A review by smolhousewitch
The Lamplighter by Crystal J. Bell

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I feel a bit...empty, after finishing this. Not necessarily in a bad way, but definitely in a "scraped raw and gutted" kind of way. I loved Tempe and was so heartbroken at what she persevered through. This is a slow read with a lot of tension - I was definitely stressed through the whole second half.

Recommended if you enjoy historical gothic horror and are ready for lots of tragedy. Thank you to NetGalley and Flux for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.