I knew requesting this book was a bit of a risk. I don't typically enjoy historical fiction but I found the temptation of a lighthouse disappearance too tantalising to resist. When I began reading it, I was worried I had made a mistake. I was initially going to DNF this book but then I couldn't. Something was making me read on, despite the features I don't typically enjoy in fiction. I couldn't put it down.
I will say, I think it's important to know going in that the mystery of this book is a little...unsatisfying. Even though I picked it up for its mystery element, that wasn't what kept me reading with the characters and the prose being the strongest factors for me. Stoney manages to create a really interesting atmosphere throughout the book, one is which is very compelling and draws you in. The characters aren't the most developed but they feel real and three dimensional. What we don't learn about the characters actually feeds quite strongly into that atmosphere I talked about and the general nature of the mystery of this book.
It's hard for me to say much more about this book because it is one of those where I think you either like books like this or you don't. If you like books with a somewhat dreamy atmosphere, a mystery driving but not being the center of the plot, and a lot of character exploration and moments, then I would say give this a try. If you want a super intricate mystery or a book heavy on historical elements, then this probably isn't what you're looking for. Having said that, it did surprise me so it might be worth giving a try if you like the sound of the blurb.
Overall Rating:
.5
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