A review by tobyyy
The Fifth Petal by Brunonia Barry

5.0

Goodness, I love Brunonia Barry’s books! The plot is definitely slower than some, a for-sure slow burn, but her writing is beautiful, her characters come alive on the pages, and the setting (Salem) is clearly one that is close to her heart.

This was a perfect read for October, too. Not quite a full blown #SpookyRead, but close enough for me to feel the witchy vibes, especially in the first part of the book.

Beautiful. Sad. Atmospheric. Lovely. Alive.

Definitely recommend for readers who enjoy slow-burn plots and meticulously crafted characters. And a locale that also comes alive.