This book had the perfect creepy vibes mixed with historical fiction and it was very well done. The character growth was very well done. The writing style was right up my alley and this book wasn’t TOO spooky for me which was a plus.

The Third Wife of Faraday House Review

I had such high hopes for this novel.
The good with some bad: it was an enjoyable read for what it was but with a few too many drawn-out moments. The concept of Captain Graves's second wife being alive when Emeline arrives at Faraday House was good. I enjoyed and wanted more from their growing friendship. I could feel that kinship wanting to flourish but it fell flat. They were strangers and then suddenly best friends. Yes, they overcame something together but I wanted to see more of those connecting moments.
Captain Graves was spoken of as a man with a bad temper and very quick to react but we were barely shown these moments.
The relationship with the Reverend Pellerine was very obvious and I saw it coming relationship. However, again the moments were lacking. There were too few scenes with them conversing and building the foundations. There was a lack of chemistry.
The plot twists felt forced in trying to keep the reader guessing, too many options were put in. Then it was too quickly and cleanly revealed. It was also very predictable and the characters weren’t all that like-able.
I enjoyed the character development Emeline went through but I wish there were more moments of self-confidence. I know she was always told by Mrs. Shackleton that Emeline’s beauty was her only asset but there were moments of a brilliant mind but again it fell short. She was naive for a young woman who should have been more aware of the ways of the world. Especially with someone like Mrs. Shackleton as a guardian.

Lastly, for a gothic-styled novel, I didn’t feel a sense of that darkness. I didn’t get a suspenseful feeling or fear for our characters. The Faraday House had its own secrets and those were barely explored. I wanted to see its own personality grow just as much as I wanted Emeline to be a confident witty young woman that I felt she could and should be.

Thank NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my personal thoughts and opinions.

Thank you very much to William Morrow and NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy of The Third Wife of Faraday House by B.R. Myers. When I first read the description for the book, I was immediately intrigued and it was a very enjoyable read.

The Third Wife of Faraday House follows Emeline Fitzpatrick who's at the age where her guardians are beginning to line up suitors for her. But Emeline can't think of anything worse than staying in Halifax and marrying some guy she's not interested in. Frederick is a handsome lieutenant of the British Navy, and he and Emeline are in love with each other. But when they're caught kissing, without being properly engaged, they're caught in a scandal. To save face, her guardians arrange an engagement for her to Captain Graves, a wealthy and mysterious man who's already had two wives die tragically. When Emeline arrives to his estate she finds that the captain's second wife is still alive, and that there's something tragically wrong happening at his Faraday House. Can Emeline solve the mystery of what's happening on the island without risking her life?

The characters in this book were pretty good, and relatable even though the book takes place in the early 1800s. I thought that the way Emeline handled everything, from her first love with Frederick to her scandal to solving the mystery at Faraday, was written in a way that I could see myself making the same decisions that she was. Emeline was a bit naive but we can see her evolve throughout the story as she matures from her experiences and trauma. Captain Graves was an interesting character, but I wish we saw more of him. Although he's one of the main characters, we didn't see much from him and there was very little interaction between him and Emeline. I did like Reverand Pellerine's character, however. But once again, I wish there was more interaction between him and Emeline, especially since *spoiler* he's the love interest.

The story of this book was really good. It had been a while since I read a historical fiction story, and the gothic theme made this one very special. The author did a great job of writing in a chilling and haunting style. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading this.

Overall, a great gothic mystery read.

This was a totally new genre for me! My first gothic novel ever - I was hooked. I loved the darkness and the mystery of it.

This definitely had a creepy vibe, just the right amount of romance while maintains a chilly, suspense feel.

I thought the character development of Emeline through the book was written very well.

I’ll be sharing this on my other social media platforms for sure (and I’ll be looking for more from the author)!

The Third Wife of Faraday House is a gothic suspense novel with some paranormal twists and romance in the mix..Emeline awaits a letter from her secret love Lieutenant Frederick Fletcher but her guardian Mrs.Shackleton has other ideas for her future.She has in mind a twice widowed retired shipping merchant who lives on an island in an estate called Faraday House..Emeline arrives on the island and the suspense begins.Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow Harper Collins for allowing me to read this exciting ARC!

This was an atmospheric and gothic historical fiction that included the paranormal to uncover the mysteries behind the curses that plague the island.

The main character seemed both immature yet overly mature depending on the situation at times, Especially at the beginning. That said, As the book progressed you could track her growth, which made it more enjoyable.

The last bit tied up the loose ends almost too well- which felt a little off from the rest of the book. But otherwise I really enjoyed the journey as I read along.

fun gothic book with deep mystery and heartfelt romance. intereestingly done. would recommend this charming arc.

First thank you netgally for allowing me the opportunity of reading this arc, all I can say is wow. This story was dark and chilling with a little bit of a mystery thrown in. It gave me Jane Eyre and Rebecca vibes. I loved it.

I love gothic stories and this did not disappoint. Equal parts spooky and hilarious. Emeline is a naive young woman who finds herself at Faraday House after disappointing her guardians only to realize her predecessor (her fiance's second wife) isn't quite dead yet. The spookiness worked (some very creepy scenes) as did some of the hilarity of Emeline's naiveté. The one aspect that didn't work for me as well was the romance, but that hardly took away from the rest of the book. Highly recommend to all fans of modern gothic literature.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review The Third Wife of Faraday House in exchange for my honest review. I am giving this book 4⭐️.

