Erin S.

Mysterious and beautiful

Revisado: 04-01-25

I’m convinced that if Susanna Clarke wrote a reimagining of a phone book, I would be enchanted. This story was the equivalent of a baited hook from word one and kept me glued to my headphones! The narrator was fantastic, really the perfect fit. My only real complaint is that it wasn’t longer. I could have used a little longer in the house, its beauty immeasurable and its kindness infinite.

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Heartbreaking, tense and brutally human

Revisado: 03-22-25

I’ve been waiting so long to read this through my library app, it’s a long wait for a reason. I finally had to buy it because I loved Tananarive Due’s The Good House and fell in love. This book is a monument to the terrible struggle for justice in Jim Crow south, family bonds and the lengths we will go to for freedom. Highly recommended.

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Outstanding in everyway

Revisado: 03-03-25

Everything about this book and its narration are world class. The story hooked me from chapter one. The characters are rich and complicated and the story is masterfully woven in such a way that you feel involved and swept away. I can not wait to devour more of Due’s work!! I’m an instant fan.

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Maybe the best narrator I’ve heard

Revisado: 02-17-25

Ok before I review the book, I just have to state for the record that this narrator is 12/10. I was really impressed at the quality of the different voices he used for various characters, particularly the female characters.
The book was awesome, unexpected and included in my prime( though honestly I would not have been disappointed if I had used a credit). Fast paced, interesting story, not stock standard haunted house at all. A very pleasant surprise all the way around.

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Haunted house horror works when there are rules

Revisado: 01-28-25

Light spoilers: The narrator was great but the story was not. I hate leaving bad reviews but in this economy…save your credit. It feels silly to complain about ” reality “ in a book about a haunted house but if the big bad has no limiting factors than it’s no longer a haunted house story is it, it’s a haunted everything story.

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I savored every second

Revisado: 09-02-24

You know those books that wrap you up so completely in their world and lore that you’re loath to finish them? Well listener be warned, you’ll want more when it’s done. The narration was incredible, the story compelling, the characters fleshed out. Trust me when I say that you just don’t know how much you need a story about vampires and steamboats.

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Tight and well paced who-done-it

Revisado: 08-16-24

I really enjoyed this book. The main characters were not always like-able but in a way that felt very relatable, like a younger sibling that you just want to shake by the shoulders. The story was was fast paced and kept me engaged for the duration.

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Excellent narration, engrossing story, highly recommend

Revisado: 08-15-24

I have a special place in my heart for historical horror and this book check all the boxes. I would absolutely recommend.

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Well written and atmospheric dark fairy tale

Revisado: 05-30-24

The character/ world building was great, story was unique and well paced. I would definitely recommend.

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Very glad I stuck with this gem

Revisado: 05-24-24

Best to start with the bad here: this almost became the first book I’ve ever returned. When I started this book the extra audio elements were unexpected, unwanted and dang near unacceptable. Think radio play with, thankfully, one narrator. Swelling music, back ground room sounds, horse hooves.
The good: The narrator is nimble and very talented, bringing so much personality to each character. I couldn’t knock his work hence giving the overall four stars rather than performance. The background noises became easier to deal with after the first few chapters and actually kind of grew on me.
The great: I love western horror and I absolutely recommend this book if you do as well. Heck even if you’re a fan of regular westerns, male friendships, civil war content, I would recommend. I found the characters to be complex and the perspective unique. Big big thumbs up to the author.

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