start to fly.....until someone shows back up.....

I really enjoyed this installment of the story and really fell in love with the new characters we were introduced to. HAzel's journey is harrowing and often times dark, but the undercurrent of love and confidence she has in herself really pull us through.

There was a bit of a love triangle and I have to admit the conclusion of it both made me happy and terribly sad. Anyone want Hazel to get to have both futures with both men? No? Just me? BAH!

I'm already ready to jump back into this story again and cannot wait to reread it one day!

I’m squeamish. I don’t like blood or fleshy scenes in tv, movies, not even books. Just the idea makes me gag. But I couldn’t put this book down! Or, my phone, I guess, since it’s an eARC. It is a perfect ending, and I felt like everyone got the ending I wanted. Is it historically accurate? I have no clue, actually, so maybe if that matters to you, you’ll have to find another review, but I can say that it is CUTE. I actually cared about the new cast of characters, which is hard to do with shorter books. Hazel is just wonderful, as always. Lastly, while I didn’t really enjoy the casual grave robbing of the first novel and the descriptions made me queasy, the medical parts of this book didn’t bother me as much, so that’s a definite plus.

Thank you to the publishers for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own, and I publish this review with full honesty.

I was super disappointed with the ending to ‘Anatomy,’ so no one is more happy than me that this follow up installment was written. I think it was desperately needed as Hazel and Jack's story deserved closure.

That being said, I think this could have done better as a #1.5 novella instead of a full-length #2 sequel. The purpose of this, to me, is to answer everything that was left unsaid at the end of the first book. Nothing else really matters, thus becoming filler.

But it's really easy-to-read filler. I raced through this because of how nicely the writing flows and how entertaining the content is (even if it's not wholly necessary). So all in all, this is a very entertaining sequel and an ending the story needed!

This was such a good read! I loved stepping back into the characters lives and world, and greatly enjoyed the book. I would absolutely recommend the book to older readers, as well. It’s got the awesome female defying gender roles, and I loved all of it.

This is an incredible follow up! I adore this book, again the writing is so lush and incredibly fulfilling to read right after the first book.

Returning back to the story of Hazel Sinnett was something I have been looking forward since reading the first novel Anatomy: A Love Story. The gothic setting was perfect for the macabre events that take place in Hazel's life as a female surgeon. This novel was just as gripping as the first, and carried on the question of "what happened to Jack?" the man that Hazel loves and believes to be dead. As she deals with her grief and works on treating the patients around the family castle, Hazel finds herself to be shunned by society for her work, and trying to determine where she now fits in the world.
When a patient comes knocking at her door in the middle of the night, a series of events spurns Hazel to be swept off to England to care for the beloved Princess Charlotte who is dealing with a mysterious illness.
Schwartz did a phenomenal job of carrying Hazel's story forward, developing her character into a strong, independent, and intelligent woman who loves deeply and only wants opportunities that wouldn't normally be given to her as a woman. I enjoyed the historic liberties Schwartz took to bring the story to life, creating a story around the figment of truth while still bringing a fresh new perspective of the life of Princess Charlotte.
The pacing was easy to follow, the writing captivating, and interesting.
If desired, this novel could easily have an additional book in the series/trilogy to end it, but it also concluded in a way where if there was no additional book it wouldn't leave too many questions unanswered, only that the question of immortality leaves the door open to return to this world where living forever is possible. I am curious to see if this is the final book we will see about Hazel, or if more will be written. I felt satisfied with the conclusion of Immortality, but would love to see another.

Once again, we follow Hazel Sinnett, an aspiring surgeon. She’s convinced that the events that took place a year before were all in her imagination, though she can’t stop herself from looking for Jack within each and every crowd. Once she’s arrested after saving a life, Hazel gets the opportunity to work with the Princess, Charlotte, who is very sick. She becomes more and more entangled in the court and still can’t stop her heart from searching for the person she loves most.
I absolutely adored the first novel and rated it five stars. That being said, I did not enjoy this one as much as I had hoped that I would.

Let’s begin with the pros: Hazel and other characters that we know and love are here and we do get some answers the questions the first book left us with. I love novels that have a bit of political intrigue and this book did delve into that a bit, which was pretty fun. I enjoyed the plot itself in general.

Here are the cons: The atmosphere felt a bit off and slightly different from the first one in a way that I struggled with. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the first and felt out of place in the story with this one. There’s also a character that I felt acted differently, though still probably logically. They just didn’t show up when I thought that they would. I had hoped that I was going into the second novel to see an active search or a quick reunion, but that didn’t happen until half way, if not slightly over, through the book. I can see why the choices were made the way that they were, I just didn’t personally enjoy it. There’s also a bit of a love triangle that felt weird in this one, especially since we had one in the last book too.

Overall, it’s a good book. I can’t deny that it’s as good as the first. I was just hoping for a different outcome and dont fully agree with quite a few of the choices made.

I was anticipating this book after reading anatomy because I love Hazel Sinnett. If you’re a fan of Enola Holmes or Stalking Jack the Ripper you will enjoy this continuation. A gothic romance that is Full of twists and turns, historical settings, and a whole lot of mystery. Very difficult read to put down.

The sequel to Anatomy: A Love Story does not disappoint! In addition to court intrigue and a budding romance with a male doctor, Hazel learns more about the history of Dr. Beecham's immortality potion when she enlisted by a secret social club called the Companions to the Death.

Anatomy and Immortality: A Love Story is my new all-time favorite duology and are some of the best young adult books I have ever read. Dana Schwartz's storytelling, writing, and characters are incredibly compelling. Not only did I fall in love with the protagonist, Hazel Sinnett, a lady and female surgeon in 1800's Scotland, but the side characters were also wildly interesting. Dana Schwartz writes about incredible, relatable women with desires society does not understand. Immortality explores gender and themes relevant to modern culture and society.

Few books find a perfect balance between character development and plot the way Immortality does. I found the book fast-paced, with a stunning storyline, grand romances, a secret society, and delightful plot twists.

This is one of those books that are so wonderful I will be recommending it to almost everyone, regardless of age and genre preferences.

Huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Dana Schwartz for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

After reading and falling in love with Dana Schwartz’s debut novel, Anatomy: A Love Story, (and the gorgeous cover) I couldn’t wait to read the sequel, Immortality: A Love Story.

Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before were a figment of her imagination. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.

When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: Hazel has been specifically requested to be the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III. Soon Hazel is dragged into the glamor and romance of a court where everyone has something to hide, especially the enigmatic, brilliant members of a social club known as the Companions to the Death.

This YA novel was almost as good as the first one. I was totally engrossed in the story with a great cast of characters and the overall theme of doing what matters most in life. I loved how the author wrote a beautiful genre mashup to include, romance, fantasy, a bit of mystery, and historical fiction. If you enjoy adventure and gothic novels, this one is for you!

Thank you for my complimentary eARC from St. Martins Press/Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview this upcoming sequel!