A review by rachreadreview
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My summary:

Is this a book about haunted puppets doing terrible things? Yes. Is it also about family and accepting your differences and loving each other even if you don’t always like each other? Also yes. A very twisty horror novel that I can easily see playing out on the screen. Also - this book had me paranoid at night despite being absolutely sure I live in a 100% doll-free home. 

Thoughts while reading:

• This might be the Eldest Daughter in me, but Louise’s brother Mark had me absolutely raging throughout the beginning of the book. 
• Her childhood home is stuffed full of dolls and puppets and she doesn’t think her family is all that weird? Lol. 
• Also the fact that Louise thinks she can buy a home with a yard for $300,000 in San Francisco. Like, girl. 
• Once the spooky stuff started happening, I cannot tell you how many times I said “absolutely f*cking not” while reading. 
• Okay, maybe Mark has a point, tbh. 
• Could these problems not be solved by some lighter fluid and a pack of matches?
• Man, this got REALLY VIOLENT REALLY FAST
• Plot twist: called it.