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A review by klorenzen
House of Furies by Madeleine Roux
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The individuals in this book are drawn to Coldthistle house because a) they really really suck, or b) they are absolutely not human. The tagline is "they come here to die", which I think sums up the premise really well. The residents board there because they are drawn to the house due to their shifty nature. It's a pretty classic YA gothic horror with a really interesting premise.
Personally, I liked Louisa a lot. I also spent about 3/4 of the book picking up on vibes between her and Mr. Morningside that I wasn't sure was supposed to be there. It's definitely a YA book, so I don't expect anything too crazy. But I felt like there was some crazy tension in their interactions that had me questioning everything. I like Roux's writing a lot, as I've read other things she's written as well. It's a slower paced book, but that works for this storyline. There are clear stakes that the reader is actually invested in, which I appreciate. I plan on getting the other books because I am invested in Louisa's story.
Personally, I liked Louisa a lot. I also spent about 3/4 of the book picking up on vibes between her and Mr. Morningside that I wasn't sure was supposed to be there. It's definitely a YA book, so I don't expect anything too crazy. But I felt like there was some crazy tension in their interactions that had me questioning everything. I like Roux's writing a lot, as I've read other things she's written as well. It's a slower paced book, but that works for this storyline. There are clear stakes that the reader is actually invested in, which I appreciate. I plan on getting the other books because I am invested in Louisa's story.