elthereal 's review for:

House of Beth by Kerry Cullen

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I really enjoyed House of Beth. I went into it expecting more Rebecca vibes but I was pleasantly surprised by what I got instead. There are some eerie moments and gorey descriptions, but I wasn't scared or disturbed at any point. About 70% of the way through, the plot kicks up a notch and it's a little unexpected— it felt like we skipped a chapter or 2, but ultimately I was glad for the new elements that it brought. The writing is intensely readable & the stories of these two women unfold in an interesting way. Even though there isn't a ton of action, I almost wish House of Beth was 100 pages longer, but maybe it's more impactful this way.

Read cw. Thanks so much to Netgalley & Simon & Schuster for this e-arc of House of Beth!