A review by darkestmaterials
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I enjoyed this book and felt the way that it's constructed was a great way of giving the reader the pieces of information they needed to solve the mystery gradually and allowing them to put it together themselves like a jigsaw. Following several characters across different periods in time did make it a little tricky to really connect with each of them deeply, but I still found myself rooting for them and hoping that they would come out unscathed. The book is more spooky and mysterious than outright scary, with tension mounting the further along you go. The ending did feel a little convenient, but I still enjoyed it as a resolution. 

Would recommend for people who like a slow-burn spooky mystery, with a focus on womanhood, witches, nature and the occult.
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