The House at the End of the Moor

4.5 stars

I was expecting a Victorian drama, but I wasn't expecting the level of misty Gothic-inspired suspense I found. There was so much atmosphere in this novel that it was addictive and the book was almost impossible to put down. To be honest, I stayed up until 2 am to finish it!

Pretty quickly we discover that the hero has been wrongfully imprisoned, but the heroine may be a criminal too, we discover...what a mess. I found it a bit unlikely that the two would end up in the same spot when he escapes, but of course that's necessary for the plot. Other than that I found the story entertaining and interesting.

There's a bit of violence, plus one character that's super warped, so it may not be for everyone if you don't like extra creepy villains.

Favorite moments: When Oliver's father shows up near the end and what all that entails. And the epilogue...

Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.