Review: The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright

About the Book

Outstanding Debut Novel from an Author to Watch

Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death. When her husband died two years ago, her pleas for further investigation into his suspicious death fell on deaf ears. In desperate need of a fresh start, Kaine purchases an old house sight unseen in her grandfather's Wisconsin hometown. But one look at the eerie, abandoned house immediately leaves her questioning her rash decision. And when the house's dark history comes back with a vengeance, Kaine is forced to face the terrifying realization she has nowhere left to hide.

A century earlier, the house on Foster Hill holds nothing but painful memories for Ivy Thorpe. When an unidentified woman is found dead on the property, Ivy is compelled to discover her identity. Ivy's search leads her into dangerous waters and, even as she works together with a man from her past, can she unravel the mystery before any other lives--
including her own--are lost?

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My Review

Four Stars

I've read a few books featuring dual timelines and, I've gotta say, The House on Foster Hill is the best by far! With the others, I'd find myself favoring one time period over the other. But not with this book. Both times were immensely compelling. The way they connected was fascinating.

I was completely drawn into this atmospheric tale from the very beginning and was held captive until the end. I was always eager to find out what would happen next. The mystery kept me guessing and I didn't figure it out until the reveal. This story stayed with me even when I wasn't reading it, even invading my dreams. Wright painted such a vivid picture that I could perfectly see the scene and, at times, felt as if I was right in the middle of the story with these characters.

All of the characters came to life. My favorite was probably Ivy. She was an completely unique woman who was ahead of the times and breaking boundaries in 1906 of what was proper for a young lady to do.

The House on Foster Hill was a superbly written mystery. I can't wait to see what Jaime Jo Wright will come up with next! If you're looking for a great, spooky tale, I highly recommend this novel!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

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