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The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If you like to read gothic story with spooky vibes, eerie atmosphere, intriguing mystery and unexpected plot twist then I suggest picking this one up!

I like the writing style and the way it describes the world building really brings out the creepy vibes.
This book is more of a character driven story, where we get to know Theodora and how she tries to figure out the mystery of the manor and the people in it.

I admit I didn’t suspect anything so that HUGE PLOT TWIST near the ending really shocked me! I had all these theories inside my head and I wasn’t even thinking of that possibility so the twist is really unexpected for me.
I want to talk more about it but I don’t want to spoil it to others who haven’t read it yet!!

While I do enjoy the mystery element and the whole vibes of the story, I didn’t completely feel the spark of romance between the two main characters though. Although at the end, I do feel like they've come to an understanding and seem to forge a deeper bond after knowing the full truth.

Overall, this short gothic story is pretty well written. I do enjoy my time reading this book and the twist left me speechless for a long time. I think this book is one I’ll remember for quite a while.
I’m looking forward to read more books from this author in the future!

I received an advanced review copy for free from Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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