I thoroughly enjoyed the narration for this book. Part of the reason is that I liked the narration of Simon. I feel like if I'd read the book, he might have seemed more personal and I would've felt like a love triangle was coming on. But Simon felt aloof, not so much arrogant, and I felt like narrator made him sound detached and impersonal. I appreciated that because I didn't want a love triangle in the second book when her heart was with Jack. I'm glad I had the opportunity to listen to the narration because I think it made the book better.

I came into immortality with an open mind after finishing and somewhat enjoying anatomy. I found this sequel to feel rushed and like something was missing. There were parts I enjoyed and others that were just lacking. I feel like this would have been a fantastic novella trimmed down a bit, but was lacking in the overall story. And I still have a hard time believing the MC is the correct age, she feels VERY young for her age.

Well as before I enjoyed our narrator for this duology
Just perfect

I don’t want to share a lot of negativity but I think this reading mostly suffered from my high hopes I had.
There is like three plots, four? Going on and I really missed the singularity of the first book, there was so much nothing going on, or better maybe it just felt a little too busy.

??The society??

??Jack??

??Hazel??

??new characters??

??Endless plots??

I did not enjoy the continuation of a certain relationship. I felt it like it was a very puffy end.

I don’t know
I felt like we lost a lot of what I loved about Hazel.

If you read this when it comes out or if you read it early like I was able to please tell me your thoughts??

..That ending..

The gross factor also was not here in this book
It was very neat and tidy with the medical side of stuff.

Also what happened our pregnant dear
Thanks Netgalley for the early e-audiobook

i really enjoyed this book. it was a great pick up from Anatomy & i love it. I was always thinking about this book. it was better than the first one. though some may say Anatomy didn't need a sequel, i think this book did it justice. i also LOVED the writing style. thank you to St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for this arc via NetGalley.

This sequel to Anatomy and the conclusion we've been eagerly waiting for was fantastic. Enthralling and thought provoking, fans of historical fiction will enjoy this deliciously gothic YA romance.

This is the perfect follow up to Anatomy. I loved the multiple plot lines and how they all come together, while being labeled a "love story" it also was a story of finding yourself.

Perfect!! This book did everything you want a great sequel to do: expands the world, complicates the central relationship... and introduces a secret society of immortals!

Dana's writing is so accessible and fun, but it never feels surface-level. The emotions ring true, and we KNOW the research is air tight.

Deeply sad to let these characters go, but I can't wait to see what Dana writes next.

After unexpectedly loving "Anatomy", I was so excited to see that Schwartz was releasing a sequel; "Immortality" completely lived up to my expectations and I was thrilled to get an ARC of the audiobook from Netgalley. The plot takes a less medical storyline and is more so about uncovering secrets and self-discovery. I also loved the progressive undertones found throughout the story. Simply put, I couldn't stop listening to this story. I would highly recommend this book to those who enjoy books about medicine, coming of age, YA, and historical fiction with a fantasy/magical realism twist. I would also say don't let the fantasy-ish and old English vibes deter you - I'm usually not into those types of books either but these stories are just all around wholesome and un-put-down-able!

I loved the first half of Anatomy: A Love Story but was let down by the second half. I was unsure if I would read the sequel considering my feelings but I saw it on Netgalley and requested it. I am so glad I did! The things that Schwartz struggled with in Anatomy were improved on in Immortality. It is still chaste in the romance department, so those coming to it with expectations of more spice will be disappointed but I felt it was sweet, compelling, and in regard to Hazel's character, inspiring. Such a fun sequel!

“The human body was a miracle, complicated and simple at once, an odd machine that defied easy understanding but which, if you were patient and studious, would reveal its strange logic.”

Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before―the immortality, Beecham’s vial―were a figment of her imagination. She doesn’t even know if her beloved Jack is alive or dead.


When saving a life leads to her arrest, Hazel seems doomed to rot in prison until a message intervenes: she has been 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 seems to have something to hide.

I absolutely LOVED Anatomy: A Love Story so I jumped at the chance to listen to the follow up, Immortality: A Love Story. This duology has my heart, let me tell you. I bought the first one based off of the cover alone. It is stunning and just so cool.

