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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
These Fleeting Shadows was such a fun, eerie read. It’s got that perfect mix of gothic atmosphere, family secrets, and a main character you can’t help but root for as things get darker and stranger. I loved how creepy and unsettling the whole vibe was without ever feeling overdone, it kept me hooked the entire time. If you’re into haunted houses, weird inheritances, and stories that keep you guessing, this one’s definitely worth picking up.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m gonna be honest, when I first started this book I thought for sure it would be miss like the last Kate Alice Marshall book I read, but I am SO glad I was wrong.
I adored this book. The start was slow and confusing and felt predictable, which threw me off at first and made me think I wouldn’t like the rest of the book, but right around the halfway point things kicked off and suddenly became a LOT less predictable and slow.
The slowness at the beginning had a purpose, luring the reader into a false sense of security, making the reader think that the story will go exactly how they predict, and then it upends everything and all of a sudden all the strange little details start to make sense.
This one was a hit and was SO enjoyable I adored it. I loved the characters and the romance (“rabbit” is the cutest pet name EVER) and I don’t even usually like romance!!
I loved this book a lot and I love it even more because it surprised me with how good it was.
I adored this book. The start was slow and confusing and felt predictable, which threw me off at first and made me think I wouldn’t like the rest of the book, but right around the halfway point things kicked off and suddenly became a LOT less predictable and slow.
The slowness at the beginning had a purpose, luring the reader into a false sense of security, making the reader think that the story will go exactly how they predict, and then it upends everything and all of a sudden all the strange little details start to make sense.
This one was a hit and was SO enjoyable I adored it. I loved the characters and the romance (“rabbit” is the cutest pet name EVER) and I don’t even usually like romance!!
I loved this book a lot and I love it even more because it surprised me with how good it was.
If you're wondering if someone can truly add something new to the "haunted house with a strange legacy" trope, Kate Alice Marshall delivers a resounding yes.
These Fleeting Shadows delivers a hefty dose of what is becoming Marshall's signature style of surrealist horror, while simultaneously exploring more touching human moments.
Helen Vaughn, through way of an inheritance, is thrust into the disquieting maze of Harrow, a house that has a legacy as complicated as its floorplan. If she is to become the mistress of Harrow, she must find the heart, but in doing so she must confront the true legacy of Harrow.
If you're a fan of Kate Alice Marshall's other works or are looking for something truly unique in a spooky house book, pick this one up immediately.
These Fleeting Shadows delivers a hefty dose of what is becoming Marshall's signature style of surrealist horror, while simultaneously exploring more touching human moments.
Helen Vaughn, through way of an inheritance, is thrust into the disquieting maze of Harrow, a house that has a legacy as complicated as its floorplan. If she is to become the mistress of Harrow, she must find the heart, but in doing so she must confront the true legacy of Harrow.
If you're a fan of Kate Alice Marshall's other works or are looking for something truly unique in a spooky house book, pick this one up immediately.
