A review by piperkitty
The House at the End of the Sea by Victoria M. Adams

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 

Thanks to @kaleidoscopictours and @andersenpress for my copy of The House at the End of the Sea.

I finished reading this book in one sitting and really enjoyed it. The story follows Staffi and her family as they move into their grandparents' B&B after their mother passes away. Staffi, Milo, and their dad have moved from London to this seaside town. We follow Staffi as she meets Birdy and some mysterious guests in the B&B who aren't of this world. Saffi takes us with her on a discovery of what lurks within her family's history. We see through her eyes the different ways that grief can affect people and how desires can become twisted things that leave us with more regret than joy. She finds that the B&B has loads of mysteries and secrets. I really enjoyed reading this book, especially the cosy mystery element and the discoveries that were made.