rhack05 's review for:

It Was Her House First by Cherie Priest

3.0

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This novel is engaging and mysterious with a haunting yet glamorous air about it. I think the writing is well done and as a whole the story is good. I fear I am not the target audience for this book so that is the reason for my 3 star review. I am not typically a fan of a haunted house type of book but every once in a while I give one a go just to see if my tastes have changed but sadly this one hasn't changed my mind. I did like the atmosphere of this book and having lived in the Seattle area for over a decade in my life, I understand the ominous feeling of this house and place but for me the story just didn't resonate very deeply. Again, I am likely not the target audience for this book so please take this review with a grain of salt.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.