A review by emilyrandolph_epstein
The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

 A bit of gothic horror woven with folklore that explores the way in which family legends are warped as they're passed down through generations. I found Ellie Briar to be a likeable heroine amidst a cast of interesting a flawed characters.
I kept comparing the story in my head to the show Ghosts and the movie Encanto except with more existential dread.