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A review by savvyrosereads
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Out now! [Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an early copy for review!]
Rating: 5/5 stars
Opal is mysteriously drawn to Starling House—and when she gets a job as a housekeeper, she may finally learn the mysterious truths of the house, and of herself.
Alix E. Harrow NEVER MISSES. I have loved all of her books so much, but this one may be my favorite yet. I absolutely loved this story, which made me laugh and cry multiple times, and the characters, the atmosphere, and the writing were all impeccably rendered and captivating.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot because I think this is a book you should go into more or less blind, but I absolutely loved the way the story unfolded and the breadcrumbs we earned along the way. I am also so in love with the small details—Bev and her game shows, the hellcat, the birds, the little name-related Easter eggs.
Please please please please read this one!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: fantasy-meets-Gothic-horror; Ninth House; haunted house vibes
CW: Death, including death of parent; blood/injury; mentions of slavery, mentions of sexual violence
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Suicidal thoughts