I really enjoyed this YA novel about a modern-day descendant of Edgar Allan Poe. Ellen is pulled into a hidden world tied to Poe’s legacy, where she begins using her affinity with numbers and puzzles to search for mysterious artifacts and uncovering “forgotten lore”.
The premise is a lot of fun, and the artifact hunt gives the story good momentum. As much as I loved the adventure, I also liked Ellen’s journey as she sought to understand her connection to Poe and what it all means for her and her family. There’s a good balance of literary mystery, light gothic atmosphere, and coming-of-age relationships without it getting too heavy.
It’s an easy, engaging read with just enough intrigue to keep you hooked. Definitely one I’d recommend if you like bookish mysteries with a gothic or ghostly edge, and I’d happily pick up the next in the series.
The audiobook was very well narrated with good pacing and believability for the character.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and author for this Audiobook ARC. A very engaging read.
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