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rhiannonxgrace's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Whilst large swathes of this were fairly easy to predict, the ending did catch me by surprise! I loved this book (Governesses and ghosts are like catnip to me) and once I got out of my reading slump I could hardly put it down. I'm a fan of Turn of the Screw by Henry James and this was a read in the same vein.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, and Sexual violence
beholderess's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Ableism and Sexual violence
valentinaburbank's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a straightforward gothic ghost story. It is literary in nature and pays homage to Jane Eyre, Turn of the Screw, and Dickens. The literary references are fun and cheeky, adding to the reader’s enjoyment. The plot moves along at a good clip, the characters are interesting and believable, and the ending is well done. I was surprised that the protagonist constantly talks about being satisfied to be on her own, yet imagines a romantic relationship with every single man she meets. It was distracting and she never quite coalesced for me as a Jane Eyre like character because of this. I did appreciate some of the references being turned on their head and I laughed out loud at the clerk’s name and his nature.
The ghosts are eerie and some moments gave me real shivers. The ending is well executed. I would have enjoyed a twist or turn along the way, but this was a perfect spooky read for winter.
The ghosts are eerie and some moments gave me real shivers. The ending is well executed. I would have enjoyed a twist or turn along the way, but this was a perfect spooky read for winter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
maddireads13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
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