Press

Interviews

Podcast episode with She Wore Black

“The Light in Dark Places” – Hippo Press

“Q&A with Marielle Thompson” – The Reading Corner

“Gothic Novels that Explore Different Types of Grief” – Shepherd

My Favorite Reads of 2023 – Shepherd

Publicity

“Marielle Thompson excels at crafting an atmospheric novel populated by villainous characters and creepy houses. The descriptions practically ooze with gothic flavor as Saoirse wanders around the seemingly possessed Langdon Hall on her own, caught in her own fractured thoughts. Thompson treats Saoirse’s mental illness with compassion and even provides a full explanation at the end of the novel. Readers who enjoy moody, gothic style novels or time slip plot lines, will find much to enjoy in Where Ivy Dares to Grow.” – Historical Novel Society

“Thompson’s writing style echoes a mind in the thrall of mental illness and allows readers to see events from Saoirse’s perspective. Though Langdon’s time-slips are the catalyst for Saoirse beginning to believe that she deserves unconditional love and isn’t hopelessly flawed, Saoirse rescues herself from the doomed relationship she has found herself in. Where Ivy Dares to Grow, an immersive debut, does a great deal to counter the stigma of mental illness.” – Shelf Awareness

“Thompson combines a gothic novel, a time-travel romance, and a frank depiction of living with mental illness. Most compellingly, the protagonist’s mental state is central to the narrative without driving the plot.” - Library Journal Review

“Manderley, Again? 12 New Books Set at Mysterious Estates” – BookBub

“40 Of the Most Anticipated Beach Reads Of 2023” – Book Riot

“6 New Books Recommended by Readers This Week” – Goodreads

“48 New and Classic Time Travel Books” – Goodreads

“The Hottest New Romances for Summer” – Goodreads

“New Books Perfect for ‘Outlander’ Fans” – BookBub

“BEST NEW DARK ROMANCE BOOKS OF 2023” – Asiana Circus

“10 New Horror Books You Haven’t Read Yet” – The Fantasy Review