A review by el_viral
The Haunting Season: Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights by Natasha Pulley, Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Bridget Collins, Sara Collins, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Elizabeth Macneal

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was a great book! It sat on my shelves unread for too long, and I'm really glad I picked it up now. I was drawn to this because several of the authors have written some of my favourite books, and they did not disappoint. I didn't expect Natasha Pulley's story to be set in the world of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, but this was a welcome surprise. I thought the stories had depth, and we're perfect for winter nights. The only reason I have marked this down is most of the stories were set in the 18th century, or an imagined version of that past, so coming upon the one story set in the modern world felt rather jarring.
Overall a fantastic read and highly recommended.

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