A review by laurenmiller100
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

  • Characters: 7
  • Atmosphere/Setting: 8
  • Writing Style: 9
  • Plot: 7
  • Intrigue: 8
  • Logic/Relationships: 8
  • Enjoyment: 6

This books is pretty good! It’s really cool take on the haunted house. I really enjoyed the build up of tension and mystery. Opal is an unusual heroine, and while that can make her frustrating, it also makes her interesting. There were times where I wish the book did more though. I think if it had leaned further into horror, it would’ve been a better book.
I felt that the plot became overly sentimental at the end, and I don’t think I understood the dream aspect of everything. I don’t really get how the beasts are dreams in the end and some of the “battle” between Opal and Eleanor is confusing. However, the final  moments  are beautiful.
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