Book Review: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
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What is this book about?
In 1921, Marian Arnold, the heiress to a brewing baron’s empire, seeks solace in the glass butterfly house on her family’s Wisconsin estate as Prohibition and the deaths of her parents cast a long shadow over her shrinking world. When Marian’s sanctuary is invaded by nightmarish visions, she grapples with the line between hallucinations of things to come and malevolent forces at play in the present. With dead butterflies as the killer’s ominous signature, murders unfold at a steady pace. Marian, fearful she might be next, enlists the help of her childhood friend Felix, a war veteran with his own haunted past.
In the present day, researcher Remy Shaw becomes entangled in an elderly biographer’s quest to uncover the truth behind Marian Arnold’s mysterious life and the unsolved murders linked to an infamous serial killer. Joined by Marian’s great-great-grandson, can Remy expose the evil that lurks beneath broken wings? Or will the dark legacy surrounding the manor and its glass house destroy yet another generation?
My review:
This story was spooky and thrilling. I didn’t even bother trying to figure out who the villains were in each timeline. I just let myself be immersed in the moments with Marion and Remy. Mental health issues were addressed and I felt it was very respectful for such a hot topic. I really loved the message that every person is important. Even though it was a hopeful message, I have to admit that I closed the book feeling heart heavy.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Page turning and gripping
What I didn’t like about this book:
Left me feeling down at the end
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Page turning, inspirational message, interesting characters, and expertly written. This is a standalone story.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
Jaime Jo Wright, author website
-Loraine Nunley
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