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A review by darkstarsbookcavern
The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell
5.0
'Death was no stranger to Theodora Corvus. It had gathered at her cradle, whisper-soft and unseen, to take her mother's cooling hand. Upon the eve of her eighth midsummer, beneath the old oaks near the lake as the sun slipped behind the hills, Death also took her father's hand.'
With that first paragraph I was hooked, the beautiful Gothic atmosphere enveloping me like a cloak as I stepped into the world of Theodora, Cassias and Ottoline. I quiet literally could not stop until I had reached the last page. Theodora I was glad to see was not some wailing wallflower but wild, strong and independent reminding me at times of Catherine Earnshaw and Jane Eyre. Cassias was the perfect blend of aloofness, mystery and yearning. The descriptions of the houses made me feel like I could reach out my hand and touch their walls, wondering too if they would tell me their secrets.
My one gripe is that it ended. I cannot recommend this story enough and will be proud to add it to my physical collection and my review channel. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. More detailed review here: https://youtu.be/UbTilOEI4Zg
With that first paragraph I was hooked, the beautiful Gothic atmosphere enveloping me like a cloak as I stepped into the world of Theodora, Cassias and Ottoline. I quiet literally could not stop until I had reached the last page. Theodora I was glad to see was not some wailing wallflower but wild, strong and independent reminding me at times of Catherine Earnshaw and Jane Eyre. Cassias was the perfect blend of aloofness, mystery and yearning. The descriptions of the houses made me feel like I could reach out my hand and touch their walls, wondering too if they would tell me their secrets.
My one gripe is that it ended. I cannot recommend this story enough and will be proud to add it to my physical collection and my review channel. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. More detailed review here: https://youtu.be/UbTilOEI4Zg