A review by emilyrandolph_epstein
The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

 A bit of gothic horror woven with folklore that explores the way in which family legends are warped as they're passed down through generations. I found Ellie Briar to be a likeable heroine amidst a cast of interesting a flawed characters.
I kept comparing the story in my head to the show Ghosts and the movie Encanto except with more existential dread.