Serpent of the Bells

by Susan Stradiotto

Some curses are meant to be broken. Others demand heart, sacrifice, and blood.
Lila Halloway has lived in silence her entire life, tending to the abandoned cliffside manor. In Ravenwood Manor, the quiet is absolute. No voices, no music, no sound. Except for the toll of the iron bell in Ravenwood’s tower, an ominous chime that haunts the estate and the small town at the foot of the hill. But when Arthur Ashcroft arrives to claim his inheritance, his voice shatters the quiet . . . and long-buried shadows stir.
Arthur’s presence disturbs hidden secrets. The house awakens, the past stirring beneath its foundation. Together, Arthur and Lila uncover a trail of forgotten letters, cursed heirlooms, and a love story bleeding with madness. As they piece together bits of truth, they must face the ghost that suffocates Ravenwood—and the cruel price of unrequited love.
Bound by family secrets older than the silence itself, Lila and Arthur must expose the sins that doomed Ravenwood. If they fail, the curse will bleed life from them, from love, and from the town itself, until nothing remains.
This haunting Gothic romance is perfect for fans of Erin Craig's House of Salt and Sorrows.
Download now and lose yourself in eleven reimagined Edgar Allan Poe classics, each atmospheric and crammed with haunting romantic tension!

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2025

About the author

Susan Stradiotto is passionate about the written word, whether it is in her own writing or her editing practice. She is a fan of well-told stories. Susan is always searching for unique voices and stories that tell a truth. As Neil Gaiman said in his master class, “Write the truest story you can.” She believes that is what makes a story sing.

Susan is an author of fantasy and romance and has professional editorial experience with genres such as romance, memoir, mystery/thriller, cozy mystery, fantasy, and women’s fiction. She attended Capella University for her BS in Information Technology and the University of Chicago’s Graham School for her professional editing certification. She lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, a hoard of Bernese Mountain Dogs, and one Miniature Dachshund.

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Write-In-Progress
A serial novel based on George MacDonald’s 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠: 𝐴 𝐹𝑎𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛.

Reviews

[TaniaRina Valdespino · Rating 4 out of 5]

[related to the author’s tale ‘Lament of Salt and Stone’ in the “Enchanted Caves” anthology]

A high tower, once a beacon of safety, tolls death & destruction in ‘a place with more history hidden than visible’.
A tale of betrayal manifested in deafening crashes and clanks of reverberating iron, crying out in pain from the depths of an injured soul, beckoning to the living for revenge and redemption.

Bells carry various meanings, some of which resonate deep within our soul.
*We often look forward to ringing clocks heralding the rise & shine of a brand-new day, the jingle of a potential customer entering the shoppe door, clinking of finger tambourines of the folk dancers, tinkling chimes wafted by gentle winds, beckoning of the school-bell to signal the end of day and the beginning of that afternoon’s adventures, a ring at the door to let us know company has arrived for a cuppa or a good meal.
*We’re startled by the jar and jolt of siren-clamors that cry for help when emergencies occur; we’re saddened by the pealing dirge of a mournful death knoll. Bells can torment us with their harshness, volume, timing, keening, weeping…their resonance vibrating in our very bones and driving us to madness. While bells are a useful communication tool well-understood by the masses, ‘sometimes, there is value in silence’.

Fave phrase:
‘my personal dose of nightshade’

Fave line:
‘Bells crafted one-by-one over an open flame sing a song of love and horror, and when used correctly, they can breathe life into the most tortured souls.’

I SOOOO want to live in a fairy-tale cottage with a ghost that’d fix my favorite cocktail du jour after a long day’s work!


I'll be brushing up on my Poe as I await the rest of this multi-author collection:
Echoes of the Oval Portrait (#2) - Meadoe
Temptation of a Haunted Heart (#3) - Sophia-Rose Johnson
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts (#4) - Sara Sines
Serenade of the Spectral Heart (#5) - Stephanie B. Whitfield
House of Hollow Graves (#6) - Mackenzie Kate
Beneath the House of Usher (#7) - Airicka Phoenix
Whispers from the Abyss (#8) - M.S. Weaver
Shadows of the Raven's Wing (#9) - K. Rose
Silence of the Damned (#10) - Elise Knight
Ballad of the Broken Mirror (#11) - Hayley Whitely

[Jayme Ball · Rating 4 out of 5]

First installment in an anthology of 12 gothic romance poe-inspired novels.

