I bought this book at the promise of supernatural/horror mystery, but sadly it isn't really that at all in the end. There's genuine creepiness when the story is focused on the supernatural, yet it just fails to capitalize. It could have been a disturbing look into the history of the island and the first family, but it is only grazed upon. Mei's relationship with Ella as her tutor was the one true highlight, and any time it shifted away I just felt it wanting to go back to her working with Ella.

I came in with high hopes, but was disappointed. It's not a terrible book and was a decent read, but beware the description of this book. It barely touches on what it promises, which is sad because it started with such potential. 2.75 out of 5