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A review by acethirtynine
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book grew on me - it took me a minute to really get into it, but once the story picks up it really gets going. I found Opal both challenging and sympathetic in a good balance based on her life and experiences. Not my favorite of Alix. E. Harrow's but still very enjoyable.
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Vomit
Minor: Slavery, Child death, Murder, Incest, and Racism