A review by thereadingmum
The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly
4.75
This was placed strategically on the "new in" shelf of my library and there was no way I was not bringing it home. I am supremely glad I did and also annoyed that I had not discovered Erin Kelly before this.
The writing is excellent for a modern setting where dialogue particularly has a tendency to become too life-like. The premise is so intriguing and the whole story has a gothic feel while being only partially gothic.
The characters are varied and well-drawn. There was a point where I was a bit fed up with Eleanor's sanctimoniousness, but that blew over fairly quickly. There's drugs, art, levelled up treasure hunts, maniac fanatics, a house boat, alcohol, murder, covering up of murder, dysfunctional and slightly incestuous families that are very loyal and so likeable for that. What's not to love?
It's also set in London, my favourite city in the world. Read it, you won't regret it.
The writing is excellent for a modern setting where dialogue particularly has a tendency to become too life-like. The premise is so intriguing and the whole story has a gothic feel while being only partially gothic.
The characters are varied and well-drawn. There was a point where I was a bit fed up with Eleanor's sanctimoniousness, but that blew over fairly quickly. There's drugs, art, levelled up treasure hunts, maniac fanatics, a house boat, alcohol, murder, covering up of murder, dysfunctional and slightly incestuous families that are very loyal and so likeable for that. What's not to love?
It's also set in London, my favourite city in the world. Read it, you won't regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Drug use
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion