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A review by mel_c_bell
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have discovered my ultimate bookish vibe: Historical Murder Mystery Romantic Cozy Horror.
Got a copy of this on Audible during a BOGO sale. When I saw it I thought “Why da fuq not? Simone St. James seems to get a lot of love on the bookstagram and I’m tired of the FOMO.” Now, I fully understand why so many readers praise this author.
Sarah is a young woman working for a temp agency in post Great War England who accepts an ‘odd’ job with a handsome, young, and clearly rich veteran to make contact with the ghost of a young woman who hung herself in a barn.
I didn’t find the plot wholly original or surprising BUT the story is just so *squeals with aggressive cuteness overload* — I’m going to cry in *wants to read for the first time again*.
There’s great care taken in this book to approach uncomfortable topics like PTSD, CSA, and grief—which ultimately builds the unnerving atmosphere and draws you to each character.
This will be a book recommendation you’ll see me hyping at obnoxious levels 😬
Got a copy of this on Audible during a BOGO sale. When I saw it I thought “Why da fuq not? Simone St. James seems to get a lot of love on the bookstagram and I’m tired of the FOMO.” Now, I fully understand why so many readers praise this author.
Sarah is a young woman working for a temp agency in post Great War England who accepts an ‘odd’ job with a handsome, young, and clearly rich veteran to make contact with the ghost of a young woman who hung herself in a barn.
I didn’t find the plot wholly original or surprising BUT the story is just so *squeals with aggressive cuteness overload* — I’m going to cry in *wants to read for the first time again*.
There’s great care taken in this book to approach uncomfortable topics like PTSD, CSA, and grief—which ultimately builds the unnerving atmosphere and draws you to each character.
This will be a book recommendation you’ll see me hyping at obnoxious levels 😬