Book Review: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright



🦋Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright🦋
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5 BIG STARS

I am working my way through Jaime's books in my goal to read her to zero this year and Specters in the Glass House is now my 7th Jaime read -- and a NEW FAVORITE. She once again skillfully weaves two timelines that is bound to keep you engaged and on the edge of your seat! 

🦋Atmospheric Setting
🦋Butterflies
🦋Focus on Mental Health
🦋Gothic Style
🦋Greenhouse
🦋Beautiful Faith Thread
🦋Dual Timeline 1920s and Present Day
🦋Romantic Subplot 
🦋Quick Read

Set in 1921, the historical timeline follows Marian Arnold, an heiress struggling with the weight of her family's brewing empire as Prohibition threatens its future. She is isolated in her Wisconsin estate’s glass butterfly house and she becomes plagued by visions and a series of murders marked by dead butterflies.....a chilling signature of a serial killer. She turns to her childhood friend, Felix. He is a war veteran battling his own ghosts...but he helps Marian in unraveling the darkness that haunts her home.

Then we cut to present day with Remy Shaw, who is investigating Marian's life and the long-unsolved murders tied to her family's estate. She meets Marian's great-great grandson and they discover the truth beneath the glass house. 

I loved this book so much. It's filled with atmospheric suspense, emotional layers and some great faith based reflections all of us can related to. This was  a very immersive reading experience. Both timelines keep you engaged the entire time and she tied this storyline together so well. I always love how Jaime can tell a multi-generational family story as well, with the family looking back at the past and trying to learn their stories, and how it's shaped them today.

Additionally, I appreciate Jaime's discussion on mental health here. I don't want to the specifics as I feel like it is a spoiler for the book, but Jaime sensitively addresses psychological struggles, adding such emotional depth to the story. It was very well done.

Overall, another great Jaime Jo read and I highly recommend it!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6737927863
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/579798
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FXq38H

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