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Starling House
by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really loved this book more than I expected to. At times Opal is unbearable, but she’s also so deeply flawed and raw that it works. Arthur quickly became a character I was obsessed with and I loved every scene with him in it.
I also am quickly realizing how much I love books featuring houses that are characters in of themselves. Starling House, in so many ways, reminds me of my own childhood home.
I wish the ending had more of a wrap up. It worked, but there were just a couple things that felt rushed in my opinion. That being said I’d love a novella of Arthur and Opal just living their lives and Jasper coming for holidays.
I also am quickly realizing how much I love books featuring houses that are characters in of themselves. Starling House, in so many ways, reminds me of my own childhood home.
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Slavery
Minor: Incest