My Thoughts
Kathryn Tanner is a scene master, and her setting pops into her pages. The talent is in the living house itself, in Magnolia House, and one of its manifestations is the magnolia-covered plantation house in the center of the book that is a character. Tanner submerges the readers in Back of Beyond, Louisiana’s Gothic ambiance, delivering a haunting, nervously-paced narrative. Within Magnolia House, Tanner has crafted an unnerving Southern Gothic story skillfully portraying the setting. I was completely absorbed in this book and didn’t want it to finish. It is a truly captivating read that shouldn’t be missed.
Thank you to the author and Booksirens for allowing me to read and review this book.
