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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I am a big Daphne du Maurier fan and when I saw the synopsis to this it screamed Rebecca to me so I had to read it and it did not let me down.
The setting of an isolated island off the coast of Cornwall, with its rough seas, inclement weather and a grand house were the perfect atmospheric gothic vibes for me.
The main character Violet is very likeable, I felt all her tension and worries alongside her. Moving to this beautiful house where the staff are not at all welcoming, with a stern housekeeper and lots of mysterious letters arriving to people on the island, it all just kept me gripped to know what on earth was going on and who was behind Elizabeth’s death. The suspicious locals with secrets a plenty and lots of whispering conversations overheard gave an unsettling feel.
As well as reading from Violet’s point of view, you also read from Elizabeth’s and the lead up to her death which created lots of suspense and kept me eager to keep turning the pages to find out what happened. This all escalates in the last few chapters and it was a thrilling and twisty ride. I loved it!
Romance, crime, bravery and revenge are all big elements to this captivating historical tale that will keep you guessing. I definitely want to read more from this author as her writing is incredible.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes