Bit confused by the ending
I was really wrapped up in the mystery of the house and was concerned for Nell. I've rated it 3 stars due to the ending and the fact I still have some confusion over things.
I really felt for Nell, but had no idea why she would stay with Chris - he really didn't seem worth it. I also enjoyed learning more about Evie and Kim and wish they'd been more present in the story. The atmosphere was great and I really felt the presence of the house.
I don't know if I was meant to feel sorry for Maude, but I just thought she was a spoilt brat. I felt with all the build up, the ending was a bit of a let-down and there was a lot of things left unanswered for me - with Nell, Chris, Evie, and more. I had to keep flicking back and forth to see if I could check things too.
Overall, I'm not sure. I would recommend it as the mystery really built up and the atmosphere felt so spooky - but it was just the ending and some missing details that detracted from that feeling of satisfaction you can get at the end of a mystery. I did enjoy Amanda's writing so would read other books by her.
I really felt for Nell, but had no idea why she would stay with Chris - he really didn't seem worth it. I also enjoyed learning more about Evie and Kim and wish they'd been more present in the story. The atmosphere was great and I really felt the presence of the house.
I don't know if I was meant to feel sorry for Maude, but I just thought she was a spoilt brat. I felt with all the build up, the ending was a bit of a let-down and there was a lot of things left unanswered for me - with Nell, Chris, Evie, and more. I had to keep flicking back and forth to see if I could check things too.
Overall, I'm not sure. I would recommend it as the mystery really built up and the atmosphere felt so spooky - but it was just the ending and some missing details that detracted from that feeling of satisfaction you can get at the end of a mystery. I did enjoy Amanda's writing so would read other books by her.