TBR & Tangents by Rachel

Do you like your American historical novels with a horror twist? If so, you’re going to want to keep reading. This story has all the twists and spice you could possibly need, with a touch of spooky vibes.

We know the drill already; I am all for American history so of course I was intrigued. This story does a good job of painting a fairly realistic picture of colonial life in Philadelphia. I would have liked more world-building but the amount that we get is good and does a good job at keeping the reader grounded in the story (To be honest I’m just picky and love all the world-building I can get). There is a handful of astoundingly good imagery throughout the novel, and I fully appreciated the gothic vibes.

The cast of characters is fairly large, but not at all confusing. If anything, it helped create the community atmosphere within the story. It was refreshing to have so many personalities to wrangle into the story, especially with the premise being a murder mystery. I would say there wasn’t a lot of development aside from Charlotte. It was more so waiting to see everyone’s true personalities shine through. Which let me tell you, the wait is not disappointing in the slightest. I think you’ll be pretty surprised about all the twists just as I was.

If you a fan of gory horror done well, this one is for you. Just be warned of the dark trigger warnings! It was more gruesome than scary, but still a bit shock-worthy. The spice is not spicy at all. But honestly, I think that’s to be expected based on the time period.

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