A perfectly spooky mystery that is reminiscent of The Inheritance Games series. This book will be very popular when it hits the shelves of middle school libraries.

A spooky story about a 12 year old girl tossed into the middle a decades long family mystery. This is a middle grade level book but between the eerie, mysterious curse and our witty heroine, this is an enjoyable read for all ages! I loved how seamlessly the magical elements fit into and added to the story. It took me a couple chapters to realize the importance of the stones described at the beginning of each chapter, but once I realized, I loved how the descriptions gave a hint to what would happen in the chapter. I could see an English teacher giving a wonderful lesson with this book!

This is an exceptional story! This book can and should be read by people of all ages. I think it's written for a younger audience, but even being an adult (me!), it's very enjoyable. Garnet is a young, inquisitive character who wants to know her family. Emerald, Garnet's mother, is just trying to protect her daughter from the magic of her family. The magics in this delightful mystery is pure and from earth, wind, fire, and stones. There is evil actions and unknown powers, it's a must read. I would recommend "The Carrefour Curse" to anyone.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher to grant me an ARC.

I was lured by the promise of middle-grade fantasy with "The Haunting of Hill House for preteens". I love the series (haven't got the chance to read the book) so I was excited because of the blurb. First few pages, it felt like the typical middle grade book, confused girl with stubbornness, a mother who keeps secret as tight as possible. The more you read it, the book started to detach itself from middle grade vibe (in a good thing!)

Some parts gave me creep and chill and I had to take some hours for a break before continue the book. And I think that was really, really beautiful. It gave me the sensation that I craved when I picked up a gothic themed book, the hidden and layered meaning for the characters motivation, the secrets and curses, they were all wrapped very nicely that I cannot put this book down!

I also thoroughly enjoyed the chapter titles, the very detailed process of some important scenes, they were all so enchanting and I enjoyed every words written in the book!

In conclusion, a very strong punch! I loooove it ♡