The Ravenwood Manor sits on a cliffside by the Pacific ocean. It has a bell tower with no doors to enter it housing a bell that produces the only sound heard within the town. Lila and her mother take care of the Manor that remains empty for many years until one day a man shows up that claims inheritance. His appearance beings a host of unusual and sinister occurrences that expose mysteries of the past.

I absolutely loved the details of this story! The concept of a town that is cursed without sound but our main character, Lila, dances ballet. Arthur comes to town and he can speak but he cannot hear and he's a bell maker. The book is both mysterious and magical. There is a general sinister mood but there are moments that shine with hope.

The relationship is cat and mouse... push and pull... run and hunt. It's intense immediately but I didn't mind it as it felt more fated. Arthur is intense, broody, and dark. Lila is innocent but strong-willed. I love the balance between them and the tension... the depth of their connection.

"Arthur’s nearness is overwhelming, but his distance is devastating."

"He is my lighthouse, the reason I’ll find my way home."

I had no expectations going into this and was thrilled with my experience. There are some open door spice scenes but it adds to the depth of the story, of the relationship.

I'm grateful for the eARC and these thoughts are my own.

[Kisha Reinmiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review — thank you to the publisher for the opportunity!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (rounded up because I can’t stop thinking about it)

There’s something deliciously fresh about a book that takes the classic “beast within” trope and throws the wolf/lion clichés out the window. Instead… we get a serpent. A coiled, eerie, living-in-your-ribs kind of serpent. It felt so unique and set the tone perfectly for the story’s creeping dread.

If you’re into Haunting of Hill House vibes, buckle up. This has that same spooky, atmospheric tension—the kind where the silence feels louder than any scream. It’s a modern setting, sure, but wrapped in this beautifully gothic cloak that makes every page feel dusky and haunted.

And can we talk about the bells? The way emotions are described through their sound? The fact that our MMC is a bell maker (an actual lost art!) felt like such an unexpected and gorgeous touch. It gave the entire story a sensory layer that I don’t think I’ve ever experienced before.

Add in the disability rep—a deaf male main character handled with nuance and care—and I was fully sold.

If you loved Gothikana but wanted something a little more refined, a little moodier, a little more salt-in-the-air small coastal town instead of dark academia… this is it. Truly.

A haunting, romantic, eerie little gem that lingered long after I finished.

[Amanda McKee · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful book full of mystery and hauntings. the story makes you wish you were there to see the views and hear the sounds.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the mood for a dark, broody, mysterious Gothic romance? You are going to eat this book up! Serpent of the Bells is inspired by The Bells by Edgar Allen Poe, so if you're like me and love a little bit of spooky all year round, you've found your next read. It plays on themes of sound, bells, isolation, and curses all over a dark background of a very interesting family and town. If you like a romance that takes a backseat so the plot can shine, you've found your next read. This is also the first in a series of Poe inspired Gothic romances, so buckle up because there is more to come!
ARC Review

[Meadoe Hora · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great start to the series! I loved the unique concept of the silent town and all the gothic vibes. It's dark and atmospheric and kept me guessing until the end.

[Erica L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will write review shortly… but I.Am.Obsessed.

This book was everything and more. From the thrill of Ravenwood, to Arthur & Lila, Eleanore & Edgar… this book hit every great story point it possibly could have.

I wasn’t sure what to expect jumping into this. I signed on as an arc reader (sorry my review is late!) and I couldn’t have been more enamored by this story. It was beautiful. It gave me goosebumps. It had be questioning who I actually was rooting for. Above all - it ended perfectly.

Add in the push/pull dynamic of Lila and Arthur.. I was screaming every time he would chase her. The authors writing so eloquently creates not only a story but images in my mind. I look forward to the rest of this series!

