I went into this, not knowing what to expect at all because I completely forgot the synopsis lol but I was so pleasantly surprised with what a weird journey it was. I would definitely recommend going in blind if possible and just enjoying the ride. I was never left too much in the dark as to what was actually going on in a way that made it un enjoyable, but there were just enough weird, twists, and turns and unsettling moments that you needed to know what was going to happen next.
I also really liked the narrator of this one!

If you love poetry, this is a great fictional story for you. The wonderful, lyrical prose makes this an enjoyable read. It's full of gothic details and an overall moody vibe. Although I wasn't sure I'd enjoy this book after the first chapter, I fell into this quite easily once Saoirse moves into this historical house and finds a séance underway in her basement! As she forms friendships in the town and explores the relationship between Whitman and Poe, we get a sense of uneasiness as to how this story will unfold. Her meeting and then budding relationship with Emmit left me frustrated with Saoirse because of all the red flags she seemed smart enough to see, but didn't. I don't want to delve too deep into this as I don't want to give too much information away. Recommend for the poetry lovers out there.

Great narration, too! I did have to speed it up to 1.75 as it was read a bit slow for me.

Thank you to Brilliance Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC - it was appreciated!

Beneath the Poet's House has all the elements that make it thrilling.

The author has a beautiful way with words. The prose is poetic and immersive, and I found myself appreciating the lyrical flow of the narrative.

The atmosphere is rich and vivid, with a sense of place that helps draw you into the world of the book. It’s clear that a lot of care went into crafting the setting.

At one point I dnf-ed it, thinking it was predictable and childish, but I have to admit that I was wrong. This was indeed a fun book (in an eerie way).

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me the chance to review the audiobook version of Beneath the Poet's House.

I don’t know much about Edgar Allan Poe and his onetime love, fellow poet Sarah Whitman, but you better believe I googled as I read, because it was so incredible and whimsical. I loved the idea of Stone Tape Theory, and Poe and Whitman’s love replaying in present time.

Beneath the Poet’s House was exactly what you’d imagine it to be. It was gothic, historic, spooky, dark, and suffocating. Incredibly well written, it kept my attention from start to finish. And that’s saying something, because I sometimes struggle with historical fiction. But historical thriller? Yeah, I’m here for that.

Overall, I really loved this. It transported me to historical Victorian homes, slick cobblestone roads, and dark green velvet. It was a much needed escape right now.

Also? The men in this story are the reason women choose the bear.