Beneath the Poet's House is a fun read with a gothic feel. If you love all things Edgar Allan Poe, this is the perfect book for you. I liked the first half of the book the best, the characters are great and feel real, especially the supporting ones. The main character, was a little too quick to fall into bed with the mysterious Emmit, and she lacked basic reasoning sometimes. The end of book kind of devolved into a predictable man "bad" theme taking over and becoming treacherous to the delicate and trusting woman. Meh. A familiar trope. Overall, a pretty good read.

I rather enjoyed this book. It’s not quite your average thriller and had interesting elements in it, including references to Edgar Allen Poe and his works.

I did have issues with the main characters. Saoirse made me want to shake some sense into her. She seemed incapable of looking after herself properly, or her poor cat. And honestly, she should have more understanding of red flags when they are waved in her face. However, characters in books do need to be flawed or there wouldn’t be a story.

All in all, this is a fairly entertaining book. If you can suspend your belief in reality for some of the more unbelievable parts, it’s worth a look.

I loved the mystery in this book, part of the story and the thrilling/terrifying turn near the end, but I really didn't like how long the book was (felt a bit too fleshed out) and the way Emmits character acted like a teenager (and very insecure/jealous), constantly looking for the next thrill.

Worst was the female lead Saoirse who was "so in love" that she chose not to take care of her self (taking meds etc) but also neglected her new cat Pluto who had diabetes. This part angered me the most...
All in all; 3 stars from me.

Part psychological thriller, part historical fiction a mysterious writer protagonist and found family - what a delightful and surprising combination! Perhaps the most enjoyable part of Carmen's work is the rich cast of characters she builds around Saoirse, the grieving widow who moves to a new town for a fresh start. Her new friends are funny and interesting, and help us connect with Saoirse - even when we don't know everything about her and are wondering what she may be hiding. Very well done!

Tale tell heart vibes. Honestly loved this book. I have the whole collection of Edgar Allen Poe so I couldn't pass this up. Total page turner.

In this captivating psychological suspense novel, a grieving writer named Saoirse White relocates to a historic home in Providence to overcome her writer’s block. Surrounded by an enthusiastic group of transcendentalists and a new romantic interest, she begins to rediscover her passion for writing. However, as she delves deeper into her new life, Saoirse realizes that the past she tried to escape may be haunting her more than ever. The story skillfully combines elements of history, romance, and mystery, making it a compelling read.