A review by dfrancis
The September House by Carissa Orlando

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a super interesting take on a haunted house. And I really thought it was interesting how the abuse tied in and contributed to Margaret’s reaction to the house. I see a lot of reviews say that it wasn't scary enough or that they were annoyed that Margaret is so casual about the hauntings. But I think Margaret’s response is what made it so interesting and engaging. Maybe it’s not the most terrifying (although the pranksters are creepy, and there are some gory descriptions here), but I still loved it. Possibly one of my favorite haunted house books I’ve read.
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