T. Kingfisher does it again. I just love how well she writes the creepy and absurd. This whole novel is straight out of left field and it is freaking marvelous. Gothic atmosphere on point. Evil grandmother, haunted house, vultures, and a female scientist protagonist with body positivity? Who writes this kind of genius? T. Kingfisher. Every time.

The narrative is a magnificent blend of horror and humor. Sam is a great protagonist and I love her buggy background. Everything about this book felt unique and interesting. There is some mild predictability to the plot, but I actually didn't mind that. And Sam's continuous search for a scientific or medical explanation to everything had me nodding with understanding while at the same time basically yelling at her to wake up and figure it out. Putting normal people in paranormal situations is just Kingfisher's forte.

Super fun and quick read. A great ride.