Keeper of Enchanted Rooms - no-spoiler thread

[Melindam]

One of our May Book of the Month is Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg



Please discuss here and remember to use spoiler tags as needed, as everyone reads at different speeds and may start at different times.

Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.

Hulda Larkin of the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has been trained in taming such structures in order to preserve their historical and magical significance. She understands the dangers of bespelled homes given to tantrums. She advises that it’s in Merritt’s best interest to make Whimbrel House their ally. To do that, she’ll need to move in, too.

Prepared as she is with augury, a set of magic tools, and a new staff trained in the uncanny, Hulda’s work still proves unexpectedly difficult. She and Merritt grow closer as the investigation progresses, but the house’s secrets run deeper than they anticipated. And the sentient walls aren’t their only concern—something outside is coming for the enchantments of Whimbrel House, and it could be more dangerous than what rattles within.

[Carol]

I’m 20% of the way in. Was glad this was picked as I have had it in my TBR list for some time. I’ve read another by this author; starting to think that I a, not the right audience for her books.

[Carol]

I have now finished. And I am also confirming that I’m just not the right audience for this author. I know her books are very well loved so please don’t let my comments influence. I skimmed a good part of the book. That said, I really enjoy the premise - very unique!