This story was very unique loved the characters the story and the art I love books with illustrations in them. The characters were very interesting I especially loved Opal and Arthur they had great chemistry the ending was great a wonderfully well written story. I loved Opal for her curiosity her want to make sure her brother is able to leave and have the best life possible I also loved how well she adapted to the strange goings ons at the Starling House. The plot was really interesting it had a great lyrical and whimsical with just enough creepy to give a great gothic atmosphere to the story. The story starts with Opal telling both about her life and the town and the Starling House she gets offered a job at the house finds out many things the ending was really good too.