ezrataylor 's review for:

The Candles Are Burning by Veronica G. Henry

4.0

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'The Candles Are Burning' is really well written, and I think Henry's style lent itself to the subject of the narrative. The candle imagery was strong, and I definitely felt connected to the protagonist and her struggles, which is impressive given the shortness of the text. I think there was an element of rush towards the end, with ideas that felt a little underdeveloped, but I did like the conclusion and found it to be satisfying. This story definitely appealed to my interest in death and the afterlife, and as such, I enjoyed it a lot.