Anatomy ended on quite the cliffhanger and I could not wait to pick this story back up and see where it would take me. Hazel did not let me down! Just as whip smart and feisty as ever, Hazel leads the most impressive and important of lives. I loved the addition of the monarchy in this one and watching the dynamic between Hazel and Princess Charlotte was awesome.

The audiobook was so well done. I loved the accent of the narrator and the emotion and heart the she brought to the story. She made it so easy to follow along and just brought such realism to the characters.

“Hope was a dangerous thing. Most of the pain in the world, Jack had learned, was because of hope.”

Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Great characters kept me engaged in the follow up to Anatomy. A unique take on historical science and anatomy, Immorality is an excellent second chapter to Hazel’s story and search for her place in the world, and the world of medicine.

I adored this conclusion to the love story that began in Anatomy and I'm so sorry that it's over. Hazel is an unforgettably strong female character living in the wrong time for her goal to become a surgeon. I loved the magical realism included in the mystery/romance and I also enjoyed the darker storyline. The audiobook is fantastic and I know I will be listening to this story again!

A decent follow up to Anatomy. A few of the key plot points had some weird pacing- the return of Jack was too foreshadowed and took too long for me. The arsenic green wallpaper was also too foreshadowed for me (maybe I’m just an overthinker). Overall a satisfying conclusion wrapping up conflicts from the first book but not sure I’d recommend the duology to friends. The narrator of the audiobook was really great to listen to.

Thank you Netgalley for a free copy of this title for review.
I'm going to start this review by admitting that I have not read the first book 'Anatomy: a love story' but I want to admit after reading this I did go out and look for a copy of 'Anatomy'.
I really enjoyed reading about the adventures and misadventures that Hazel Sinnett, a lady who trained to be a surgeon under a male alias in the last book, and who at the start of the novel is practicing medicine amongst the locals outside of Hawthornden Castles, her families estate. Hazel is accused of a crime and faces a life in prison and then is rescued from this fate to become the personal physician to Princess Charlotte. In this turn of events many famous people of this period make cameos and it is quite enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to people who have a love for the Romantic period.

Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz is the much awaited follow up to one of my favourite books of last year; a book that I instantly pre-ordered when I first heard about this sequel back in September.

Okay, so after having some time to think about this book, I've concluded that I liked it a lot, but seeing as how I LOVED Anatomy: A Love Story, I'm a bit disappointed that it didn't quite get there; it had a lot to live up to, mind you.

I feel like there's so much I want to say, but I also think that if you want to read this one, you should go in blindly (because of the wow factor), so this review is going to be slightly cryptic!

Hazel is everything and more that I want from a heroine (Paper Bag Princess vibes still remain), but I think I just wanted a bit more from her and the other characters overall. Hazel is still struggling being a female in a world that says she should be at home, not becoming a doctor and writing a treatise; a time when women weren't often published (I'm VERY happy something related to her publication didn't happen). The first book handled the magical realism (alright, probably fantasy) aspect so lightly, and this one had a heavier dose of it, which somehow irritated me. The representation was a beautiful and surprising touch. I wanted more of one aspect, after realizing it was maybe what I loved most about the first book (because it gave me ALL the right feelings)... but I was just left longing for more of it.

I love and adored the audiobook, and the narrators so much (Mhairi Morrison and Tim Campbell are back again). If you have a chance to read this book in this format, I highly recommend the extra layer to the story; the added authenticity and atmosphere. Hazel's voice is just perfection.

In summery to this very bizarre pile of thoughts... I love Hazel so much, but I just loved her and her story more in the first book. Obviously, I'd be delighted if a third book made its appearance, as I suspect that would give me more of the craving that wasn't entirely fulfilled by this book.

Final, final thoughts: the covers are brilliant, the titles are brilliant, Hazel is brilliant.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for the complimentary copies to read, listen to and review.

*4.5 Stars On My Instagram Account*

"The privilege of immortality requires sacrifice."

What sacrifices and are they worth it? These are the questions and theme throughout the perfectly executed sequel Immortality: A Love Story by the wildly creative mind of author Dana Schwartz.

I was obsessed with the cover and the story of Anatomy: A Love Story and I felt the same excitement over this book's ingenius cover and storytelling.

Hazel is living a secluded life in 1818 helping the sick after being outed posing as a man to attend anatomy school. She hasn't heard from Jack. Is he alive? Did the potion work? She thinks her young life is over when she is falsely accused of murder.

