A review by breabooks
The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall by J. Ann Thomas

dark sad medium-paced

4.0

Can horror and cozy coexist? Because they somehow coexist in this story. Elegy is, by birthright, to be the mistress of Thorne Hall and all the collection of ghosts that haunt its halls. Elegy has never known what it is to live life for herself until a preservationist’s son steps into her life. This is an endearing story of the struggle between one’s duties and living your own authentic life. And, of course, it is a precious love story. The author writes like a classic author (think Emily Brontë) but with a smidge of a flippant tone that echoes Elegy’s personality. The story’s pacing can get a little slow, but overall it was enjoyable. 

I listened to the audiobook for this. I overall enjoyed the narrator. My biggest issue is that sometimes you could tell when the narrator had stepped away and started over in her narration. I don’t know how else to describe it other than her voice will suddenly change and then go back to normal. 

Thank you Alcove Press and Dreamscape Media for the gifted ALC!