The Curse of Penryth Hall - Likewise Book Reviews

"This book is quite different from the mysteries I've read. It's about Ruby, who is now running a bookstore after the end of the great war. She finds herself in the countryside and ends up at Penryth Hall, a place that has old memories which she promised she would never bring back up. When she gets there, everyone talks about an old cure returning after the death of her best friend's husband, Ruby doesn't believe in curses, so the rest of the book is about her investigating and working with others to figure out whats happening in Penryth Hall. <br/><br/>I wasn't expecting this book to be historical, but it worked well, especially with the gothic, creepy vibe and atmosphere of this story. This was a unique world, and I liked Ruby and her role in solving the mystery. I do think that the plot was very slow-paced for me, and it took me a while to get into the mystery aspect. Despite the slowness, I enjoyed the characters, the found family aspect, and that this book kept me guessing about the mystery aspect. <br/><br/>Thank you, St. Martins Press and Netgalley, for this arc in exchange for an honest review. <br/><br/>Rating: 3.5/5"