A review by herthrillingreads
The Lost House by Melissa Larsen

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this true crime podcast novel that is set in Iceland and looks into the cold case of a murdered mother and baby. The story is a slow burn told from multiple POVs. The writing is atmospheric and really pulls at the heart strings as the murdered woman’s granddaughter grapples with being in her family’s home town for the first time.

I’m now going to go back to read Larsen’s debut novel, Shutter and I look forward to her future books!