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A review by jowiththetbrshelves
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A welcome addition to the gothic haunted house trope, it reminded me of if Alice in Wonderland blended with Starless Sea. Utilizes the gothic trope to delve deeper into themes including class in rural Kentucky, inheritance both fantastical and literal, and family. Creepy and funny and satisfying.
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol