I'm quite confused by this book--the chapters are called "episodes" and in fact, it reads like a synopsis for a television series. If the book started as a tv treatment--this should be changed as it appears to be a problem with sloppy editing otherwise. The writing isn't bad--it moves along and keeps your attention. However it is lacking in depth--and at the conclusion we are left startled by our lead characters unexpected powers. More work definitely needs to be done here.

What a great read for Halloween. A haunted house, a medium, a sceptic, and well developed characters for a quick, gothic read. There is a bit of romance, ok a tad more than a bit, but it is not over the top. Beatrix is like most mediums, a fraud, and James spends his time exposing the tricks of the trade looking for the one that actually has the gift to speak with the dead. Together they investigate Ashbury Manor to discover....well, I am not going to give it away. Definitely worth finding out for yourself.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley.

(Book Review) The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Vicky Alvear Shecter. I was fortunate enough to get an ARC of this book and thank goodness I did. What can I say? I absolutely LOVED this book!

Set in Victorian England, we meet Beatrix Greene. An independent woman making a name for herself as a spiritual medium. With the help of her best friend Harry, she somewhat successfully succeeds at her craft until a gentleman makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Can she prove that ghosts exist? Or that they don’t? Accompanying James, the gentleman/scientist to Ashbury Manor, along with a few other superb characters, turns out to be more than Beatrix bargained for.

A tale of Gothic horrors, romance, and a strong female heroine. I loved that the women in this book were independent especially being set in the Victorian era. The book grabbed my attention right from the start and I couldn’t put it down. This is definitely a must read...And it’s spooky season to boot! Perfect timing for a scary story.

This was a fun little creepy story that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was gory and wonderfully detailed in it all and made for a great October read. I really liked James and Beatrix and found them to be very enjoyable and likable characters. I was completely pulled in to the mystery of the house and why they were coming there. I loved Harry and his silly antics, even if he rambles when he's nervous.
The conclusion was well done and yet left a door open. Will we possibly have more? I sure hope so!

An October read for sure. A haunted mansion, secret identities, and cameos from history make this story just right for some spine chilling thrills. Beatrix Greene is an intriguing heroine, who keeps her secrets tight. This careful keeping of secrets has kept her own power hidden even from herself. I think that the charm of Beatrix lay in the slow unfolding of her character. James felt rather underdeveloped when compared to her, something of a “damsel in distress” which might appeal to some people. I think his character could have had more depth if we explored the other avenues that led him to pursue the aid of Beatrix Greene. The female characters (even supporting ones) received far more depth than the male characters. I would have appreciated the author giving such care to her whole cast.
I read an early release thru NetGalley in exchange for this review. All the opinions are my own.

If you are looking for a spooky read for October or love scary stories then this will be perfect for you. This book kept me guessing until the very end and I really enjoyed it.

This book is perfect for the spooky month of October. Trust me when I say this needs to be on your October TBR. I loved the eerie spookiness of the book. The book had a proper setting for horror , good plot and charming characters. It was an amazing horror read.

The story revolves around a well-known spritual medium called Beatrix Greene in Victoria England. But the ironic thing is, she knows that she is a fraud. The only reason she is doing this job is to comfort people. She is offered a challenging proposition by James Walker. He is known for discrediting all mediums as quacks.

She is initially hesitant but she finally agrees. So they go to the Haunted Mansion of Ashbury to perform a seance. During this, Beatrix's true power is revealed. She is no fraud. The whole house is alive and the presence in the house is not letting them leave.

James's past secrets come into the open. He is forced to face it all. Beatrix realises her own potential and gives into it. An epic battle of light versus darkness occurs. Who will win? Will they get to leave the house or do they perish there? Read to find out.

I went in knowing nothing about the plot and that was for the best. I was positively surprised.