[Beba Andric · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts off intriguing and it just adds the intrigue the more I read. Gosh, talk about explosive! That's how Lila feels, like a grenade has been thrust at her, when a stranger suddenly appears at her front door. Not her property, but very much her home, her mother and she are caretakers of the abandoned mansion. Stranger promptly tell her the property belongs to him, TELLS her! Throwing her into a tailspin, because, well, she quickly informs him, "there is only quiet for those of us who live in Siletz." No words. No sounds. Only silence. The only thing she and they can hear is the bell, taunting them. A bell that reeks ominous, betrayal, danger, oppression, tragedy. IT emits a sound, they, the residents, can't. Then Arthur Ashcroft arrives with a voice....a voice Lila can hear, no wonder Lila feels as through shrapnel has littered her body. It's an... affiliation on the residents, they don't hear a sound. Caused by a massive curse, years ago. The townspeople can't hear, they can't talk, Arthur Ashcroft can talk but he can't hear...an illness at the tender age of 11 put paid to that. Just this introduction and first few chapters had my complete attention and compulsion to find out more. But I was literally stunned at where the story went, how it twisted on itself, just like a serpent (see what I did there?😜)

Arthur's arrival heralds strange things, mysterious things. And the strangest are the feelings he evokes in Lila and she in him. Polar opposites attract... and that's precisely what happens to Arthur and Lila, but Arthur nurses a secret he dare not disclose. The author kept the what firmly concealed, alluding to a darkness within and golly was I desperate to find out what! I needed to know why he was so afraid of himself. The author shows exquisitely how they beckon and repel one another, to no avail, it's stronger than they are, even as they try to shy away from it, it caught them good and solid. I loved these 2 characters, I loved how true they were to themselves, how they tried to resist and how they came together. The author immaculately set them up to show every flaw, every scar, every fear, and when she brought them together, it was like a symphony! Beautiful to behold and see. Visually, emotionally, I was with them in every doubt, confusion and uncertainty. The conviction they both had to get to the bottom of what was happening to them, to the town, to the manor, geez, I could barely contain myself. The romance was slowly brought to fruition and when it did, it was outstandingly hot. I just fell in love with them, I desperately wanted them to be "ok". The author took me through hoops but when she delivered, I was elated.

Though no sound is emitted, this book is loud, and clear, and the words resonate, not just the jarring sound of the bell... things that make no sense, yet bring from questions that need answering. For Lila. For Arthur. The hold Ravenwood has on them is like a vice, compounded by a journal which seems to appear and disappear at will, a locket that has more questions than answers, secrets that scream louder than the peal of the bell, and the mystery shrouding, well, everything, sets in motion an urge to uncover the truth. Lila acknowledges it by saying "It feels like Ravenwood has woven its secrets around us. Entombed us like that poor soul in Poe’s Tell-Tale Heart." What they uncover is even more disturbing than they could have imagined. More than I could have imagined. Ms Stadiotto sure knows exactly what she's doing, as though she has a finger to my pulse, when it pounded too fast, she retreated, slightly, for me to collect myself but those last chapters, no saving my pulse, it throbbed from the adrenaline!

This tale is haunting, and not only in the ghostly things, which was darn right scary as heck, the mystery is thrillingly haunting, the house itself is haunting, the past is haunting, the musings of Lila and Arthur are haunting, their discovery even more so. I was floored many a time by the direction the book took, I had no clue what or where it was going next but, my word, I had struggles catching my breath from the intensity! It wound me tighter than a wound clock, I was ready to snap! What an emotional ride! And what an unusual tale! With the heightened tension throughout, I hardly blinked until I finished it. Thank the stars Ms Stadiotto took me off the heart pounding action, gliding me in to a beautiful, heartening HEA.

[Ilona Nurmela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, now - if you love slow burn Gothic ghost stories - with spice!! - and Poe retellings, then this might be up your alley. But don’t take my word for it, read it yourself.

Lila is a caretaker’s daughter at Ravenwood manor who treats the place like her own (coz it’s the only home she’s ever known) - until the heir arrives. Enter Arthur, vroken by recent (and not so recent) loss, moves into the manor and starts obsessing over Lila almost immediately.

