Hester Fox is a master of authentic and engaging historical fiction. I absolutely loved The Witch of Willow Hall that came out last year, so much that it became my favorite historical fiction book. I'm pleased to say that The Widow of Pale Harbor is not far behind it! I devoured this book in two sittings, the sittings consisting of fighting off goosebumps, swooning and shipping the romance, and nail biting. The perfectly-paced plot continued to thicken with plot twists and a beautiful romance, and I couldn't have asked for a better autumn book.
The characters were so rich in this story. All of them fascinated me, especially Helen. Every single character jumped off the page, not being confined to words or the plot. They each had their own life outside and inside the plot, and I loved learning more about them, especially their pasts and the psychology behind their actions.
I have a few other details that I loved in this story. I really enjoyed all the Poe references and even the plot surrounding Poe's stories. It added so much depth and creepiness. I also loved the transcendentalism references that made this book seem authentic. And it had a lighthouse. Hester Fox must know that lighthouses are my weakness.
If you're looking for a book that will put you in the autumn mood, don't hesitate to pick this one up. It's a perfect balance of creepy, history, romance, and mystery. I'm already looking forward to Hester Fox's next book.
Writing Aesthetic/Style: 5
Plot/Movement: 5
Character Development: 5
Overall: 5
Thank you to Graydon House (and especially Lisa Wray) for the ARC and for having me be a part of the blog tour! This book will be released on September 17, 2019.
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