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It Was Her House First
by Cherie Priest
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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It was Her House First by Cherie Priest
Ronnie is still struggling with her grief from the loss of her brother, Ben. She recently bought a grand house in Seattle, sight unseen, using the money she got from his life insurance policy. She has big plans to restore it to its former glory. The house was owned by a Hollywood starlet almost 100 years ago. She lived there with her husband and daughter. All three perished, along with a family friend. Not to mention, the most recent owner passing away in the house. Even after hearing all the stories, Ronnie is still happy with her purchase. Her almost sister-in-law Kate thinks she is off her rocker, literally. And true, she's off her medication, but she is managing her anxiety just fine. Ronnie begins the process of cleaning up the house, getting estimates, and starting the repairs. She joked about the house being haunted, but she thinks she might have been right. When a stranger "befriends" Ronnie and Kate, the spirits in the house really seem to wake up. Can Ronnie figure out what the stranger is really after and figure out what truly happened to all the previous owners? Or will she end up with a similar fate?
I previously read Grave Reservations by this author and loved it, so I jumped at the chance to get an ARC of this one. The first part of the book is slower paced, but we do get a vivid description of the house, so it's worth it. It's my goal in life to buy an extremely old, decrepit, haunted house, so I really liked the descriptors. The second half is where all the action happens, and it is truly a thrill ride piecing everything together.
I received an ARC of this book, but these opinions are my own. I would like to thank the author, Cherie Priest, Poisoned Pen Press, and Net Galley for allowing me the privilege of reading her work. ❤️
It was Her House First by Cherie Priest
Ronnie is still struggling with her grief from the loss of her brother, Ben. She recently bought a grand house in Seattle, sight unseen, using the money she got from his life insurance policy. She has big plans to restore it to its former glory. The house was owned by a Hollywood starlet almost 100 years ago. She lived there with her husband and daughter. All three perished, along with a family friend. Not to mention, the most recent owner passing away in the house. Even after hearing all the stories, Ronnie is still happy with her purchase. Her almost sister-in-law Kate thinks she is off her rocker, literally. And true, she's off her medication, but she is managing her anxiety just fine. Ronnie begins the process of cleaning up the house, getting estimates, and starting the repairs. She joked about the house being haunted, but she thinks she might have been right. When a stranger "befriends" Ronnie and Kate, the spirits in the house really seem to wake up. Can Ronnie figure out what the stranger is really after and figure out what truly happened to all the previous owners? Or will she end up with a similar fate?
I previously read Grave Reservations by this author and loved it, so I jumped at the chance to get an ARC of this one. The first part of the book is slower paced, but we do get a vivid description of the house, so it's worth it. It's my goal in life to buy an extremely old, decrepit, haunted house, so I really liked the descriptors. The second half is where all the action happens, and it is truly a thrill ride piecing everything together.
I received an ARC of this book, but these opinions are my own. I would like to thank the author, Cherie Priest, Poisoned Pen Press, and Net Galley for allowing me the privilege of reading her work. ❤️