Emma moves into her aunt’s vacation rental in Rhode Island. She’s grieving the loss of her mother and just needs a fresh start. Shortly after moving into the house, she starts having the same nightmare every night. When she meets a stranger named Willow, she learns about another side of herself that she had been ignoring her whole life. Emma is trying to adjust to her new life while exploring the house’s dark history.
I don’t know how Renee Richardson did it, but she managed to create a haunting and spooky atmosphere while also keeping it cozy. The town and house were the perfect settings for a ghost story.
I got so attached to the characters. I wasn’t sure I liked Emma in the beginning. She grew so much throughout the story and I ended up loving her by the end. She’s actually strong, resilient, and protective of those she cares about.
Willow was my favorite. She was awkward, quirky, and witty. Some of the things she said made me laugh out loud. My favorite quote from her was “You need to go change. You look like you missed the ‘women and children first’ memo on the Titanic.” 😂
There were so many other fun characters and I loved reading all their banter. They each had their own unique tone that really added to the story. The friendship and bond between Emma, Joel, and Willow was so special.
There were plenty of surprises and twists along the way that kept me guessing. It was sad, infuriating, interesting, and heart-warming all at the same time. I hope there’s a sequel because I need to read more from these characters!