*Thank you LJ Thomas for the copy for an honest review!*

This had me at Bluebeard retelling. As it is a lesser known fairytale, I personally have not seen many retellings, though I have always thought it would be an interesting one to be re-told. Although it is one of the darker fairytales, it is pretty perfect for reading during spooky season!

I enjoyed the style, written as diary entries from our main character, Anne, Bluebeard's own personal writings, and the occasional letter written by Leisl. The pacing was done really well and kept me interested all the way through. There were moments of unease that seeped through the page, and the high stakes towards the end of the story were palpable. It was very well thought out, and just enough detail was given throughout the story. The characters were all interesting, and the relationship between Anne and Leisl was believable and sweet.

I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys fairytale retellings, a bit of a spook factor, and a bond between two sisters that is unshakable.