And in truth, it was better than I originally expected. “House of Salt and Sorrows” falls into many genres, starting with fantasy fiction and ending in paranormal mystery and mild horror.

Between the gory visions of ghosts roaming Highmoor’s halls, and the untrustworthy suitors who lurk around every corner, Annaleigh is determined to find the source of the dark cloud that reigns over her family before it rains over her head as well. The plot trails after Annaleigh as she finds undeniably suspicious clues regarding her latest sister’s death, convincing her and her only that it was not a suicide, but a murder.Īs Annaleigh and her sisters sneak off to glamorous balls to escape the rumors of the cursed sisters of Highmoor, they encounter mysterious masked characters who distract both the characters and the reader, dragging us farther away from the serious tasks Annaleigh must face in order to find the truth. Once a beautiful mansion, it is now a haunted reminder of their past and how life will never be the same for the remaining eight. The 12 once lived in harmony within Highmoor Manor. Craig follows the story of Annaleigh and her 11 sisters, four of whom had recently died under mysterious circumstances. Summer is closer than you know, and in light of the amazing weather we’ve been having, I decided to dedicate this week’s book review to a beautifully detailed, suspenseful beach read which will have everyone itching for sun-baked sands and shimmering ball gowns.

House of salt and sorrows book review