[Review] House of Frank by Kay Synclaire

This book explores life, with a particular eye on death and grief. The overall tone is slow and melancholic. But the worldbuilding is intimate, with lush and vivid details. Even the characters feel fully fleshed-out and real with very human emotions.

I will say that the start of the book felt a bit abrupt. The worldbuilding unveils itself slowly, leaving readers to try and piece together what is going on at the outset. But other than the somewhat rocky start, this debut novel really was a beautiful and unique story that culminates in a celebration of life.

Note: I received this book as an arc it is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2024.

4 stars