Like the gothic vibe, the magic elements and the take on the "haunted family" trope. The world-building and story were interesting, and the writing was at times atmospheric, at times too long-winded for my taste. I found myself speeding up the audiobook and checking out at times. So the whole book could have been shorter, and I think it wouldn't have taken away from the atmosphere and the vibe.

Bonus points for the feminist story and I enjoyed Asher as a morally grey protagonist, she has goals, takes action, helps those she likes and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. 
Which is why the ending irritated me so much.

Why does Asher do a complete 180 and submits to her mother, when over the whole book, she was very self-aware about their relationship and her development away from it? I understand that this happens sometimes, but in the narrative it didn't make sense and felt forced. Also, why does she leave at the end? She could have had everything she wanted right there, WITH Eli and the children, and all the people standing in her way were gone.

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The book had interesting elements, but overall it didn't hold my attention too much and the characters, including the protagonist, fell flat in the end.