I was really looking forward to reading The Widow's House. I have been in the mood for a good ghost story. I ended up with mixed feelings about the book. I liked it, I just didn't love it. In the story, Clare and her writer husband Jess, move to her hometown to make a fresh start. Clare begins to see ghosts and wonders if she is going crazy. 
 There were definitely parts of the story that I liked. The writing was really good. The author has a way of setting up the dark Gothic atmosphere of the house and estate that makes the reader feel as if they are a part of the story. I also liked that the story was from Clare's point of view; allowing the reader to experience everything along with Clare. It definitely made me wonder at times if Clare ws crazy. 
 Having said all of that, the book really dragged for me until about the last 1/3 of the book. I thought the overall story was kind of predicable, so I was a little disappointed in the end. I was interested enough to keep reading to the end. I was just really hoping for something unique and I just didn't get it. 
 I think fans of this author would love this book. I recommend it to anyone who likes psychological Gothic stories involving creepy houses.