Though it didnt feel as historical as it could have with certain too modern dialogues breaking the Victorian atmosphere, it did a great job of keeping the reader on their toes and it had just enough horror and gothic elements to keep me invested. A solid spooky read with a dose of romance on the side.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was a quick, quite difficult-to-put-down read. I think it's best that one gets into it with a very vague idea about the plot and little expectation, so the element of surprise that maintains itself throughout the story can be better appreciated!

I loved the horror and gothic elements, which looks simple at first but continued to keep me interested and invested! In addition, the romance that was quite strong and likeable! The main characters weren't simplified and had depth to themselves, so the development of a relationship between them, although WAY TOO fast, was enjoyable. My only criticism would be that some aspects of the conversations between characters were modern for a victorian setting, but other historical details allows one to overlook them.

I enjoyed this book a lot and can't wait to read the sequel!! I can recommend it to everyone who loves horror revolving around a house (which happens to be one of my favorite tropes), rich in chemistry period romance and want a quick but spooky read for October!

I loved this creepy throwback to Victorian horror stories. And the fact that there are three authors was great! I honestly would not have noticed the change in voice if the author wasn't listed at the beginning of the episodes, and that just tells me how well the three worked together.

I love Beatrix! She is the right mix of scared woman trying to make a place for herself in the world while trying to come to terms with her powers, and tough-as-nails badass who goes for what she wants. I hope that there are plans to continue with Beatrix in the future.

This book was a quick, fun horror story, with a taste of romance, camaraderie, affection, death, and betrayal. I really liked it.
The first half of the story-- the premise and the events leading up to the climax-- had me hooked. I could not put the book down for the first half, and was so pleased with the Arthur Conan Doyle cameo.
From there, however, the pace picked up, and I found myself skimming very often. To me, there was too much happening in too little words.
I also didn’t like the resolution. The ghosts protecting Beatrix was nice, but there was something about it that didn’t feel right to me. I wish the ghosts were aiding her escape, or buying her time, rather than straight up protecting her.
I loved the Harry-Beatrix dynamic, as well as the sexual tension between James and Beatrix.
All in all, it was a good book, one that I would recommend to my horror-loving friends, but I felt like it was rushed in places.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a serviceable horror story if you're looking for a quick haunted house story for Halloween. The premise is great: orphaned at a young age, Beatrix is a young woman living alone in Victorian England who makes her living pretending to be a medium, with the assistance of her best friend Harry, who is an actor. Thinking she is the one and only genuine medium around, James Walker invites Beatrix and Harry to a mysterious mansion to prove once and for all whether it's haunted. Secrets are revealed, danger ensues, romance is had.

A few random thoughts:
The story is told by three authors, and each chapter is written like a serial, with the name of the book, Season #, Episode #, with a chapter title and the name of the author that wrote it. I found this strange. It make me feel like I was reading something that was meant for television. It looks like this may be the beginning of a series.

The characters were flat stereotypes: the loyal childhood friend; the heroine with a tragic past and special abilities; the confident, outspoken American; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for some reason, who makes a cameo before disappearing the story (though I believe he is only referred to as an author, the inventor of The Great Detective, and Doctor Doyle in the story); the romanic hero, complete with his own tragic past; and last but not least the friend who makes a mysterious appearance and turns out to be evil.

Recommended for fans of Darcy Coates.

Beatrix Green is a spiritual medium, living during Victorian England, who must prove her psychic abilities to scientist, James Walker, who has made it his mission to expose frauds. All along, Beatrix has been pretending to speak with the dead while working with clients, and now she has been called upon to perform in a very real haunted house. A gruesome murder has taken place and the owner, the very same James Walker, wants to find out the truth. This was a fast-paced, scary story written by three different authors and told from different points of view. This was a perfect story for Halloween, as it had ghosts, murder and a basement from hell. While the story was short, it did develop the characters and they were interesting. I did feel the romantic element came about too quickly and seemed a bit cliche. I would still suggest you put this book on your reading list. This was a haunting short story that wasn't afraid to be scary. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

a certainly fun spook! it's a good october read for starters with spooky stuffs, and i love the victorian england setting this book had, definitely a big fan of those things, and it's not that scary or anything horrifying but definitely a good read and would recommend it!

