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A review by theengineerisreading
Finch House by Ciera Burch
4.0
This spooky middle grade novel is Ciera Burch's debut with Simon Kids and I'm grateful for the wonderful Simon team for sending an ARC my way.
Out September 5, 2023
THOUGHTS
This is an easy read that fits the pitch Encanto meets Coraline - you have this creepy historical house that is rumored to be taking kids through time + paired with the curiosity of eleven-year-old Micah = a spectacular (mis) adventure that encompasses time and place that ties Micah's present with the past.
Finch House started by giving a picture of how Micah lives in the present then gave a glimpse of how people from Micah's past strived and this was such an excellent parallel showing how change is essential in this fast-paced life.
The point of view may be coming from an eleven-year-old but there are lessons that you can pick up from this book such as people's mindset when it comes to change and how trauma transcends generation.
Love, family ties, forgiveness and acceptance are also included in this book's central theme. I like how Micah never gave up all throughout this book - such a brave soul.
Overall, this is a surprising middle grade novel that I enjoyed and I highly recommend if you like Coraline, Mexican Gothic, or The Taking of Jake Livingston.
Rating: 4stars
Out September 5, 2023
THOUGHTS
This is an easy read that fits the pitch Encanto meets Coraline - you have this creepy historical house that is rumored to be taking kids through time + paired with the curiosity of eleven-year-old Micah = a spectacular (mis) adventure that encompasses time and place that ties Micah's present with the past.
Finch House started by giving a picture of how Micah lives in the present then gave a glimpse of how people from Micah's past strived and this was such an excellent parallel showing how change is essential in this fast-paced life.
The point of view may be coming from an eleven-year-old but there are lessons that you can pick up from this book such as people's mindset when it comes to change and how trauma transcends generation.
Love, family ties, forgiveness and acceptance are also included in this book's central theme. I like how Micah never gave up all throughout this book - such a brave soul.
Overall, this is a surprising middle grade novel that I enjoyed and I highly recommend if you like Coraline, Mexican Gothic, or The Taking of Jake Livingston.
Rating: 4stars