Margot survives a horrific car accident that claims the lives of her mother, father, and two sisters leaving her as an orphan. Wishing she was dead and also wondering why she is alive she tries to exist in the orphanage with the others. One day, low and behold, it appears the Sutton family are coming to take Margot back to their secluded estate in the country. Mr. Sutton claims that Margot's father had saved his life in college so when they had learned of the tragedy they felt it only right to take in and care for his daughter.
Margot wants to make this work. She will do anything to stay out of the state institution so she tries her hardest to be the best little orphan a family could want.
However, something is strange that Margot can't quite put her finger on when the Suttons enlighten her on the real reason she is there: To be a companion to their silent daughter, Agatha.
This was a very good YA horror book. The writing was witty and Margot was an enjoyable character. The atmosphere is thick with tension and had me wondering from the first page what was going on. And that cover? I love it. A perfect example of how something so simple as a spoon and some pins can give you a sense of dread. I will say that this book isn't so much scary as it is unsettling. Perfect for October! 4 stars!
I won a copy of this ARC on BookishFirst, thank you!!!
Margot wants to make this work. She will do anything to stay out of the state institution so she tries her hardest to be the best little orphan a family could want.
However, something is strange that Margot can't quite put her finger on when the Suttons enlighten her on the real reason she is there: To be a companion to their silent daughter, Agatha.
This was a very good YA horror book. The writing was witty and Margot was an enjoyable character. The atmosphere is thick with tension and had me wondering from the first page what was going on. And that cover? I love it. A perfect example of how something so simple as a spoon and some pins can give you a sense of dread. I will say that this book isn't so much scary as it is unsettling. Perfect for October! 4 stars!
I won a copy of this ARC on BookishFirst, thank you!!!