Solid book; 3 of 5 stars. I had previously read Darcy Coates’ Gravekeeper series and decided to give her one-off books a shot as well.

Addy, upon inheriting her great-aunt Edith’s house, moves to Ashburn in the small town of Ipson. She has some difficulties making friends in the neighborhood and also quickly discovers Ashburn’s haunted, murderous history. Addy believes for most of the story that it’s Edith who’s haunting the property, but it turns out the malevolent presence is Edith’s twin sister Eleanor. Edith was the only thing stopping Eleanor from rising again, and now that she’s gone Addy must take on Eleanor herself.

I found this book to be a fun, engaging read. The pacing was a little slower than what I anticipated, but it didn’t end up being a problem as the slower bits explained the history of the house, the family and the town.  Everything mentioned in the book had a purpose and was involved in the final payoff at the end. I couldn’t predict every twist, though I could predict quite a few things from even the beginning of the novel. Overall, recommend this book to anyone looking to dip a toe into the horror/haunting genre. It wasn’t too scary but also had some chilling moments. Perfect for beginners.