Mm this is a book that leaves me sitting in it after I finish. Musing over the story, the ending, the murder, and all the meaning woven into the story. 

This was a slow one. A book that draws you along and weaves the story around you slowly until suddenly you look up and realize you forgot where you were. The story doesn’t really pick up till halfway in, but I didn’t even notice that… the beginning is such a beautiful weaving of context and setting the stage and as Cassie settles in and gets enveloped into the housemates routine you suddenly realize you’re being settled into the flow of the book in the same way. I think this writing is more literary and it really sneaks up and makes you think as you become part of the book. 

I enjoyed puzzling my way through the story. Getting to know the characters and building a fondness and relationship with the housemates while trying to solve the murder. And even the reveal… it feels like it happens in a place far away. It’s slow and methodical and so coordinated, just like the house and all the interactions. There is no instant shattering of the moment, or a sharp awareness from the book, but rather a slow understanding as it is revealed. 

I really enjoyed it, and if you enjoy a literary book with a bit of mystery, I’d highly recommend this.