It took me forever to read this book - I kept picking it up and putting it down. Wrong mood ( bit maudlin, this). Too slow a start (I prefer action-packed starts). Fascinatingly diverse (ASL and deaf and temporarily mute characters). For me, the story kicked in about page 100.

What I liked:
- the nod to Poe and his obsession with Elenor (or Lenore)
- the fact that this story was a continuation of an earlier short ghost story about Ravenwood manor I’ve read by the same author about the stonemason who built the belltower and his wife;
- the portrayal of a disabled couple - Arthur was deaf while Lila was unable to speak; so kudos for #diverse vibes;
- the fact that the curse extended to all families involved not just to the descendants of the main villains;
- the fact that Edgar (namesake, but cool link to Poe) was painted a villain - for a change;
- loved the drama-mama ending;
- loved that Lila was a ballerina & the entire idea of silent ballet and people coming from everywhere to that town to see her silent performances - I’d go, too.

What I didn’t like:
- the too slow burn development caused me to lose interest - the book only picked up on action (no, not the bedroom tango kind) mid-way;
- the maudlin style of writing - while appropriate for the genre, it just wasn’t for me - add the spice and…if I hadn’t promised to leave a review for this ARC, I would have DNFd the book;
- Yes, the spice (with naming of body parts and all) - call me a prude, why dontcha but I’m more of a Wednesday clean dark Gothic aficionado, so…this wasn’t that;
- the relationship dynamic - obsessive men are not my favourite to begin with; and here, Arthur was the reluctant brooding type (again, not my favourite); his obsession and claiming of Lila was creepy & too sudden for me - I’m writing it off as the sentient house was driving them into each other’s arms to break the curse as then it works, but still brrr….

To sum up - if creepy slow burn turned spicy Gothic with curses brought about by a mistress obsessing over a philandering man is your thing, then dive in. If you want clean Gothic and no cheating and no spice - this is not for you.

[The Book Dragon's Hoard by A.V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the Poe vibes in this fantastic dark tale. It's magical realism at its best!

For more than twenty years, the village of Siletz has lived in silence. A soundlessness forced on them by the ominous bells of Ravenwood, the local gothic manor that has been a place of death and decay for many years, even before the silence decended on the town. Lila, who grew up shrouded in the silence and finds her release in dance, together with Arthur, the new owner of the manor, delves into the secrets, uncovering the mysteries, and ultimately confronts the serpent of the bells. It's a fantastic creepy mystery with an added ghost story element.

But this story is so much more. Once you start peeling back the layers, there is more and more to uncover. It's a story about dark desires. It's a story about choices. It's also a story about the deep-rooted damage neglect can foster, like mould steadily growing in the dark and damp. This is also a story about how people are silenced by their own choices or those of others. It's also a fascinating exploration about the damage a reckless pursuit of power entails. At its core, this is an intense, gothic love story that reminded me in many ways of Brontë's Wuthering Heights.

Once again, this truly fantastic author has blown me away with the visceral intensity of her prose. I can't wait to see what more she writes!

[Lilith's_Library_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Dark, Mysterious, and Unforgettable” 🐍🌑💫

Serpent of the Bells by Susan Stradiotto is a dark, atmospheric fantasy romance that pulls you into a world full of danger, secrets, and unexpected connections. Stradiotto’s writing is rich and immersive, painting a setting that feels both magical and ominous, with tension simmering beneath every interaction.

The characters are compelling, morally gray, and full of depth. The romance is slow-burning, with enough chemistry and intrigue to keep you hooked, while the plot twists keep you guessing until the very end. It’s dark, it’s moody, and it has just the right touch of bittersweet emotion.

The story occasionally felt dense, and a few world-building details could have been clarified sooner, but overall, it’s a gripping, immersive read that fantasy and dark romance lovers will enjoy.

