Ahhh! It's currently 3am and I just finished reading this. It's a cosy murder mystery in a haunted mansion, never thought I'd use cosy with a murder mystery but this book felt like a warm hug. Albeit, a warm hug with a scary sentient mansion and maybe not good for you if you have coulrophobia. 

The heroine is so cool, she has insect helpers and is a forensic witch. I want to be friends with cute garlic moths and sassy spiders too. The hero is a grumpy detective who is clearly in love with his former partner, their interactions and banter have me cackling.

The book is a great set up for the series and I look forward to being back in this cosy gothic world next.

Thanks to S. L. Prater for the arc in exchange for my honest review.