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divine529's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
If you liked Greenglass House, you're most likely going to like this as well, though they are different.
This follows our main protagonist Elizabeth after she's sent to Winterhouse for the winter holidays so her aunt and uncle can go on their own vacation. Elizabeth is full of curiosity and loves to solve puzzles and sometimes all of that gets her into trouble. When she arrives at Winterhouse she begins to discover the mysteries it offers and things go from there.
I loved the mystery aspect of this book, the setting was also great, but the characters are where this book shone. I really enjoyed Elizabeth's character, but I think my favorite is Freddy - he's just so relatable to me. The pacing is where some of the problems of this book came about and particularly towards the end. I will say that even though I loved the mystery aspect, I saw all of it from a mile away, but given that I'm not the intended audience, that's ok.
All in all a fun read and I look forward to picking up book two.
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Child abuse, and Child death
Minor: Body horror, Violence, and Car accident
simply_fran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Child death
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
readingwithrylanne's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Elizabeth’s parents died when she was only four or five years old, and since then, she has lived with her aunt and uncle, who she doesn’t really like (they don’t like her either). When they send her to Winterhouse for Christmas so they can go on vacation, Elizabeth is frustrated and upset, but she quickly embraces the hotel and even makes friends. During her stay there, a mystery about the hotel owner’s family comes to light, and Elizabeth realizes that she is a big part of it.
Winterhouse is the first book in a trilogy, and I definitely plan to continue with it soon. Elizabeth was an entertaining character who had growth throughout the book, and I cannot wait to see what adventure she goes on next. The plot was fast-paced and fun, and I loved the hotel setting. The illustrations were adorable as well. I would recommend this one!
CW for loss of parents (in past, car accident), some grief.
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death and Death of parent
maddie_rae_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
If you’re a fan of The Westing Game, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and/or Greenglass, I highly recommend you read Winterhouse.
Minor: Death of parent
mariebrunelm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
christabelle_v's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
skar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Death and Death of parent
kaylalynn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship and Car accident