A review by booksnbeers13
The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I absolutely enjoyed this stunning horror mystery novel about a young single Mom named Harry, struggling to provide for her bright teenage son Gabriel during the pandemic. Harry finds a job working as a housekeeper for an infamous Horror movie producer who was part of a scandal years earlier when his wife and son, who is suspected of murdering a young starlet.

This a bit of a slower burn story, but I loved how the horror was interwoven with the mother/son dynamic. I also really related to the pandemic references which were tastefully written. The creepy scenes were well placed and just enough of a teaser to keep me hooked!

Not wanting to spoil the best parts of this story, I won’t say any more other than please give this one a try! It truly was such a phenomenal book.