I'm on the fence. 
 I love the idea of this being inspired by Poe's story. And there was some beautiful writing in it...but at the same time, I found myself frequently under the impression that I was missing something. Like parts of the puzzle weren't completely settling into place. I don't know if that was purposeful on the writer's part or not. 
 Araby, as a character, at times got on my nerves. Her determination to suffer for her brother's death was a little heavy-handed. 
 I'm intrigued enough to read the sequel.