A review by emily_mh
The Haunted House by Annabelle Sami

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

4.25

This book had such a great atmosphere, coming mostly from the setting of a big country house full of secret passages and concealed doors. It was spooky but also really cosy! The mystery itself was compelling, with multiple believable suspects (maybe a few TOO many suspects as I found it a challenge to remember names and connections, and we only got to know side characters in a shallow way). 

I liked that Zaiba gave everyone a chance, even if they were a bit rude. There was a lot of grace with that, and it payed off every time for her! She was also a great leader: skilled in teamwork and delegation with the detective knowledge to back it up. 

All in all, this instalment took after the first book in the series in a lot of ways in terms of what I enjoyed! I’m sad I’ve only got one book left to go of Agent Zaiba. 
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