This one is sadly going to be a DNF for me. I am obsessed with Catriona Wards newer works, and I think she is undeniably a phenomenal author. Gothic /historical fiction often doesn't work for me and I just think that's the case here. I'm sure that this book will find its audience though and I will gladly pick up all new work by Ward!

I have loved Ward's other two works so I was expecting to adore this one just as much but I simply didn't. I felt like compared to her first two this one just didn't stand out.
I will say I am not a big fan of religion in book so this very much may just be a me thing. Fhe story was a solid idea and the setting was very creepy. I just couldn't get into the story no matter how hard I tried.

Thank you to Netgalley, TorNightfire and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an advanced copy!

WOW that was good. It was slow and eerie and creepy. Gothic horror with cults!! Definitely check trigger warnings. The way the story unfolds and the mystery of it all is so unique and interesting! The cult aspect of it had me hooked from the start. Super disturbing, super creepy, I loved it. The perfect autumn read!

The narration was excellent!

Did not finish. I usually like gothic novels, but I found this one slow and hard to get into. The author is popular, so I'm sure this will appeal to some of her readers.