3 stars
A spooky tale for young horror fans. The story follows the Finn family. Having recently lost their mother, Liam and Kelly aren’t thrilled about moving to Upstate New York. Then odd things start happening around their new home and they quickly learn its more than just a fixer upper.
Some great lines and general spookiness. The book combines a lot of eerie elements of haunted house horror (Bloody Mary, mirrors, noises in the night, unexplained happenings, creepy warnings, etc.) along with trademarks of children’s adventures (absentminded parent). Not all that unique of a story but nice for young readers looking for a quick scare. Kind of wanted the elements to connect more or at least for them to be more fleshed out. There are bits and pieces but I needed it to go a bit deeper for a more haunting experience.
Interesting start to the series. Enjoyed the creepy illustrations and eerie aesthetic. Nothing too graphic or gory. Nice fit for those who enjoy dark reads, ghost stories, and general oddities.