Starling house
الوصف
As Opal settles into her new life, she encounters the enigmatic Starling House, a place shrouded in mystery and secrets. Drawn to its dark allure, she begins to uncover the rich tapestry of stories woven into its very walls. Each revelation pulls her deeper into a realm where past and present blur, and she is forced to confront not only the history of the house but also her own unresolved grief.
With every twist and turn, Opal's journey becomes one of self-discovery and transformation. In the shadows of Starling House, she learns that family can come in unexpected forms, and healing may be found in the most unlikely places. Her story unfolds against a backdrop of magic and heartache, ultimately leading her toward a future she never imagined possible.
المراجعات
I have never met a fiction book with footnotes I didn’t love, and thankfully, that tradition will carry on because Starling House is magnificent.If ever there was a gothic, come fantasy mystery kind-of book you wanted to add to your list, let it be this one. Starling House is filled to the brim with deliciously descriptive atmosphere that somehow remains relatable and filled with humour. The balance of these two things, the haunting and the down-to-earth, is so well balanced, that it made for an incredibly smooth read.Talking about balance, the perspective in this book shifts between two characters. It’s masterfully done, like if it didn’t happen, the story would be nothing without it.Aside from the glorious writing, Starling House contains more Greek Mythology references than I knew what to do with. Not to mention Egyptian and some modern references, too - even ACOTAR gets a mention if you can believe it.If you’re looking for a book with an incredibly relatable cast, relationship-building that seems real, a twisting and windingly delicious plot, oh, and illustrations(!) - get this book.Thank you Tor Books and Black Crow PR for my advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel
Spectacular, insular, frustrating and haunting.Full review to come