A review by rachelsread
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis

dark mysterious tense 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

5.0

This is definitely one of my favourite books of the year! The characters were well-developed and interesting (and each with their own secrets too!), the plot was engaging and full of twists, and the pacing of the story was the perfect mixture of not being rushed while still keeping you on the edge of your seat. Time and time again I was convinced that I had figured out the murderer and their motive, and time and time again I was proven wrong. The character's lives are all intrinsically mixed and the grand reveal was both satisfying and shocking. I also have to give major credit to the narrators because they played each character perfectly! The only aspect of this audiobook that I did not like was the final chapter after the truth came out and the dust settled. Personally, I felt that the author perhaps didn't know how to end the book, hence the ending that is given, because the final scene felt completely unnecessary and almost acted as the first chapter of a sequel, which doesn't seem possible given that there are no longer any loose ends (also, I felt that the question character A acted character B has a very obvious answer, since for all of their failings, character B would never do that to character C). Asides from these last few minutes, however, this audiobook is without a doubt a brilliant story and definitely one that I'll be recommending to anyone who cares to listen!