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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was the first book I've read from this author, and it was amazingly written, truly a master of this genre. Will read more from her!
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lovely though meandering
A well written story. A bit unsurprising and it takes a while to get to the point, but the atmosphere and descriptions of the scenery help make it enjoyable.
A well written story. A bit unsurprising and it takes a while to get to the point, but the atmosphere and descriptions of the scenery help make it enjoyable.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. This book was absolutely done in the Gothic tradition, with a slow burn dread that builds until the climatic moment. Ruby is a determined, involved nursemaid who has taken a position with the Englands, a dynastic family that seems to run the area she moves to to take care of the sweet England children. Immediately, something feels off when Mr. England seems to take on more of the traditional "motherly" roles instead of Mrs. England. Something feels very, very wrong.
Ruby feels more and more isolated, confused and puzzled as the novel progresses, as do readers. What is really going on in Hardcastle House? Why does it feel like there are layers of secrets about the family and the children? What is going on with Mrs. England? When the BIG TWIST happens, it is truly surprising. I didn't see it coming at all. Full of suspense, drama, menace and intrigue, this is a perfect Edwardian read that will be a perfect curl-up-and-read book.
Ruby feels more and more isolated, confused and puzzled as the novel progresses, as do readers. What is really going on in Hardcastle House? Why does it feel like there are layers of secrets about the family and the children? What is going on with Mrs. England? When the BIG TWIST happens, it is truly surprising. I didn't see it coming at all. Full of suspense, drama, menace and intrigue, this is a perfect Edwardian read that will be a perfect curl-up-and-read book.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mental illness
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes