There are no secrets.

Cordelia and her mother live in a house where there are no doors between rooms. Her mother is an evil and controlling sorceress and affects everyone around her, even the secrets people keep. She doesn’t allow Cordelia to have any friends and makes her be still and silent for hours on end. Cordelia finds a friend in her mother’s horse, Falata.
Her mother eventually moves them into a rich man’s home and her actions catch up with her while living there.
This mysticism portrayed by Cordelia’s mother in this dark fantasy is malicious in nature.
She wants power and money. The only way to get that is by her use of powerful sorcery and manipulation.

The audiobook was narrated by Eliza Foss and Jennifer Pickens. Eliza’s voice provided an even transition for her characters’ highs and lows. Jennifer’s narration gives off a fervor and intensity that the reader wouldn’t otherwise get without audio.
They both bring life to the characters and renders the reader an insight into the feelings and emotions of the character.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This was a nail-biter. I really felt for the characters and what they were being put through. Cordelia really broke my heart and I wanted to reach in and give her a hug.

Special thanks to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for the #ARC to review. Publication date is set for August 6, 2024.

I love T. Kingfisher, and this one was as delightful as I have come to expect her works to be. The characters are well written, though I found myself wishing for a little more background information on some of them. The plot was fantastic, and I was very invested in the story and outcome. The writing was lovely and added a dreamlike quality to the reading experience. This was a lovely fantasy of manners book, and if that is your jam, I cannot recommend it enough.