A review by pweav
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

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

4.75

I loved this book so much I read it within 48 hours. It’s got everything I’d want in a horror/mystery novel. Extremely rich storytelling and wordsmithing. The characters & the plot are well developed and I love how the author makes “ugly” & “unlovable” things lovable. Especially the cat :-) The only reason I subtracted .25 from the rating is because I wish the Black characters were actively involved in the plot line instead of just having their stories told through the white characters. I also wish they’d dived into the main character’s unpacking of white supremacy more, especially as it relates to her Nicaraguan-American brother experiencing racism in a small town and the white characters’ lack of understanding of what would actually be helpful in supporting him.
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