If you're looking for an atmospheric book with Little Women vibes, then this one is for you... Katrina Leno pens a gothic tale set in a NY brownstone, brimming with scent of jasmine and wafting with the sadness that tinges separation from a dear one. The story follows the Farthing sisters, siblings descended in direct lineage from Persephone herself - with talents of writing, painting, singing and seeing ghosts. I fell in love with Clara, the youngest, instantly, and her character arc was my favorite! Henry, as the household ghost, was sweet and his connection with each sister was etched out in perfection.
The tale careens towards a sepulchral undercurrent when Winnie banishes Henry and tries various methods to call him back. The themes of depression, melancholy and broken heartedness permeate the tale and you can soak in their heaviness. I love a heavy tale in between my romcom binges to reset my head, and this tale resonated well with that requirement!
My heartfelt thank yous to St Martins Press and Wednesday books as well as Netgalley for furnishing this opportunity to review the Arc!
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