✨ Tropes you’ll love:
🐍 Dark, brooding love interest
💀 Forbidden romance
🌌 Magical secrets & prophecies
💔 Slow-burn romance
⚔️ Dangerous quests & betrayals
🌹 Tension-filled enemies-to-lovers vibes
🖤 Hidden pasts and moral gray choices

Serpent of the Bells is a dark, enchanting tale for readers who love romantic tension wrapped in mystery, magic, and danger. It’s a beautifully layered story that leaves you eager for more. 🌑✨

[Chaos · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We exchange glances, but we’re both ensnared. As though the house itself has cast its snare, the darkness lures us inside to face the secrets Ravenwood keeps entombed."

Going into this book, I knew nothing. I didn't bother to read the synopsis or look deeper into it. The cover was all I needed. I don't know if it was my lack of knowledge but I enjoyed the creepiness and terrifying atmosphere the author created. Lila and Arthur were not the most likeable characters but their stories were intense and full of mystery. I kind of figured things out at the halfway point but there were still so many things left in the dark. The creep factor is there and it gets creepier as you start unraveling the mystery.

While the atmosphere is perfection, I loved the forgiveness aspect and life lessons. One, you cannot treat someone like an object and expect devotion forever. Two, nothing is scarier than a woman scorned. And three, forgiveness is a choice that can set you free.

“There is always a choice, Elenore,” I say softly. “Forgiveness won’t erase your pain, but it can free you from this eternal torment.”

Well written creepy story. I cant wait to see what the next one will be like. Im loving this series.

[Charlys Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Serpent of the Bells is a quiet, aching kind of gothic romantasy that seeps under your skin rather than rushing in. The atmosphere is heavy with silence, grief, and things left unsaid. Ravenwood Manor feels alive in the way only truly haunted houses do, and the iron bell becomes a constant reminder that this story is as much about memory and punishment as it is about love.

Lila and Arthur are beautifully restrained characters. Their connection builds slowly, shaped by isolation, secrets, and a shared sense of being bound to something bigger than themselves. The romance is doomed in that deliciously painful gothic way, where every moment of tenderness feels borrowed. I loved how the story unfolds through letters, heirlooms, and ghosts that are driven by unresolved longing rather than cheap scares.

This is a gothic romance for readers who crave mood, tragedy, and morally gray choices. It is soft spoken but devastating, steeped in cursed legacy and unrequited love that refuses to rest. If you love haunted houses, slow burn tension, and stories that feel like a bell tolling long after the final page, this one belongs on your shelf.

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚🩷 ARC Thoughts and First Impressions 🩷📚

🖤🏚️ Gothic manor? ✔️
Cursed secrets? ✔️
Romance that sneaks up on you like a shadow? ✔️✔️

Lila is the definition of quiet badass energy 🌙✨ She spends her days surrounded by dusty halls and eerie silence—but don’t let that fool you, she’s got fire under that calm exterior 🔥

Enter Arthur: loud, charming, and 100% trouble with a capital T 😏💥 One minute he’s a polite stranger, the next he’s dismantling everything Lila thought she controlled. The sparks? Let’s just say… the manor might need a fire extinguisher 🫠💞

And the chaos! Ghostly whispers, family secrets, cursed heirlooms, letters dripping with scandal and heartbreak… it’s like the house itself is playing a twisted game with them 👻💌

The tension is delicious—every page had me biting my nails, gasping, and giggling at their awkward banter 😍💬 It’s dark, it’s swoony, it’s messy, and I LOVED it.

If you adore gothic romance with all the drama, mysterious twists, and a slow-burn romance that makes you scream internally while swooning externally… this one’s for you 🕯️🩷

[Donna White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stradiotto did a fantastic job creating a macabre estate overlooking the chilly ocean in the Pacific Northwest. She constructed a world of mute townsfolk and a deaf sole heir. The author chose a seamless way for the characters to communicate which I thought was clever. It's evident she did research into the different materials for creating bells and she described ballet with ease: key activities to the plot. My favorite part was the Poe style homages and other Easter eggs she sprinkled throughout the chapters. That game keeps the scare factor in check. There is obsessive love. I'm not a fan of that, so I skipped those parts. I did love the history of 1800's secret society with touches of paranormal miasma and dread. Family lineage and a bell that sounds on it's own come together with the cold grayness of a long buried curse. It's a gripping story that Stradiotto teases out one slow morsel at a time. Giving readers a chance to wonder about what's really creeping around the edges.

