House of Furies (House of Furies #1) by Madeleine Roux - Restarting October 1st 2021

[Sarah Elizabeth]

An all-new gothic horror series from the New York Times bestselling author of Asylum.

After escaping a harsh school where punishment was the lesson of the day, seventeen-year-old Louisa Ditton is thrilled to find employment as a maid at a boarding house. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside, is providing much more than lodging for his guests. Far from a place of rest, the house is a place of judgment, and Mr. Morningside and his unusual staff are meant to execute their own justice on those who are past being saved.

Louisa begins to fear for a young man named Lee who is not like the other guests. He is charismatic and kind, and Louisa knows that it may be up to her to save him from an untimely judgment. But in this house of distortions and lies, how can Louisa be sure whom to trust?

Featuring stunning interior illustrations from artist Iris Compiet, plus photo-collages that bring Coldthistle House to chilling life, House of Furies invites readers to a world where the line between monsters and men is ghostly thin.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ they're called the Residents? Weird. They could have warned her! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ his feet were on backwards?! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ he killed and ate his own daughter?! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 32 (view spoiler)[ so she's a changeling. (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ This book is odd so far, I'm slowly getting along. I was expecting more action than this and I'm kind of struggling to get myself to read the book. She can't even leave?? Mr. Morningside is definitely strange! (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ The book is starting to get better, but I'm not sure if I like this author's writing. She's now forced to stay there because of 'the book'. She's been caught in a room with a dead woman!! What the heck! How is she going to get out of this mess? (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ What the heck!! She was almost killed by the doctor. I can't believe he killed and ate his own daughter... (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

finished (view spoiler)[ Lee's mother was just murdered and there was blood everywhere... I wasn't expecting Bremerton to be behind it all and he killed poor Lee. It's nice to know she's a changeling. She made Mary? Crazy... (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting October 1st 2021. Happy Reading ☺

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[Dannii]

I'd love to join you guys for this one :)

[Courtney]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ I wonder why there are so many rules. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ I really like Chijioke so far. I hope he doesnt turn into a bad guy. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ Um what the heck was that? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ She has so much hatred towards Mr. Morningside. I wouldnt be surprised if they got together eventually. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 30 (view spoiler)[ What a way to meet his mother. Poor Lee! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Holy Moly! So Mr. Morningside is actually the devil?! I wasnt expecting that. Im glad the Louisa was able to clear Lee's name even though it cost her ALOT. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

I'm reading now

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

Yes, a lot of rules

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

Me too! Plus his name is cool

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 10 [spoilers removed]"

Ooh creepy things!

[Aly]

Ch 1-10 (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Louisa and want her to be happy in this house. But something sinister is lurking! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Aly wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

Me too! Plus his name is cool"

I really liked his name. It was very unique.

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 15 [spoilers removed]"

Hmm interesting theory

[Aly]

Ch 11-20 (view spoiler)[ they kill the people at the house? What a cool twist! I wonder if Lee really did something bad or if his uncle dragged him there and he's innocent? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Aly wrote: "Ch 11-20 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I wasnt expecting that either. I thought they went there because they were getting old. Lol (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Aly wrote: "Ch 11-20 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

LOL

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 30 [spoilers removed]"

Very horrible

[Aly]

Ch 21-30 (view spoiler)[ the doctor ATE his daughter? Then tried to eat her? That was terrible.
Then they find Lee's mom totally flayed. What is happening here? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Aly wrote: "Ch 21-30 (view spoiler)[ the doctor ATE his daughter? Then tried to eat her? That was terrible.
Then they find Lee's mom totally flayed. What is happening here? " (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ The doctor totally freaked me out,and I'm glad they took care of him fast. I feel so bad for Lee. Nobody deserves that. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Courtney wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ It definitely cost her a lot. She's a good person for doing that for Lee and I hope he appreciates it. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 31-end (view spoiler)[ Wow Louisa almost died and managed to get Lee brought back from being dead. Too bad he has to stay in the house all the time now, but that's the trade off.

Is Mr. Morningstar the only devil? There are evil people all over the world so I wonder if there are other houses like theirs that bring the bad people to be killed? (hide spoiler)]
Courtney, do you want to read the next book?

[Courtney]

I do, but I had to put it on hold. It has a 3 week estimated wait time before it gets to me.

[Dannii]

I'm a little late but just starting this one now :)

[Dannii]

Up to the end of chapter 10 - (view spoiler)[Louisa has had a hard but interesting life before her arrival at Coldthistle House. Her new job role and abode quickly proved not to be a reprieve from her suffering though, due to her harsh treatment by the others she meets and the strangeness she uncovers on her journey there. (hide spoiler)]

Up to the end of chapter 20 - (view spoiler)[Louise has come across the things that also dwell in Coldthistle House as she attempted to steal the book. The revelation that the watchers were there to watch over the house and that Louise should already be dead after touching the book shocked her just as much as it did me. (hide spoiler)]

Up to the end of chapter 30 - (view spoiler)[The thought of being killed by 1,000 crows made me shudder!!

He ate his daughter?? (hide spoiler)]

Up to the end of chapter 40 - (view spoiler)[This wasn't as chilling as anticipated but I had a fun time with it.

Louise offered to pay the shadow price to save a life not realising that Mary would suffer because of it. The ending did make me eager to continue on with the series. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Courtney wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[This had such a great last quarter. I didn't anticipate any of it! I'm excited to continue on with the series and see where the story takes Louisa. I wonder if there will be a way for Lee to leave the house in the future, somehow? (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Aly wrote: "Ch 1-10 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Straight away both Louisa and the reader got the vibe that something was off in this house. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Aly wrote: "Ch 31-end"

(view spoiler)[Oooh, the existence of other, similar houses would be cool to explore! (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

I'd be up for continuing on with the series whenever you guys plan to do so :)

[Aly]

Dannii wrote: "Aly wrote: "Ch 31-end"

[spoilers removed]"

Yes!

[Aly]

Courtney, let us know when you get book 2. I already have a copy

[Courtney]

I was actually able to get the audiobook. I can start as early as the 6th.

[Dannii]

I have the audio on Scribd too so can start whenever is best for you both :)

[Aly]

I can start on the 7th if that's okay

[Dannii]

Good for me :)

[Courtney]

The 7th is good for me too.

[Aly]

Here's the thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Dannii]

Thanks, Aly :)