Thank you to this book for curing a very intense reading slump! From the first page I was grabbed by this story and stayed there - immediately there is such a strong sense of atmosphere and tension. There were a few different mysteries woven into each other and all with plenty of twists that I never saw coming. Readers who enjoyed Morgan’s debut will definitely love this one too!

Thank you so much to Kensington Publishing for this eARC!

When Edie learns that she has inherited a grand castle in Scotland, from a family she never knew existed, her teenage daughter Neve leaves her no choice but to go and investigate her new property. The castle is rumored to be incredibly haunted, plagued by a curse revolving around an eccentric family and a mysterious stolen diamond. Edie's skepticism is quickly challenged when they arrive at the castle, and with the help of her daughter, she begins to unearth the secrets of the castle and her family.

I truly cannot say enough good things about this book, I absolutely loved it. As always, Shannon Morgan provides a fantastic look into mental health and generational trauma. Her portrayal of autism and the tragic history of treatment that the condition has is heartbreaking, both in the character itself and the knowledge that the character's struggles were once the reality for many. She also captured the many facets of generational trauma and how it tends to affect each member of the family differently. This can be seen both in the relationship between Edie and Neve, and the relationship from Edie's various family members in the past.

Not only did I enjoy the underlying themes and take on mental health, but I absolutely adored the worldbuilding that Morgan gave this book. The legends surrounding the lake and the island were fascinating, and it really helped pull me into the story from the start. The imagery was so vivid! She also managed to include moments of humor that not only broke the tension and unease of the atmosphere for a moment, but also added to the history and lore. There were also some fantastic plot twists that I truly did not see coming. It was incredibly well written all around. I legitimately cannot find one aspect of the story that I didn't absolutely love.

I will be recommending this to anyone that will listen, and I cannot wait until I can add this to my bookshelf!

I think that this was like the perfect spooky ghost story. This definitely hit everything on my list of things I want in a book.

I appreciate having had an opportunity to read and review this book. The appeal of this particular book was not evident to me, and if I cannot file a generally positive review I prefer simply to advise the publisher to that effect and file no review at all.

Ever have a fantasy of finding out a long-lost relative has died and left you everything? Well, that’s what happens to Edwina and her teenage daughter - she finds out she has inherited a castle and all its land from a relative she’s never even heard of. The catch? It’s full of ghosts. This was a wonderful book with a unique plot and it held my interest. I would recommend it for anyone who loves mysteries, ghost stories, and a gothic atmosphere. I’ll recommend at publication. Thanks for the opportunity to read!