She is rescued by the royal court when they whisk her away to cure an unknown ailment that has struck Princess Charlotte; a wonderful addition to this tale. Of course, if she doesn't save her life she will go back to prison or worse.

Once again narrators Mhairi Morrison
tim Campbell are on point with the action, mystery and romance from these characters.

I loved the romantic triangle with royal physician Simon who is truly a good man and wants to give Hazel a safe home where she could practice medicine.

But it's the secret society, Companions to the Death, that are a real treat. Members include poet Lord Byron, philosopher Voltaire, and famous chemist Marie Ann Lavoisier. They all have one thing in common and it's a very Frankenstein themed secret. They are lucky Hazel is excellent with a needle and thread.

This author knows her audience. The sequel answers questions from the first book, gives a whole new plot, and keeps the gothic romance that made so many of us love Anatomy. The brilliant surprise at the end made me immortally happy and open for more immortal love stories.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from MacMillan Audio via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

IMMORTALITY: A LOVE STORY 🧠

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Hazel Sinnett is back. And she is just as amazing. This is the sequel to ANATOMY: A LOVE STORY which left us on quite the cliffhanger. What I love most about these books is that they are incredible stories that suck you in right away. There is adventure, love, and strong friendship - everything I want in a good piece of fiction.

Read this book if you love stories about:
👩🏻‍🔬Women in STEM
👑Victorian England
🔮Magical realism
🤫Secret societies
❤️Gothic love story
🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ rep

Overall, this was the perfect conclusion to the duology. I highly recommend this series if you love strong female MC (especially those in STEM). Thank you @netgalley and @macmillanaudio for the ALC.

Happy pub week to this beautiful book! This sequel takes all the best parts of the first book and expands on them. This is the very best of alternate history and low-fantasy/sci-fi, as the supernatural elements and reimagined storyline merges seamlessly with the real life places and characters.

Immortality picks up right where Anatomy, its predecessor, left off. It finds Hazel quite lonely, a bit sad, but also working as a surgeon. This book takes her to the British court and working as the personal physician to Princess Charlotte. Along the way she becomes intwined with a secret society of some of the most well known minds of the time.

If I liked Anatomy, I loved this. It is perfectly paced and I found the supporting characters to be engaging and well developed. Plus, I'm a sucker for a sinister secret society, I was totally satisfied with how the story wrapped, but would gladly read more of Hazel's story if the series were to continue,

On a final note, Mhairi Morrison's narration is masterful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the delightful opportunity to read this book!

Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz is book two of a historical fantasy duology that explores what happens when a woman decides to become a doctor in pre-Victorian Scotland. And of course a light romance mystery that contains the solution to living forever.

The audio was perfect and I can’t express how perfect the actors Mhairi Morrison & Tim Campbell were for this story. Having loved the first book but not having the audio, I feel I need to go back now and relive the experience with both books.

My thoughts:
This book was the perfect sequel to a book I absolutely adored. I usually do not like historical fiction even with a fantasy tie in. But Dana Schwartz brought this story to life in a way that made me love a genre I usually avoid.
I was pleased with the plot twists and turns which added so much body to the story.

I truly loved the view of what might have happened if a woman dared to try to enter the world off men and became a doctor. The reactions in the different situations and how Hazel handled the turmoil that went with going against the grain of society felt so real. It is detailed in an authentic way with a heroine who could withstand the pressure. Not only withstand it but withstand it with intelligence and pride. A couple of things we are told women weren’t allowed to have in the era. This book gives us a heroine who consistently stands up for herself regardless of whom it is against.

There is a relatively light romance that's perhaps more heated than the period would have been comfortable with, but it is not the main flux of the plot. And it is joined in Immortality by another romantic entanglement that is much more modern but still feels very authentic and provides an exciting twist to the story.

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the review copy of this audiobook.

5 stars from me

I really enjoyed this book and am happy I got to read it before the release date!
I was trying to figure out if I liked the first book or the second best but in the end they were both pretty good! It's a tie.
Immortality had more surprising twists and I enjoyed this book's "villain" more.
The whole secret society was a nice add to the story as well and Princcess Charlote was my favorite side character.
All and all a really nice second book!
Can we also take a moment to enjoy the amazing cover as well?