The main character, Adrienne has such an intriguing backstory as it doesn’t start out as a typical horror novel. Adrienne lived a relatively safe and boring life before inheriting a “haunted” mansion from her great aunt, Edith. This leads her to go and live there to try to perform the duties that were left behind for her. Adrienne brings her loyal cat along with her to try to ward off the apparent evil spirits that reside there.

The strange tasks left by her great aunt, Edith puzzle her. As she delves deeper into the house, she discovers decades and decades of family history buried between the walls. From creepy, bloody portraits to etched words embedded everywhere, Adrienne tries to find light in the situation.

On the first day, it doesn’t seem that bad, however, as time goes on, small noises begin to set her off. Her guard is up as well as Wolfgang’s fur. Doors open and close. Creaking floorboards startle her every second. The woods howl with hidden beasts within. She isn’t ready for what is about to happen. Every step she takes leads her on a different journey to discover over the horrible family history.

This is your typical horror story with humor laced in it. This remains one of my favorite books and is always on my go to bookshelf.

The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates draws you into the pages, and you can’t put it down.