It kept my attention and was a definite page-turner. I'm a grown woman, no kids, and I absolutely loved it. The two main characters, Molly and Kip, are instantly likable and relatable. It's creepy, mysterious, suspenseful, and has a good heart all at the same time. The plot unfolds chapter by chapter and you find yourself asking, "What in the WORLD is going on in this house?!" You just want to know the answer, and as you turn the pages, you get more and more of said answers until you get to the thrilling conclusion, which admittedly had my heart pumping. I found myself surprised that the intended audience is 9-14 because I feel that it reads much older and is really for any age. I'm admittedly not a voracious reader so a book REALLY has to grab me and keep me wanting more. The book is a fast read and the plot moves quickly, which is something I like. It's a fine line and he walks it expertly. He leaves you wanting more and more until the very end, but doesn't draw it out so as to make it boring or taxing. Auxier, builds the suspense and crafts this tale very smartly. I began reading it and was instantly hooked. When I read the plot summary, it really sounded like something right up my alley, particularly as it took place in England in the Victorian era which I LOVE, and it involved two individuals who worked as servants in a large house. I'm 29 and I happened upon this book as a recommendation from a page I follow on Facebook.
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