adl2990 's review for:

The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
3.5
emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I think the description of this book doesn’t set readers up for success. It’s not a thrilling mystery, but more a story about all the characters in the house over time. There is a fair bit of exposition to learn about different topics (indigenous history, the Shaker religion) and I feel like I learned quite a bit even if those parts did not advance the plot.