A review by swalk
What Walks These Halls by Amy Clarkin

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Hyacinth House is one of the most haunted places in Ireland. Set back in the Wicklow Mountains, it's surrounded by strong fences to contain what reside there. For YouTuber Jack Gallagher this little-discussed mansion with a history of accidents is the perfect place to visit for his livestream…

This was a fun spooky jaunt with some great characters and interesting relationships. I did find some of the characters a little predictable, but for a YA book this was an entertaining read and definitely one to check out for teens who enjoy hauntings and stories including LGBTQ+ relationships. 

 

As the start of a series, this made a good grounding to build on and it was clear who each character was and their backstory. The narrator did a good job and had a soothing voice which worked well with the text.