A review by melc
House of Shades by Lianne Dillsworth

adventurous informative mysterious 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? No

2.5

This is a book with potential where the author strives to create an atmospheric, gothic novel exploring slavery and atonement. There are twists and turns and much to pull you in. Unfortunately, I just didn't feel ultimately this novel pulled off what it was trying to do. It lacked nuance and intricacy in it's storytelling and just became a little dull. 
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.