A review by creolelitbelle
The Candles Are Burning by Veronica G. Henry

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a good somewhat spooky short story to begin the fall season with. I would have enjoyed Maggie's powers being explored a bit more, but the brief telling and abrupt solution to her problem keep a mystery alive.
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