A review by siglerbooknook
House of Shadows by Darcy Coates

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.75

This was my second Darcy Coates read and I loved it. The best way I can describe this book is "cozy thriller". It has all the aspects of a thriller, a good ghost story, creepy problems, haunted house, a mystery, and a damsel in distress. However, so much of her character building is wholesome, sweet, and loveable that it perfectly offsets the tense moments. 
The story was set at a very quick pace and some things felt a little rushed, but I still enjoyed the plot.
The ending was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 
The mystery was just creepy enough to send a shiver up my spine, but didn't keep me awake or leave me tense when I had to put the book down.

I can't wait to read another Coates novel.