[Adrianna Heaney-velu · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Serpent of the Bells,” by Susan Stradiotto

I really liked this book. I thought the plot was super unique of the native town people all being deaf and mute mixed in with the heavy ballet theme of the people in the town to create the revenue for the continued existence of everyone. I liked the plot part of the FMC being a caretaker and daughter of the other caretaker of the mansion that mysterious man inherited. Lots of tension and the build to them being more than boss and employee was so good, I loved that he wanted to teach her to sign instead of writing everything down. I loved the dark fantasy gothic vibes mixed with ghost auras and Edgar Allen Poe retelling lore. Spooky but not too spooky, perfect balance of pretty and creepy. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

-Gothic
-Ghosts
-Disabilities/ Deaf
-Ballerina
-Employer X Employee
-Rich Vs Poor
-Spooky

Thank you for the ARC, Booksprout.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gothic romance that delivers on all it promises to be. I went into this expecting it to either fail at delivering on romance or I want to say horror but it's not really if that makes sense? It respect the fact that the blurb mentioned Edgar Allen Poe and that ultimately made up my mid to give this book a shot. I wasn't disappointed by this choice.

I am glad that there will be/are other books hopefully this is just the beginning of what seemingly promises to be an amazing series.

If you like romance, Edgar Allen Poe, aspects of horror and getting more than you expect in a good way, check this book out and see how you feel about it!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Joy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, this book is going to hook you and keep on the edge of your seat. It is a must read that once you start you find yourself unable to put down. this story will not disappoint, from the moment that you start reading you know that you must keep reading. You need to know what is going to happen. The story moves along at a great speed, the characters are unique and interesting and the story, a must read. This book does not disappoint and needs to be on your TBR list.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a hauntingly beautiful story. It was so dark yet amazing. The description was phenomenal. I was so pulled in by just the description alone. I didn’t want to put it down. The originality of this keeps you turning the pages. It’s unique, intriguing, and dark. I’ve never read this author before. But in glad I’ve gave this book a chance.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Danielle Rodgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’d give it six stars if that were an option. This book had such a fantastic plot, spooky, and so darkly atmospheric! Lila and Arthur were such well written characters and this story paid such great homage to its inspiration piece. I’m so excited to read more of this series and will definitely be reading more of Susan’s writing!

[Jade Solomon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing writing!! The author is such an incredible writer, her words pull you in and just don’t let you go. I read this in under 24 hours!!

I would say it’s not my usual genre as I read more Romantasy and this I would describe as more thriller/horror vibes based on the real world. Of you like spooky/creepy vibes, then definitely read this!!

[pining.deciduous · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this book started off okay. But I guess my hang up is the fact that the author is very descriptive and writes in a very descriptive way. I can't help it feel that some of the things that took paragraphs to explain could have been done in one if that. Another thing that bugged me was how innocent the FMC was. Towards the end of the book it was almost like a chore to finish. I really hate giving below even a four but I feel that the score fits this book well. The smut level is light until about 65% of the way in and then is pretty heavy, like five page heavy 😅 either way it was a good idea it just didn't read well for me.. And maybe that's my personal preference coming in.

[Nicole Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a hauntingly well written book. I was pulled right into the story , reading chapter after chapter to follow along and find out what happened next. It is obvious the care that was taken in the details that made me feel as though I was watching from the window.

[Susan Stradiotto]

Finished another round of edits. Advanced Reader Copies coming soon!

[bry’s corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stradiotto did a beautiful job on book on of the once upon a midnight dreary series. It’s a great dark fantasy that just sucks you right in.

[Cheyenne Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written story, the characters are interesting and the plot is overall well thought through.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Frida · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dark gothic story that gives Edgar Allan Poe vibes. It's a story draws you in. The romance between Lila and Arthur, the gothic vibe and the overall story made the book hard to stop reading