I chose to read this book because the summary made it sound unusual. I’m always on the lookout for something unique and different, and this book definitely fit the bill!
Jane lives with her brother and father (plus some staff) in a weird old house. Her mother is mostly away from home, and not allowed to interact with them when she visits. The author includes a lot of character information, especially about Jane, and I enjoyed gradually getting to know her better as I read the story. Learning more about the other major characters helped me understand them and get more invested in their relationships with Jane.
All seems fairly straightforward until Jane finds something she shouldn’t have, and some truly strange things start happening. I won’t say more about them, as I think the reader will enjoy this more if you don’t know what to expect. I loved every bit of it, and couldn’t wait to see what unusual thing would turn up next, and how it would help Jane learn more about her family and its history.
So many surprises, and unique things both large and small, combine to make this one of the most unusual and fabulous books I’ve read in a while.
Also, bonus points for Brutus, the gardener’s pet rat.