A fun spooky read! Great for Halloween or autumn with a cuppa tea and a warm blanket. I could see this book like a movie playing out in my head with ease.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is set in Victorian England and follows a "medium" who knows how to con people, until one day Beatrix gets asked to spend the night at the haunted Ashbury Manor.

This book will be perfect to read with Halloween. It's your typical haunted house story with a lot of romance thrown in too, but it's well-written and an easy read. The book has three authors but their styles blend very well so you don't really notice it. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the "episode" format, to me it felt quite unnatural for a book.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene sample was a solid introduction. The beginning chapters were very intriguing and I loved the Victorian England atmosphere the authors created. Beatrix Greene is characterized as a street-smart woman doing what she can to work for herself and make a living. She views her job as a medium as overall noble since she ultimately gives those who come to her grieving the closure they're looking for to move forward.

The story moves into more of an isolated creepy manor house tale where Beatrix and the other members of the group gather to contact the Lord of the manor's dead mother. From there, the tale turns into a horror novel that was quite enjoyable. There were plenty of grisly and scary moments that make this short tale a perfect Halloween read. While the multiple authors did a great job of keeping a consistent voice throughout, I do feel like there was a bit too much crammed in to be as enjoyable, particularly the romance which felt out of place. In this way I believe the authors were trying to mimic many Victorian novels of the time period; however, in such a short space it took away from the main horror action.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased opinion and an honest review (the book is due out October 28, 2020). All in all, I'd give this 3.5 stars - it's your classic haunted house story. It's a super quick read and just in time for Halloween. It contains all the elements that are necessary for a very spooky Halloween read - a haunted house, ghosts, talking to the dead, monsters, and a sketchy af basement. For being such a short read, the main characters James and Beatrix are pretty well developed. I really liked the chapters being in ‘episode’ format, like it was a tv series. Overall, the book was a bit too cutesy for me though. The romance ended up being more in the foreground than I expected. I wanted more of Stanhope being gouged in the pit and less happy feel-good moments tbh.

If you are looking for a creepy ghost story this Halloween season, but want a lighter kind of horror and maybe a little romance, THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE may be the right choice for you. The format feels a little Round Robin-esque, with three authors taking the helm and taking turns with each episode.. I am not familiar with Serial Box so this format felt strange to me and a little unnecessary. But that being said, I thought that Hawkins, Parsons, and Shecter were consistent in their styles and characterizations. I also really liked Beatrix as one of our main characters, as her profession as a charlatan medium who may actually have abilities is a fun trope that I always enjoy. I also liked that the story touches on the difficulties that women had during this time, and how Beatrix is really just doing her best to survive. While it's true that her romance with the skeptic James, who brought her to Ashbury Manor with hopes of either exposing her as a fraud or another mysterious motive, was a little quick and hard to believe... But a little bit of instalove never hurt anyone in a romance, did it? ANd I would say that this is definitely a romance as well as a Gothic haunted house story.... It does have a couple of scary moments, but is overall pretty tame so that those who are nervous about horror but like Gothic tales could probably sink their teeth into it. It's a quick read too. Certainly one that could be a nice way to pass an Autumn afternoon around Halloween.

THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE isn't reinventing the wheel, but it doesn't have to to be a fun and entertaining story. I enjoyed it for what it was!

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a quaint and gothic soiree of haunted manors, a touch of courtship, and a chill of conjured spirits.

The characters are mostly well rounded, though some feel unnecessary to the overall plot. Beatrix Greene is the most charming, with James Walker being an admirable sort. The writers meld seamlessly, and the plot stays mostly on point. There are a few moments that do not seem to be appropriate given events that preceded them, but they don't overly detract from this compact novella.

The Haunting of Beatrix Green could be read in one sitting at only 111 pages. Perfect for a chilly, fall night by the fire as leaves and branches rustle outside the window.