The Inhabitants

To say portrait painter Nilda Ricci had her fair share of misfortune is an understatement. Recently divorced, becoming a single mother and losing her mother, her luck seems to change after she inherits a Victorian Home. The original architect who built it claimed it influenced the mind. Nilda’s new home does bring a gift a housekeeper named Helen who cleans the home for free & a handsome neighbor named Graham whose tonic brings forth her creativity. Not long after moving in and working on a painting inspired by revenge, strange things occur. Nilda’s daughter Sidney befriends a boy named Alex that might not be an imaginary friend. Graham & his tonics aren’t what they seem…

Story, Writing & Pacing

I like that this book has a mystery mixed in with ghosts. Beth Castrodale’s writing is beautiful and descriptive, and you feel as though you’re in that creepy atmosphere. I think out of all the characters in the book, Nilda’s best friend Toni was my favorite. Toni, I felt was the voice of reason for Nilda especially when she felt something was off about Graham. The pacing moved a little too slowly, but I still enjoyed it enough to keep turning the page to find out what happened next.

Overall

If you enjoy ghost stories & mysteries intertwined & don’t mind a slower paced plot, I recommend The Inhabitants by Beth Castrodale coming out on September 10^th.