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A review by libraryofaryn
The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell
5.0
I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. It had the combined feel of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, The Haunting of Hill House, and Jane Eyre.
I enjoyed that all three of the houses in this book had a distinct feel and aura that seemed to influence character behavior. Old buildings, in my opinion, have a life of their own and I liked that that idea was touched upon in this book.
I was constantly trying to figure out what was going on and if Theodora, the FMC, was losing her grip on reality or if the strange, unexplainable events were actually happening. The author kept me guessing and in suspense until the very end. I do like that everything was explained and there weren't any dangling plotlines that were thrown in just for the sake of being creepy.
This book has an excellent gothic atmosphere and just enough paranormal activity in it to make this a perfect spooky season read.
I enjoyed that all three of the houses in this book had a distinct feel and aura that seemed to influence character behavior. Old buildings, in my opinion, have a life of their own and I liked that that idea was touched upon in this book.
I was constantly trying to figure out what was going on and if Theodora, the FMC, was losing her grip on reality or if the strange, unexplainable events were actually happening. The author kept me guessing and in suspense until the very end. I do like that everything was explained and there weren't any dangling plotlines that were thrown in just for the sake of being creepy.
This book has an excellent gothic atmosphere and just enough paranormal activity in it to make this a perfect spooky season read.