This book reminded me of Rebecca crossed with Crimson Peak. It felt like it was going to verge into Gaslight territory, but never actually did.

If you enjoy gothic novels about a woman in distress in a new environment such as a possibly haunted house then this is a book you will probably enjoy.

I really like this authors style of writing, I enjoyed their first book quite a bit as well. One of my favorite parts about this book is how it played with the expectations of “third wife what has this overbearing husband character been doing to these poor women?”

I liked the main character and her development from wistful dreamer to I can survive on my own and I feel like the ending of this book was well deserved for her. I was a smidge disappointed by the reveal of who the villain of the book actually was, but at least it wasn’t who most readers will probably think it would be.

I will absolutely post about this book on my social media (TikTok and YouTube) closer to its release date in August and will probably add a copy of this book to my home library.

“At Faraday House, the wives always die young”

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! A dark, gothic, suspenseful read! I truly enjoyed the story of Emeline and her time at Faraday House and the journey her character went through from start to finish.
While the beginning was a bit slow, a chapter or so in, I couldn’t put the book down. I found myself contemplating different possible scenarios for various questions I had throughout the book - I was completely surprised at the end! Would absolutely recommend and cannot wait to read another from B.R. Myers!
Thank you to Netgalley and for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ahh, it was okay, I think I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but it wasn't ultimately as memorable as A Deadly Splendor was.

4/5 stars
No Spice
- haunted house, Crimson Peak vibes
- beautifully written
- great pace
- 1800's timeline
- slow burn, slight touches romance

Thank you to BR Meyers, William Morrow, and NetGalley for an ARC e-copy of this fabulous book.

Emeline Fitzpatrick is a naive and beautiful young woman hopelessly in love with a Naval officer while living in her guardian's home. They wish her to marry, soon, and find her Captain Graves, a wealthy stranger who lives on an island far from home. Her infatuation with the Naval officer is unrequited, and in an attempt to woo him back, she accepts the Captain's proposal, arriving on the island and faced with a dark and foreboding manor and his second wife still alive but dying. While there, she is haunted by not only the ghosts and odd inhabitants of the island, but also in her own past alongside a handsome Reverand.

This was a really fun, exciting read. I loved that it was such a nod to the classics, without significant gore terrifying images. I devoured this story and did not see that ending coming! I loved Emeline's personal growth and story and enjoyed her romance with the Reverand. Can we also mention how Moses (the dog) definitely stole the show here? What a hero!

A Gothic mystery/romance (romystery? mysterance?) read. The story moves at a nice pace, the characters are okay, and the plot is fine. An average read for me. I do like the cover.

Thank you to William Morris and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

(3.75 rounded up to 4)

The summary of this book gave me Daphne Du Maurier vibes right off the bat. A gothic mansion secluded when the tide comes in and wives dying under suspicious circumstances? Yes, please!

Fearing she’s on the verge of a scandal, Emeline is sent away by her guardians to wed the twice-widowed Captain Graves. Though reluctant, she devises a plan to leave Halifax for good to be with her true love Frederick, a lieutenant in the Navy. Captain Graves’ private peninsula will be the perfect place to watch and wait for Frederick’s ship.

To her surprise, she arrives at the mansion to discover that the second Mrs. Graves has not yet passed, nor is she ailing from what she’d been told. She’s relieved to have some more time to wait for her rescue but soon grows suspicious of Georgina’s illness and wonders if she’s in danger herself.

The tone of this book lies somewhere between gothic and cozy mystery. Emeline’s personality grated on me, though still found her likable. That’s pretty much how I feel about the book as a whole. I liked a lot of it and had an enjoyable time reading it, but what I enjoyed didn’t fully make up for where it lacked. There was not a lot of characterization, in turn, Emeline’s relationships with the other characters fell flat. I was particularly confused by the ending. She sets out a plan for her future in one scene and then abandons it in the next with no further reference. The element of romance also felt forced. The mystery was intriguing enough that love interests did more interrupting than building upon the plot.

My issues aside, I did have a good time reading and often lost track of time when I picked it up. I’m not a fan of supernatural elements in books, but for some reason, I didn’t mind it so much in the context of this plot. I’m curious to read more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with a free digital ARC of the book!

a gothic boo that will leave you on the edge of your seat. this book isn’t like any other gothic book i’ve read

This was my first book by B.R Myers and I was hooked! I immediately started looking for all of her books to read to see if they would stand up to this one. Happy to say that I haven’t been disappointed yet! She’s great with including mystery, suspense and drama with a little romance mixed in!


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This was truly an ode to gothic literature and for fans of that it will not disappoint. The premise was interesting and well thought out. There were a few bits that felt discarded for convenience, such as the previous male interest, but it didn't take away from the overall plot.

While the gothic elements of this book are absolutely fantastic, towards the second half of the book it really started to lose me, Emeline was such a hollow character and did not truly develop as the story moved on. It had all the right chilling elements but it just didn't come together in a way that kept me enthralled.

The beginning and the second half was better but there were several times during this book that I just wasn't interested. It was supposed to be a Gothic romance/mystery. I just didn't see the romance or the mystery. Parts were good but I would have liked more development of the main character and the romance.